Arts and Culture in Government
Arts & Culture sections of the government influence the use of public funds to support public arts and multicultural programming. Arts and Culture Commissions and grants typically help support local artists, commission public art, and help organize events like cultural festivals.
So, what does this look like?
Public Art
Most notably, Arts & Culture Commissions support publicly accessible art, like the pieces that appear in government buildings, murals, and other art installations.
Grants
Grants funded by Arts & Culture sectors can support struggling arts groups and local artists, as well as support neighborhoods and areas that wish to host artistic and cultural events and festivals.
Events
Multicultural festivals, artist festivals, and any event to support the arts and cultural identity of a neighborhood, city, or county are often under the jurisdiction of the government.
How does this apply to us?
Buford Highway Cultural Corridor
The cities of Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville have designed Buford Highway as a cultural corridor, which means they will pour their shared funds into cultural and artistic initiatives including murals along the highway, supporting local artists, and teen arts mentorship opportunities.
Arts in Schools
County governments like the ones in Fulton, Gwinnett, and control supplemental art classes for people of all ages, and their arts commisions. Funds from the government can go to supplemental supplies as well, like art equipment or musical instruments.
Protecting Cultural Identity
Arts & Cultural sections, specifically in their work commissioning public art and running public events like festivals, can help maintain and protect the cultural identity of spaces like the Buford Highway corridor.
Where Can I go for more information?
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Purpose: Advising on arts projects for the city
Where: 3518 Broad Street
When: on the fourth Thursday of each month
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Purpose: Funding for cultural programs