The categories of content, the selection of individuals to interview for case studies, and the design of the website itself – with content searchable by major section headers or by specific topics, e.g., tactical urbanism and creative placemaking – was the direct result of feedback provided to MAPC by practicing city and town planners.
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The Toolkit framework and the website’s design was developed through a series of working sessions with the Arts and Planning Working Group planners and advisors. The establishment of the Working Group has also created a unique opportunity to facilitate regional collaboration among some of the most populous municipalities in the MAPC region, which possess a wealth of the Commonwealth's creative assets and talent. The Working Group and advisors met with MAPC six times over the course of the year to guide the Toolkit’s development. The Working Group consists of planners and other designated municipal staff from the twelve municipalities in addition to three state and regional advisors representing the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Regional Arts Agency (RAO) serving the New England region, the New England Foundation for the Arts. A cohort of 12 municipalities from the Inner Core subregion of MAPC partnered to submit a project concept, which was funded in June 2015.
In the spring of 2015, MAPC formed an Inner Core Arts and Planning Working Group to advise the agency on the development of the Toolkit as a comprehensive framework consisting of proven strategies for engaging arts, culture, and the creative community in the advancement of planning and community development objectives. Depending on the number of eligible grants received, proposals may be partially funded.įor a detailed list on Cultural Council member click on the link below.The Toolkit builds on a collaborative regional process involving a dozen municipalities as well as representatives from three regional and state organizations.Lack of venue has been a consistant problem with past grant applications. Performers seeking Hull Curtual Council funds are advised to arrange a local venue, or sponsor, or both, prior to submitting a grant, so as to have the grant eligible for consideration. IMPORTANT - Grant proposals must include a local sponsoring organization or venue.The financial need of the project (the project's potential funding from other sources).The amount of Community support and involvement in the project.The potential to promote public education and access in the Arts, Humanities, or Interpretive Sciences in the Community of Hull.
In addition to the MCC mandated criteria, the Hull Cultural Council will consider the following criteria in assessing applications: Our goal is to connect members of the community through engagement in quality programing that will encourage and inspire members of the community of all ages and backgrounds. The Hull Cultural Council strives to enhance the local community by providing grants that support projects in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.
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