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
International City Managers Association (ICMA)
Problem Solving Through Arts and Cultural Strategies: Creative Placemaking Guidance for Local Governments
Kathryn Schnabel
Expanding your work as an Artist and Collaorator YOTA Series
Americans for the Arts
Animating Democracy
Imagine – Define – Design
(Arts & Civic Engagement Toolkit)
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
Promoting Community Vitality, Sustainability and Equity
The Community Capitals Framework by Lionel J. “Bo” Beaulieu, Purdue University
Highline Network’s Community First Toolkit for engagement around park planning
Roanoke Arts Commission 