Imagine Iowa 2010
Imagine Iowa 2010 is a statewide cultural plan for the arts, history, sciences
and humanities.
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs developed the Imagine Iowa 2010 cultural
plan with input from the steering committee, partners and constituents throughout
the state. The overall mission is to distinguish Iowa as a national leader in
culture and support an environment that allows the arts, history, humanities and
sciences to thrive.
Cultural assets and needs were identified through a series of statewide forums and a Cultural Caucus held in June, 2001. Delegates elected during the caucus, in addition to members of the steering committee and constituents, developed a framework of goals and objectives that the Department and other cultural organizations are now in the process of implementing.
In November, 2004 the goals and objectives were reviewed by delegates of the 2004 Cultural Caucus, and new objectives were identified to obtain the goals.
The Imagine Iowa 2010 goal statements are:
On Advocacy and Cultural Leadership:
"Iowa leadership— elected, corporate and community— demands investment
in Iowa's cultural resources."
On Community Development and Cultural Tourism:
"Iowa communities experience economic vitality driven by a diverse, exciting
cultural environment."
On Cultural Workers as Entrepreneurs:
"Iowa is a place where cultural workers can be financially successful and
are recognized as a significant part of the economy."
On Education:
"Iowa is a national leader in cultural education."
On Financial Planning:
"Iowa Cultural organizations are vigorous, healthy, entrepreneurial and financially
sound."
On Historic Preservation and Records/Archives:
"Iowa is recognized for its dynamic, creative approach to the preservation
of its cultural heritage and ease of public access to historic documents, artifacts
and resources."
On Marketing and Audience Development:
"Iowans of all ages enthusiastically participate in cultural activities."
On Young Iowans:
"Young people are involved, engaged and committed to Iowa culture."
All lmagine Iowa initiatives will be managed according to the principles of
accountability which include database decisions, results-orientation, continuous
improvement, constituent participation, customer focus, long-range thinking and
collaborative leadership.
