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Project ABC: Art, Beauty, Culture is the result. The project gained momentum when Dynak became executive director of the Park City Want the results of a recent competition or updated standings? Don't worry, The Park Record always keeps score. See our Scoreboard on page B-5. TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD Mel Mendez, a 5th generation Zapotec rug weaver, works on weaving a new rug at his booth on Main Street during the Kimball Arts Festival Last year. Project ABC will help the local creative community work with other organizations and businesses in the area to promote art and culture in the area. Summit County Arts Council. “Thanks to Hadley giving strong direction to the council, we have been able to raise $100,000 (including an opportunity grant from the Park City Park City Community Foundation),” Barton said. The money will fund the planning process, which includes hiring a project manager and freeing up some more of Dynak’s time so she can head the project, he said. Dynak said the City and County Council appointed liaisons to serve on committees as advisors for Project ABC. “There are representatives from different sectors from our community: nonprofits, businesses, government entities and the creative sector,” Dynak said. “There are also individuals and philanthropists who are interested in supporting arts and culture development.” The steering committee helped define the scope of Project ABC’s effort. “We put a proposal together that laid out a set of activities to collect data, talk to the community and document what the needs are, as well as develop clear action items,” Dynak said. “We’ve created a structure that empowers people to take this to their constituency groups to make sure we have as broad a base of community participation as possible.” The different sectors will meet at various points during the process to identify problems and solutions relevant to their interests and needs. Dynak said all of the meetings are open to the public. Alison Kuhlow, vice president of member services of the Park City Chamber/Convention and Visitors Bureau, is one of member of the steering committee. “With my work with the chamber, I have interacted and looked to find ways to help promote businesses in the community and strengthen our economy in general,” Kuhlow said. “With that knowledge and connection, Hadley invited me and Rob Slettom of Identity Properties to cochair the business work group.” Contacting key community members Kuhlow and Slettom reach out to business owners and talked about how arts and culture affects their businesses. “Some businesses like restaurants and art galleries have that easy connection,” Kuhlow said. “So we ask those types of businesses if there are any hurdles that prevent them from doing what they want to do.” Community input is critical to ensure that the recommendations and resulting action plans reflect the interests of the larger community...” Hadley Dynak Park City Summit County Arts Council executive director Some businesses have expressed desires to host more receptions. “In order to allow a higher occupancy or obtain a certain liquor permit there is an insurance that is required and that insurance is expensive,” Kuhlow said. “So, we’ll look at ways we can work to reduce that hurdle.” There are other businesses that may not be easily tied to arts and culture, but still have a connection. “For example, my son’s dentist office’s walls have photographs from a local photographer,” Kuhlow said. “So, the question is: are we highlighting our local arts and culture in these types of businesses? It broadens our community and is a benefit for everyone.” Engaging the whole community To broaden the community’s input, the Park City Summit County Arts Council developed a website, projectabcsc.com. “The website is the main place or platform to let people know what’s going on, to share their ideas and pledge their support,” Dynak said. There are three ways for the public to get involved by visiting projectabcsc.com. • Express support through the online pledge. • Share ideas in the online survey. • Attend a meeting or event by viewing the schedule online Also, Dynak said, project representatives will be out and about in the community at different summer events. “The next few months will be a big time for us to speak to people and spread the word about the project and have people share their ideas with us,” she said. “We will collect information and, in the fall, take everything we learned this summer and compile it into priorities and action steps.” Moving forward After compiling the information and ideas, Park City and Summit County Arts Council will host an arts and culture summit to build an implementation and financing strategy. “There are some big needs and opportunities in the community,” Dynak said. “Many of our arts nonprofits have capital projects on the horizon. Both the city and county have developments that could include a cultural-planning component.” While the big ideas are important, Dynak said she is also looking to find small ideas and goals that will push the project forward. “Small ideas may include partnering up artists with athletes to start creative conversations and share stories,” she said. “It can also involve holding a simple gear swap or setting up a job board.” Dynak said Project ABC is not just another study or assessment. “It’s designed to find ways we can solve problems along the way as we identify short- and longterm arts and culture priorities,” she said. “Summit County has some wonderful arts and culture events, and it’s because people who have a passion for them make things happen.” For information about Project ABC: Art, Beauty, Culture, or to participate in the survey and pledge, visit www.projectabcsc. com. Local Park City news every Wednesday and Saturday Call 435–649–9014 to subscribe today! |