Author: Center for Arts and Culture

Publication Year: 2005

Media Type: Conference paper/presentation

Summary:

The Center for Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Arts Council of Fairfax County and George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, sponsored a summit on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at GMU’s Mason Hall. The summit, “Fairfax County Cultural Policy: A Challenge to Our Community,” attracted over 70 attendees. Participants represented a broad cross-section of the county’s arts & cultural, political and business community. What follows is a two page summary and recommendations document.

Abstract:

The Center for Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Arts Council of Fairfax County and George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, sponsored a summit on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at GMU’s Mason Hall. The summit, “Fairfax County Cultural Policy: A Challenge to Our Community,” attracted over 70 attendees. Participants represented a broad cross-section of the county’s arts & cultural, political and business community. What follows is a two page summary and recommendations document. Organizers were delighted that Gerald Connolly, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, provided opening remarks. In addition, Ben Cameron (Executive Director of the Theatre Communications Group) offered a stimulating keynote address on the economic vitality of the arts & cultural sector. The summit’s panels focused on successful cultural policy lessons learned in the region and on developing partnerships within and beyond the arts and cultural community. During closing break out sessions around diverse topics (including public will; space/facility development; collaborations and partnerships; and trends across the region), participants made concrete recommendations for strengthening Fairfax County’s cultural policies and development.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Cultural Planning, Cultural Facilities, Community Development