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Raleigh Arts led the development of the Raleigh Arts Plan, a ten-year master plan to strengthen arts and culture for all of the City’s many communities and people. The planning process began in July 2014 and ended with City Council adoption of the Plan in February 2016.
Read the full Raleigh Arts Plan
To request this document in braille or text-only large print, please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610.
What is a Cultural Plan?
The Raleigh Arts Plan is a cultural plan created by and for the community. It reflects a shared vision for the future of arts and culture in Raleigh. The City of Raleigh led the planning process, working with local partners, organizations, and residents who want to support the city’s creative future.
Many cities across the U.S. use cultural plans to improve community life. These plans mainly benefit the people who live and work there. They also help artists, cultural groups, and creative businesses grow and better serve their communities.
The Raleigh Arts Plan's goal is to define a clear vision and set goals for strengthening local culture. This includes using the arts to support education, neighborhood growth, tourism, and the economy.
Raleigh Arts Plan Vision
Raleigh is a community connected through arts and culture, where every person is empowered to lead the creative life they envision.
Raleigh Arts Plan Goals
- Promote an active arts and culture life throughout the community
- Expand youth arts participation
- Ensure equity, access, and inclusion in all cultural programming
- Support the work of Raleigh's artists and arts and cultural organizations
- Enhance the vitality of Raleigh's neighborhoods and districts through thoughtful placemaking
- Enhance arts leadership and governance
- Strengthen marketing, promotion and valuing of the arts
- Create a system of sustainable arts funding