Long-term, the arts corridor encompasses ideas about a covered structure for the arts/farmers' market and festivals and painted crosswalks as part of the Gilbo Ave./Railroad St. corridor plan. Now, we have a chance to make it happen! A covered area, etc. could be integrated into the grant funds the city is currently applying for - no additional funds would need to be raised.
Public parks are invaluable additions to many communities across the U.S., but unfortunately, they are often underfunded or aren’t maintained the way they should be due to a lack of city or state employees. That’s why so many citizens have become public park advocates, ensuring that their local spaces are safe spots for people from all walks of life. If you’re interested in becoming a park advocate, it’s important to keep a few things in mind, such as how to volunteer your time or recruit members of your community to help keep things looking nice. You might even start a public project at your favorite local park, such as a community garden.
Arts Alive is finding more regularity with our Arts Ambassador meetups and we encourage art lovers and supporters to join us, and sign up for the Arts Ambassador program!
We’re launching a study - take the survey on Arts & Loneliness today! Arts Alive! is partnering with Antioch University New England to examine the Monadnock Region’s participation levels in the arts, the common barriers to participation, and how participation and arts engagement impacts loneliness and connection.
Arts Alive! is excited to be pairing with Antioch University this year. We’re working with Dr. Tomoyo Kawano and Cierra Tunquist to support our Access to the Arts research. Tomoyo is the director of the dance movement therapy program in the applied psychology department, and Cierra is a student, with an undergrad degree in biomedical engineering.
This is a list of tips on advocacy and civic engagement gleaned from the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce Regional Issues Series event on Advocacy and Public Policy. Get involved!
