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0TENGAGE CNY 0TA Regional Cultural Plan 0Tto Boost the Livability and Economic Vitality 0Tof Central New York: 2015-2025 0TCortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties0T Integrating culture into every community; improving the quality of life for UallU residents; and improving the overall livability and vitality of Central New York. 1 FOREWORD We are proud to present ENGAGE CNY, a regional cultural plan that will strive to reposition arts, culture, and heritage as catalysts for improving the vitality of this 5,500 square mile region in the heart of New York State. Over the next 10 years ENGAGE will increase cultural and creative opportunities for its 1.01 million Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego county residents and thousands of visitors. ENGAGE CNY, commissioned by CNY Arts and funded by a 2013 Regional Economic Development Council grant, is New York State’s first regional cultural plan and one of the few regional cultural plans in the nation. ENGAGE’s geographic reach was designed to align with our New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization geographic reach. The very process of creating this plan has already increased communication and cooperation across the region. Guided by 72 community leaders representing all six counties, an extensive eight-month campaign (July 2013 through February 2014) sought opinions and ideas through surveys, meetings, and focus groups. Community response exceeded expectations! In all, 8,806 Central New Yorker’s cared enough to offer their thinking and ideas. The extent of participation alone speaks volumes about the interest and desire to see that regional culture and creativity thrive. Plan implementation will continue to build momentum and attract resources to see that success is achieved. In addition to regional collective wisdom, this plan has been informed by national best practices for placemaking and cultural development. ENGAGE also builds upon existing strategies and initiatives striving to make Central New York an attractive place to live, work, play, and visit. Guided by this plan and in partnership with those who share a commitment to the vitality of this region, CNY Arts will increase awareness of Central New York’s cultural and creative assets, increase cultural opportunity and participation, and do everything possible to fortify the region’s cultural assets. We look forward to the path ahead! Engage CNY Co-Chair, Heather Buchman, Orchestra Director Engage CNY Co-Chair, George Kilpatrick, Producer Hamilton College Media Arts - Entrepreneur Engage CNY Co-Chair, Matt Dwyer, Sr. Vice President Engage CNY Co-Chair, Pamela G. Matt, Esq. Executive Director Northland Communications Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ENGAGE CNY was guided by the wisdom, encouragement and support of these individuals and organizations to whom a debt of gratitude is owed. Special mention is due to ENGAGE’s co-chairs who championed and assisted at every step. Also vital to the success of this effort was CNY Arts Executive Director Stephen Butler and his staff who worked diligently and tirelessly to encourage cooperation, cultivate financial investment, build trust and forge key relationships with community and cultural leaders. Plan Funding Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Central New York Regional Economic Development Council Administered by New York State Council on the Arts ENGAGE CNY – Leadership Advisory Council Co-Chair, Heather Buchman, Orchestra Director Pam Brunet, Executive Director Linda Dickerson-Hartsock, Director Hamilton College Leadership Greater Syracuse Syracuse University Community Engagement and Economic Development Co-Chair, Matt Dwyer, Sr. Vice President Marc Butler, Assemblyman Northland Communications New York Assembly Steve DiMeo, President Mohawk Valley Edge Co-Chair, George Kilpatrick, Producer Anthony Catsimatides, Founder and Principal Media Arts - Entrepreneur Open Atelier Architects Donna Donovan, Publisher Utica Observer-Dispatch Co-Chair, Pamela G. Matt, Esq., Executive Director Philip Church, County Administrator Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce County of Oswego Carol Dumka, Arts in Education Coordinator Herkimer BOCES Carl Annese, Chair Elizabeth Dailey, Executive Director Utica Memorial Auditorium Onondaga County Public Library William Fisher, Deputy County Executive Onondaga County Kate Auwaerter, Public Art Coordinator Robert Daino, President and CEO City of Syracuse WCNY John Fitzgibbons, Owner Fitzgibbons Agency Kelly Blazosky, Executive Director Burt Danovitz, Executive Director Oneida County Tourism Bureau Resource Center Independent Living Scott Flaherty, Executive Director Madison County Tourism Beth Broadway, Executive Director Jim Dempsey, Director InterFaith Works of CNY Cortland CVB Erika Fowler-Decatur, Gallery Director Dowd Gallery Bill Brod, Publisher and CEO Syracuse New Times and Family Times 3 Joseph Fusco, Mayor Kevin Marken, Mission Advancement Manager Matthew Reilly, Superintendent City of Rome, NY Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees Clinton Central School District Tom Gillen, Mayor Andrew Maxwell, Director. Ann Rushlo, Executive Director City of Oswego Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency Leadership Mohawk Valley Jeff Grimshaw, Director, Office of Business and Cathleen McColgin, Provost and Senior Vice Reverend Jacqueline Schmitt Community Development, SUNY Oswego President Onondaga Community College St. David’s Episcopal Church Bob Haight, Executive Director Adam McGivern, Executive Director Rob Schoeneck, General Manager Cortland County Chamber of Commerce Cortland Downtown Partnership Destiny USA Jennifer Potter Hayes, Executive Director Fritz Messere, Dean Robert Simpson, President and CEO View SUNY Oswego, School of Communication, Media CenterState CEO & the Arts Bernie Henderson, VP of Finance Dirk Sonneborn, Executive Director SUNY Oswego Erin Mitchell, Associate State Director Gifford Foundation AARP NYS David Holder, President Tony Spiridigloizzi, President Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau Mike Morrill, President Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Total Solutions Jeffrey Hoone, Executive Director Tom Tarry, President Syracuse University (Light Work/CMAC) Darby O'Brien, Director The Results Group Utica Public Library Scott Hopko, CEO Brian Tobin, Mayor Hopko Designs Peggy O'Shea, President and CEO City of Cortland Community Foundation of Oneida and Herkimer Sarah Ioele, Director of Marketing and Business Counties Amy Tressider, Legislator Development Oswego County Legislature King + King Architects Rita Paniagua, Executive Director Spanish Action League Ellen Wahl, Coordinator Richard Ketcham, President and CEO Retired and Senior Volunteer Program St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Marilyn Pinsky, President Emeritus AARP NYS Deidre Wetelainen, Director of Sales Judith Kirkpatrick, Provost Crowne Plaza Utica College Lauren Pistell, Executive Director Shineman Foundation Jamie Yaman Christopher Lawrence, Planner Yaman Real Estate City of Utica, Department of Urban and Economic Development 4 ENGAGE County Arts Coordinators Emily Gibbons Kylie Pierce Michele Southgate Cultural Council of Cortland County Rome Capitol Theatre Lakeside Artisans Spike Herzig Monk Rowe Patricia Von Mechow Cultural Heritage Tourism Network Hamilton College Palace Theatre Patricia Lockwood-Blais John Shaffer Roger Williams Earlville Opera House ARTSwego Cultural Council of Cortland County CNY Arts Board Catherine Gerard – President Peter Dunn Clifford Tsan Associate Director of Executive Education President and CEO, Central New York Community Bond, Schoeneck & King Programs and Director of the Program for the Foundation Advancement of Research on Conflict and Mary Vanouse Collaboration at The Maxwell School, Syracuse Marissa Mims Director of Community Development, City of University Executive Director, New York State Association Oswego for Women in Administration Matt Dwyer – Vice President Eunice D. Williams Senior Vice President, Northland Communications George Nardone Vice President for Curricular & Instructional Financial Advisor, Diversified Capital Management, Support Services/Diversity Services/Chief Diversity Christine Flynn – Secretary LLC Officer, Onondaga County Community College Onondaga County, Department of Children and Family Services Mark Nerenhausen Jeff Woodward Founding Director and Professor of Practice, Managing Director, Syracuse Stage Lisa Sova – Treasurer Janklow Arts Leadership Program, Syracuse Senior Accountant, Grossman St. Amour Certified University Bill Fisher (ex officio) Public Accountants Deputy County Executive, County of Onondaga Colleen Prossner Executive Director, Catherine Cummings Theatre Carol Sweet (ex officio) at Cazenovia College President, Arts and Culture Leadership Alliance 5 CNY Arts Staff Focus Group Facilitation Associates of the Conflict Management Center, Syracuse University, Facilitators Stephen Butler Stephen Butler Michael Beckstrand, CMC Coordinator Executive Director Executive Director, CNY Arts PhD Political Science Candidate, Maxwell School Patricia J. Cafarchio, CPA, CDFA Denise DiRienzo, Professor Gaven Ehrlich, PhD Anthropology Student Accounting Services SUNY Oswego Maxwell School and The SUNY Oswego Students in Com 317, PR Matthew De Bellas Research Fall 2013 Aimee Falkum, MPA-MAIR Student Marketing Manager Maxwell School Bernie Henderson, VP of Finance Peter DePasquale SUNY Oswego Amy Goodall-Ayres, MPA Student ENGAGE CNY Program Associate Maxwell School Elizabeth Lane Kara Greene Community Grants Coordinator, CNY Arts
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