We’re not in this alone. Across the country communities and artists are coordinating to strengthen the impact of the arts throughout our lives. A recent study also shows that “viewing artists as community problem-solvers increases support for public funding for artists. Here are a few resources that we’re drawing on as we explore the role of the artist in creating an even better Roanoke.
Springboard for the Arts
Handbook for Artists Working in Community
A practical manual for individual artists who would like to begin or deepen their community based artistic practice. Everything you need to think through a project.
Designing Creative Communities by Spud Marshall
We’re partnered with BOOK CITY Roanoke, Roanoke Public Libraries, and the Roanoke Change Academy to do a community read about arts-based citizen change making.
Americans for the Arts
Artists at the Community Development Table
Americans for the Arts
Animating Democracy
Imagine – Define – Design
(Arts & Civic Engagement Toolkit)
International City Managers Association (ICMA)
Problem Solving Through Arts and Cultural Strategies: Creative Placemaking Guidance for Local Governments
Americans for the Arts
ARTS + Social Impact Explorer
Creative Placemaking Database by Center for Community Progress
We’re partnering with BOOK CITY Roanoke, Roanoke Public Libraries, and the Roanoke Change Academy to do a community read about arts-based citizen change making. More soon!
Roanoke Arts Commission
Fall 2020 Artist Series
Preparing for Public Sculpture Calls
Roanoke Arts Commission 