Iowans are first in the
nation to take a stand in national politics.
Now it's time to
stand for culture and quality of life in Iowa at the Cultural
Caucus on November 8th.
Make a stand in
your area's regional caucus, then join the cultural party in Des Moines.
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What
is a Cultural Caucus?
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs works with constituents throughout the
state to help shape the cultural environment in which Iowans
wish to live.
The Cultural Caucus starts
as a series of regional caucuses where Iowans discuss issues
that effect their everyday quality of life, concerns and ideas. At each regional
caucus delegates are elected to attend
the statewide Cultural Caucus and public celebration and rally
in Des Moines.
At the Cultural Caucus,
delegates share the ideas & issues identified by their peers to discuss, shape
and refine the overall cultural picture of Iowa. They "Imagine Iowa"
and the results are a cultural agenda that is incorporated into
the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs' long-term plan referred to as "Imagine
Iowa: 2010."
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The
Cultural Caucus on November 8th
The caucus will celebrate
the attainment of goals
defined in the last caucus and set Iowa's cultural agenda for the
next four years, in a festive atmosphere filled with music, entertainment,
and food!
» Keynote speaker
Tom Hylton, Pulitzer Prize-winner and author of Save Our
Land, Save Our Towns, will discuss "smart growth" strategies
used by many cities to revitalize and strengthen downtowns, cultural & business
districts.
» Learn from cultural
success stories. Leaders in Iowa's culture and history scenes will present
information on their latest successes.
» See the unveiling
of Iowa's first Cultural & Entertainment Districts and learn
how these communities will fuse historic preservation and
arts-based economic development!
» Get
connected with Iowa's cultural leaders and supporters! Discover new partners,
advocates, and ideas to help implement cultural growth in your area.
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Don't miss this
opportunity to share your vision & accomplishments at the regional
caucuses, and learn what has been successful in other communities at the the
Cultural Caucus on November 8!
All residents
of Iowa are invited to attend these meetings. Business, community and school leaders;
students, employees and employers; life-long residents and new immigrants...we
all share the cultural resources that make Iowa a great place to live! |
