2020 PlanSheldon Round Table MeetingsField TripFormation of the OAC

“The Oswego Arts Collaborative is a catalyst for the economic development and sustainability of visual and performing arts.”

To advocate for arts in the schools

To provide educational arts programs to the community

To develop and sustain an Arts Center as a focus of the community

To participate in the development of a comprehensive plan to use arts as a economic development tool

To foster partnerships between businesses, community, government, schools and organizations to promote the arts.

To support the preservation of historic architecture

To promote art and cultural tourism

“The arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our

country.”Paul G. Allen - Philanthropist & Co-founder Microsoft

Study conducted by Americans for the ArtsThe Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture

Organizations and Their Audiences

Study covered 156 communities in all 50 states & District of Columbia

Data collected from 6,080 arts & culture organizations and 94,478 of their attendees

Americans for the Arts is dedicated to representing & serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in & appreciate all

forms of the arts.

Non profit Arts & Culture generate $166.2 billion in economic activity annually

$63.1 billion in arts organization spending

$103.1 billion in audience spending

5.7 million FTE jobs

$104.2 billion household income

$7.9 billion local government revenue

$9.1 billion state government revenue

$12.6 billion in Federal Income Taxes

A modest arts organization with expenditures of only $75,000 generates:

$98,910 in audience expenditures for total industry impact of $173,910

4.7 FTE jobs

$81,153 in additional household income

$6,344 local government revenue

$7,478 state government revenue

2000 to 2005 non profit arts & culture industry grew 24%

Arts & culture organizations spending increased 19%

Audience spending increased 28%

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Arts generates commerce for local businessesRestaurantsHotelsRetail stores

$27.79 = Average spending per event per person

Potential for creation of 2-3 FTE jobs

Creation of volunteer opportunities for Seniors, students and community

Expand audience and market for all artists in community

Expand economy through OAC partnerships with local businesses

Oswego Arts CollaborativeSpecial Events

ConcertsTheater

productionsDinner Theater Art ExhibitsDanceMusicClasses

Partner with:Local governments

& tourism RestaurantsRetailersHotelsHistoric AttractionsOther local eventsEducational

Institutions – SUNY & City School District

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Benefits

Impact

Coordinate the second year of the Fort Ontario Festival of the Arts

Launching a high profile public arts project.

Begin a needs assessment with the schoolCoordinate and promote member eventsEncourage and develop new community

arts events

Develop essential organizational representation from city, county and regional arts groups.

Connect with Regional and State Arts Councils

Create a functional and interactive website to

share information

Charter membership for two years - Until 2/1/11

Members vote at annual meeting for Board & Officers

Volunteer opportunitiesUpdates via e-mailVarious members only benefits as

negotiated with arts groupsIn-Kind memberships are welcome!

Charter membership recognitionName on letterhead and websiteInclusive of the individual membership

benefitsStrength in numbers!!Community calendarIn-Kind memberships are welcome!

Charter membership recognitionInclusive of the Individual and NPO

membershipsName on letter head and websiteEconomic Development models of

successCreating a cultural climate of things to doSponsorship Exposure!!