Business and the Arts Program of Work

Chair

June Rogers, Fairbanks Arts Association and McCafferty’s

Meeting Times

Third Friday of Each Month, Noon @ the Bear Gallery, Pioneer Park

Mission Statement

The Business and the Arts Committee will promote a thriving community by building beneficial Business – Arts relationships.

Goals for the Year

  • Advocate for a strong Arts community
    • Develop presentation  for service groups and  businesses
    • Report on economic impacts through participating in the Americans for the Arts survey process.
  • Provide educational opportunities
    • Sponsor workshops on ways to interlink Business and the Arts
    • Work with Chamber membership in Americans for the Arts for information and webinars
    • Provide articles on the Arts for eNews
    • Explore new avenues for tangible results for Business-Arts collaboration

Programs & Projects for the Year

  • Artist of the Year
    • Develop sub-committee to become more involved in the “Artist of the Year” selection process
  • Friends of the Arts
    • Monthly “Friend of the Arts” for recognition
    • Link to National Award recognition through Americans for the Arts, possibly a  new category of award for Annual meeting
  • First Friday
    • Plan and host a First Friday event for the “Artist of the Year” at the Chamber office
  • Recommend appropriate General Membership Luncheon Programs/Panel Discussions

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