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The Nashua Arts Commission
The Nashua Arts Commission, formed
by City Ordinance 0-10-36 in
November 2010, is a volunteer
commission of the City of Nashua
appointed by the Mayor. Its mission is
to serve the community as Nashua’s
resource to facilitate, advocate,
coordinate and educate on behalf of
the art and cultural assets of the City
of Nashua.
Increase
Awareness
Expand the number of residents and potential visitors who know about,
appreciate, and participate in Nashua’s lively art scene.
Action 9:
Communicate the
availability and
value of local arts
programs and
projects
Action 10:
Public recognition
of artistic
excellence and
support
Recommendation A
Timeframe: Near-term
support Arts
Education
Cultivate artistic endeavors through the development of arts
enrichment programs that foster arts education for all ages.
Action 7:
Explore the
process and
funding measures
used to establish
arts-related
programs for
individuals and
organizations
Recommendation A
Timeframe: Near-term
Support arts festivals already in place by
expanding their range, reach, and educational
components
Recommendation B
Timeframe: Long-term
Cultivate _
Collaboration
. . . Continued
Action 5: Recommendation A
collaborative work Create a “Nashua Arts Commission” membership
between arts program with benefits for participating organizations.
organizations and .
supporting Recommendation B
Cultivate _
Collaboration
Foster collaboration between arts organizations, the public sector, local
businesses, and civic organizations to work together, share resources
and leverage opportunities to enhance Nashua’s arts community.
Action 4:
Track information on
projects, goals and
missions of Nashua
arts organizations
and establish a
method of pooling
resources.
Recommendation A
Timeframe: Near-term
Continue annual Collaborate Arts meeting with
Enhance
Economic Impact
Continued
. Recommendation A
Action 3: Timeframe: Near-term
Capitalize on Support successful completion and operation of
new and existing the Nashua Center for the Arts and integration
resources that into the community.
facilitate
Recommendation B
audience
Timeframe: Near-term
development
Continue support of measurable audience
development of the arts organizations through
the Commission's grant program.
Enhance
Economic Impact
Action 2:
Maintain
affordable space
for Nashua’s
artists and arts
organizations
Continued
Recommendation A
Timeframe: Mid-term
Make necessary improvements to Greeley Park
Bandshell such as upgrading sound system, using
local artists to beautify existing structure
Recommendation B
Timeframe: Long-term
Complete repairs and renovations of 14 Court
Street
Recommendation C
Timeframe: Long-term
Enhance
Economic Impact
Support arts related ideas, projects and infrastructure enhancements
that promote positive, measurable economic growth
Action 1:
Create a foundation
of reliable economic
data to use as an
evaluation tool for
new art projects and
investments
Recommendation A
Timeframe: Near-term
