ArtsmArtcities creates and implements comprehensive Arts Initiatives that are uniquely designed for each community. Our Initiatives capitalize on the local assets, thus spurring cultural tourism and boosting economic development. We can take any municipality and turn it into a cultural destination.

The President of ArtsmArtcities (Mark Barone), successfully created and implemented the award winning 'Paducah Artist Relocation Program,' (Formerly a blighted area in Kentucky), which is now considered the National Model for using the Arts for Revitalization and Economic Development, and revered for its uniqueness and transferability to other communities.
• A total of 100+ artists relocated to the redevelopment area in Paducah.
• The Program spurred $35 million private investment.
• By the second year of the program tourism increased by $10 million.
The Program has won over 13 Regional and National awards, and has been featured in over 50 prominent Publications, Radio and TV appearances. These awards and recognition reflect ArtsmArtcities vision and successful abilities, in taking a seemingly unworkable area and turning it into a Cultural Destination.

ArtsmArtcities believes that ownership is key to any successful Cultural Initiative. Ownership brings stability to the community and engages the individual or cultural entity in such a way, thus making them an inclusive, essential, and key part of the revitalization efforts. Artists and Cultural Institutions have a significant role in revitalizing distressed or underdeveloped areas and also bring culture, tourism, and quality of life to a community, thus spurring additional economic development.

We are the only consulting firm that creates a unique cultural road map and helps the municipality actually implement the Initiative. Our inclusive approach addresses public perception of the community's strengths, needs, and desires, resulting in a plan/ program, tailor made to improve that sector of its economy. The collective intelligence of our exceptional Team delivers a rare fusion of expertise, wisdom and hands on experience to every project encountered.

Services overview: (please view our website for more detailed outline)

• Art Initiative Development: Create, Coordinate, and Implement.
• Incentives: Enrollment of Sponsors and Financial Institutions.
• Marketing: Web-site Design, Ad Design, and Branding.
• Green Design and Planning.
• Special Events.
• Artist Support System.

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