Looking
for the NEW Imagine Iowa goals & objectives adopted by the Cultural Delegates?
They're here!
..........
A day-long celebration
and symposium of arts, culture, and historic preservation will explore how Iowans
can use cultural assets to strengthen the quality of life in their communities.
Don't miss this opportunity
to learn how to increase the quality of life in your area, meet old friends and
new ones, and have fun!
The "Imagine Iowa 2010:
Great Places" Cultural Caucus Public Celebration will showcase cultural successes
achieved by individuals and organizations across the state. Participants will
learn how to incorporate historic preservation, arts, and business in a variety
of ways to improve economic development, strengthen cultural & tourist attractions,
develop cultural & entertainment districts, and more, to make Iowa a better
place to live, work and raise a family.
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Hear
keynote speaker Thomas Hylton, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of
Save Our Land, Save Our Towns, discuss "smart growth" strategies used
by many cities to revitalize and strengthen downtowns, cultural & business
districts, and conserve precious land.
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Learn
how Cultural & Entertainment Districts fuse arts-based economic development
and historic preservation!
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Discover
how others have made a difference in the cultural life of Iowans! Listen to the
success stories of culture-based programs, events and entrepreneurships that have
succeeded in Iowa.
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Learn
about the new Imagine Iowa 2010 plan to strengthen the cultural offerings and
assets of Iowa! Many of the plan's goals and objectives are based upon the ground-breaking
work of "creative economist" Richard Florida.
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Get
connected! Meet the new Cultural Trust Board and cultural leaders, and become
part of an active, engaged community!
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Once
you've explored the current successes & possibilities, learn how you can help
ensure Iowa's future cultural growth and quality of life! |
