Strategic Planning

Background: Over the last several months the Division of the Arts has engaged in a Strategic Planning process to guide our work for the next 3-5 years. With the assistance of an independent consultant, staff, members of the State Arts Council, and research assistance from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, we developed a statewide survey of arts and culture stakeholders, conducted personal interviews with key stakeholders, convened statewide focus groups in Ruston, Arnaudville, Leesville, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge, and held planning conversations with the 9 Regional Development Agencies, and the Division of the Arts staff. This was the starting point as we gathered input and information to move us into our formal development of the strategic plan. The information was evaluated and summarized, and is now represented in the three strategic directions listed below.

STRATEGIC PLANNING TIMELINE

SURVEY - March 2011

FOCUS GROUPS - Schedule

May 5, 2011 - Steeple Vue Gallery, 149 Fuselier St, Arnaudville, LA 70512

May 11, 2011 - Gallery 111, 111 Third St., Leesville, LA 71446

May 9, 2011 - New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124

May 10, 2011 - Dixie Center for the Arts, 212 North Vienna, Ruston, LA 71270

May 24, 2011 - Office of Cultural Development, 1051 N. 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

INTERVIEWS - June 2011

PLANNING AND SYNTHESIS MEETINGS - July 2011

WRITING & IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING - September 2011

DRAFT PRESENTATION - October 2011
       View the Draft for Public Comment (pdf)

EDITS AND FINAL RELEASE - November 2011

Please consider the three strategic directions below in the context of the question "How can we leverage the work of the Division of the Arts to increase both recognition of Louisiana's rich cultural heritage and public participation in arts and culture?"

Strategic Direction 1: Increase visibility for the arts and culture field

* In partnership with CRT, a media campaign highlighting Louisiana's wealth of arts and culture

* A coordinated information campaign for legislators, increasing their understanding of the importance of arts and culture to the state

* Consistent recognition of outstanding individuals and organizations in the arts and culture field, through awards and other mechanisms

* Provide access to information on arts and cultural activities in the state

Strategic Direction 2: Support art and the education of the arts by providing funding

* Fund arts organizations, organizations or agencies that produce arts programs, arts in education, folk life and tradition bearers, individual artists through statewide grants and decentralized arts funding

Strategic Direction 3: Add value to Louisiana's arts and culture network

* Enhanced communication between the state agency and the arts and culture network

* Offer opportunities to engage, convene, and expand the arts and culture network

* Provide access to professional and organizational development

* Offer professional services to the arts and culture field that utilizes staff and peer expertise

Strategic Planning Survey Results

Louisiana Division of the Arts
P.O. Box 44247
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4247
(225) 342-8180

Updated (09/12/11)