Creative Industries

Recruit and create a Creative and Cultural Council

An Arts Council is created to enhance current activities and monitor progress with measurable objectives.

WIN*

FY19

Recognize, promote and encourage creative industry growth

Continue to increase the number of advanced workshops focused on entrepreneurial and business development for creative industries.

High

FY19 – FY24

Encourage and track participation in creative and cultural destinations, events, and programs in the City

10% overall increase in participation for local destinations and events. A 50% increase in local resident participation. Baseline set in FY19.

High

FY19 -FY24

Assist local arts and culture organizations with grant funding

Obtain a 5% increase in grant funding from a baseline set in FY19.

High

FY19 -FY21

Create and begin a Local Creative Mornings Chapter

The successful creation of a Creative Mornings Chapter.

Medium

FY19 -FY20

Installation of public art in community gateways

At least one piece of art in each major street and neighborhood in the City.

Low

FY20 - FY30

Promote and encourage Creative Exchanges with other Creative Cities

At least 50 of our Paducah Creatives will participate in a Creative Exchange.

Low

FY19 -FY29

Solicit, promote, and encourage film productions and/or live theater in the City

We host 5 film productions in the City.

Low

FY22 - FY26

Implement an annual assessment on arts and culture

Conduct an annual assessment to track progress.

Low

FY21 - Ongoing