While many strategies around arts and culture must be employed to
successfully achieve most of this plan’s other goals, this plan also
affirms the value of arts and culture in a well-functioning community.
Action: Work with
existing public and
private theaters and
performance halls
to develop special
media advertising and
marketing for future
events to attract more
visitors
Timeframe: Mid-term
Action: Create an online
booking platform for all
parks and performance
space so community
groups can better utilize
space
Timeframe: Mid-term
Action: Ensure that
artists have a place to
live, work, meet, and
display the works in the
city
Recommendation 1
Timeframe: Near-term
Modify zoning to allow artist live/
work spaces across districts and
neighborhoods in Nashua
Recommendation 2
Timeframe: Mid-term
Incorporate public art into capital
projects
Recommendation 3
Timeframe: Ongoing
Promote and support local artists
by city-sponsoring art installations
and displays in public spaces such
as park and municipal buildings
* Connect local artists with
business owners
- Provide free arts and cultural
programming in public parks
seasonally by partnering with
local artists and identifying
infrastructure needs
Comprehensive Master Plan
Arts and Culture
Recommendation 4
Timeframe: Near-term
Encourage developers to include
public art, artist live/work space,
and cultural amenities and
flexible programming space in
new development proposals that
are over $10 million in value
Recommendation 5
Timeframe: Near-term
Zoning and regulatory structure
should encourage for art studios,
galleries, and performance venues
across the city
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