I. INCREASE AWARENESS OF ILLINOIS
ARTS COUNCIL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
A. Establish relationships with broadcast and print media
statewide.
1. Original programming of Illinois Arts Council grantees is available for
broadcast statewide.
By FY2005 create a statewide mechanism for the distribution of programs featuring
original programming of arts in Illinois produced by a public broadcasting
station.
2. Relationships with arts and culture writers are strengthened statewide.
By FY2005 identify and create a database of arts, community and travel, broadcast
and print media resources throughout the state.
b. develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and
public relations plan.
1. Comprehensive public relations strategies are implemented statewide.
a. by FY2006 develop database of effective practices of
specific projects in each program area.
b. By FY2003 identify potential applicants and launch
an informational campaign promoting programs and services.
c. By FY2004 work with legislators and local community
leaders to inform them of available programs and services.
C. Create a field representative position for the Illinois
Arts Council to address statewide needs.
1. A representative providing information on programs and
services to potential constituents from a satellite office is in place.
By FY2005 secure position funding, identify and hire field
representative.
D. Maximize the Illinois Arts Council's effective use of
the information distribution network.
1. A plan for timely communication with statewide information
sites is in effect.
a. By FY2002 evaluate effectiveness of current information
distribution network through a survey instrument.
b. By FY2003 based on survey results, develop a comprehensive
system for distributing information statewide to information sites on a consistent
basis.
2. Periodic training of representatives from statewide information
sites is implemented.
a. By FY2002 develop Procedures Manual for managing information
sites.
b. By FY2002 implement ongoing dialogue for instruction
and communication.
c. By FY2003 convene information site representatives
to announce distribution network program refinements.
E. Enhance the Illinois Arts Council Web site.
1. Guidelines, publications and updated programs and services
is available on the IAC web site.
By 2004 redesign the IAC web site for easy access to agency
materials.
2. Web site accessibility recommendations are implemented.
By 2003 incorporate universal design elements into web
site design.
ii. enhance the concept and practice
of arts as an educational experience.
A. Identify artistic resources that can be made available
for the education of people of all ages.
1. Additional partnerships with organizations in order to
provide life-long learning experiences in the arts are formed.
By FY2004 expand arts education activities for people
of all ages in community-based organizations.
B. Expand opportunities for K-12 students to learn of the
state's cultural heritage.
1. Visual and audio resource guide of ethnic and folk arts
is available to educators statewide.
a. By 2002 survey and contact community-based organizations,
scholars and folklorists who offer support systems for traditional folk artists.
b. By FY2002 combine this documentation to create a visual
and audio resource guide.
c. By FY2002 make resource guide available to schools
and community-based organizations.
2. Ethnic and folk arts residencies are increased statewide.
By FY2003 offer schools and community organizations opportunities
to present traditional artists through residencies in schools and community
settings.
C. Increase access to the arts during time periods when
school is not in session.
1. Youth employment opportunities in the arts are expanded
to more areas of the state.
By FY2004 increase marketing of statewide youth employment
initiative.
2. Partnerships with organizations providing after school/out
of school arts programming are broadcasted.
By FY2005 seek out new alliances and increase funding
opportunities for organizations providing after school/ out of school arts
programming for youth.
iii. Strengthen illinois' arts programming
organizations.
A. create a comprehensive program for training and technical
assistance.
1. Guidelines and applications specific to providing technical
assistance to arts programming organizations are developed and implemented.
a. By FY2003 contact other state arts agencies and technical
assistance providers to research alternative methods for delivering technical
assistance.
b. By 2004 based on findings, publish and distribute revised
technical assistance guidelines and applications.
B. Develop an arts management mentor program
1. Trained arts management personnel capable of sharing
expertise with small, grassroots, emerging institutions and underserved communities
are identified.
a. By FY2004 identify personnel with management experience
from established arts programming/service organizations.
b. By FY2005 develop and publish a roster organized into
specific management areas which will assist constituents in identifying and
selecting a mentor.
C. Promote awareness of the value of public and private
investment in the arts.
1. A guide containing concepts and ideas that can be used
for arts advocacy is developed.
a. By FY2004 compile and make available a pamphlet presenting
effective strategies emphasizing the impact of the arts in communities.
D. Initiate networking opportunities with the arts community.
1. Biennial statewide arts conferences focusing on professional
development themes identified by the arts community are convened.
a. By FY2006, in partnership with an arts organization,
hold two statewide conferences.
E. Assist local arts agencies in providing technical assistance
to local artists and community organizations.
1. Mechanisms whereby local arts agencies can expand their
technology capability to become computer centers for use by the constituents
in their service area are developed.
a. By 2005 assess local arts agencies' ability to provide
technology to their communities.
b. By 2006 develop technical assistance program for local
arts agency based on assessment of findings.
F. Stimulate cultural tourism by establishing stronger
ties between the tourism industry and arts programming organizations.
1. Training sessions bringing together arts programming
organizations and tourism representatives are conducted.
By 2006 convene a minimum of six arts and tourism marketing
and program workshops.
iv. expand opportunities for illinois
artists in the pursuit of their artistic goals.
A. Explore new methods by which the Illinois Arts Council
responds to changing directions in artists' works.
1. Approach to programs and services is revised to address
new art forms.
a. By FY2003 research, including interviews and/or focus
groups, is conducted with practitioners and funders of new art forms.
b. By FY2004 new discipline category is incorporated into
all funding programs for individual artists.
B. Strengthen support to artists across the state.
1. Regional awards program for artists is implemented.
a. By FY2002 identify local arts agency regranting site
to implement pilot program.
b. By FY2002 in partnership with pilot site, develop regional
artists awards program.
c. Between FY2003-2006 expand program to four sites.
2. Resources for technical assistance and training are expanded.
a. By FY2004 develop a database of technical assistance
resources for artists.
b. By FY2004 conduct a survey of artist's technical assistance
needs.
c. By FY2004 develop workshops for artists lead by technical
assistance providers that are held throughout the state.
C. Emphasize the importance of traditional artists and
their art forms to the preservation of cultural heritage in the state.
1. Partnerships with other state agencies to showcase Illinois
artists are developed.
a. By FY2004 create a program in partnership with the
Illinois State Fair to present Illinois artists annually at the State Fair.
b. By FY2006 develop partnerships with two additional
state agencies to promote Illinois artists.
c. FY2006 expand partnerships with the tourism industry
to offer additional opportunities for Illinois artists to present their work.
v. build illinois arts council's
capacity of innovation, efficiency and inclusion.
a. expand the boundaries of the illinois arts council's
usual constituency.
1. Public/private partnerships and collaborations with other
arts grant-making bodies, the business and international community and non-incorporated
arts organizations are forged.
a. By FY2005 expand lines of communication with grantmakers
in the arts.
b. By 2003 staff participate in national gathering of
grantmakers in the arts.
b. By 2006 identify alternative funding sources for International
Program and Special Projects.
d. By 2006 develop mechanism to support informal arts.
2. Arts programming in community organizations is increased.
a. By 2003 evaluate the effectiveness of current IAC programs
for community organizations.
b. By 2004 expand and/or initiate new programs for community
organizations.
3. Illinois Arts Council's role in initiating civic dialogue
about community building through the arts is expanded.
By 2002 strengthen our relationship with municipal programs.
B. Foster opportunities for inclusion in the arts for all
people.
1. Based on research, electronic grant application process is
implemented.
a. By 2004 conduct research into how other states have used
e-grant procedure and evaluate how it could be applied to Illinois.
1. Workshops to bring together and support organizations whose
programs strive for participation in the arts by artists with disabilities and
audiences having special needs are conducted.
a. By 2005 conduct a minimum of three focus groups and
training sessions pertaining to the arts and accessibility issues.
b. By 2005 conduct workshops promoting the use of universal
design concepts.
C. Improve and simplify the application process for organizations
with small budgets.
1. New program guidelines and application procedures are
instituted.
By 2003 present modified application procedure for smaller
sized organizations.
D. Upgrade the agency's technology capability.
1. Based on research, electronic grant application process
is implemented.
a. By 2004 conduct research into how other states have
used e-grant procedure and evaluate how it could be applied to Illinois.
b. By 2005 based on feasibility of results of research,
install e-grant procedure.
2. Technical training for staff is ongoing.
By 2006 provide training to upgrade computer skills for
agency staff.
3. Equipment necessary for review of electronic art forms
is acquired.
By 2004 acquire equipment for the presentation and review
of technology-based art.
E. Develop performance measurement system for evaluating
the effectiveness of the Illinois Arts Council's strategic plan.
1. Progress towards achieving the results identified in
the strategic plan is tracked by staff.
By 2003 incorporate an annual agenda item to update council
on status of strategic plan objectives and results.
2. Web site survey for constituents to evaluate the strategic
plan is continually available.
By 2003 develop web site reporting mechanism for input
on strategic plan.
3. Illinois Arts Council's accountability for state resources
is reported annually.
By 2002 implement annual service effort and accomplishments
reporting to constitutional officers.
