The Local Projects Database highlights arts-based impact projects that are happening across the country. Search the database for examples and inspiration of impactful projects or include your organization’s project in the database to highlight your community’s work. Once you upload your organization’s project, you can also select it for inclusion in your own Fact Sheet. Search for projects based on geographic location, sectors, and other descriptors of interest.
The Catalyst Initiative supports place-based project teams comprised of an individual artist and a civic partner to conceive and execute a small-scale, local arts based projects created in response to an expressed need by the community.
Mural Arts is the nation’s largest public art program, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. It is the home of the Porch Light project, which centers on improving community health through public art.
The Cultural Strategist in Government Program brings together professionals of opposing disciplines to encourage civic dialogue. The program integrates cultural strategist into government departments, offering new perspectives and creating Read More
The Portland Institute of Contemporary Art exhibits various programs that promote civic exchange and dialogue. Most notably, their Creative Exchange Lab encourages artists across a variety of disciplines to transfer ideas and practices, while the Read More
Sugarland’s civic art program combines public art and community engagement to facilitate civic dialogue. Through incorporating community responses and priorities into their comprehensive plan, the program aims to integrate accessible art into everyday Read More
ArtsKC is a local agency situated in Kansas City, Missouri. Besides their mission of increasing community access to the arts, they engage in essential political advocacy work in relation to the arts.
Boulder County Art Alliance advocacy initiative acts to inform the creative community about legislative decisions impacting the arts, while encouraging voter registration and contact with policy makers.
Newhaven Arts Council’s advocacy program generates support and funding for the arts by providing strategies and to promote funding and support for the creative arts.
ArtsVote Ohio’s mission centers around supporting art organizations through encouraging voting. Their efforts focus on helping creatives stay informed on public policy and voting practices.
Chicago Artists for Action is a nonprofit that uses performance and song to support social justice initiatives and change. Besides providing voice training year-round to Chicago residents, the organization aims to use their collective voices for Read More