Susan Evans McClure

The Strategic Plan Framework for the Vermont Arts Council aims to ensure that everyone in Vermont has access to the arts and creativity in their life, education, and community. It outlines four key conditions: cultural stakeholders contributing to the state's economy and identity, Vermont schools engaging students in arts and creative activities, organizations and artists building vibrant creative communities, and the Arts Council's ongoing structural and financial sustainability. The plan's mission is to cultivate and advance the arts and creativity throughout Vermont.

The strategic plan for the Vermont Arts Council focuses on increasing opportunities for everyone in Vermont to experience and participate in the arts. It aims to educate policymakers and the general public about the benefits of investing in Vermont communities through the arts, and to expand and sustain the capacity of the Vermont Arts Council to serve its constituencies. The plan addresses critical issues such as financial challenges faced by arts organizations, the work environment for individual artists, underfunding of arts in schools, and underutilization of communications technology.

The Bennington County Cultural Plan aims to strengthen the region's arts and cultural sector by creating infrastructure that connects creatives to each other and the greater community. It focuses on building creative vibrancy, supporting creatives and the creative economy, enhancing community engagement, and fostering critical relationships among cultural, community, and industry leaders. The plan outlines strategies such as establishing toolkits for creative producers and consumers, creating internal and external cultural advocacy messages, developing innovative art-making and engagement activities, and creating a mechanism for shared leadership within the arts and cultural sector.

The 2018-2020 Strategic Plan for the Vermont Arts Council focuses on expanding arts opportunities, cultivating creative placemaking, and energizing Vermont's creative economy. Key priorities include increasing investment in arts education, prioritizing grantmaking in economically challenged communities, supporting outstanding artists, providing technical assistance for arts organizations, and advancing awareness for teachers and arts professionals. The plan also aims to revitalize communities through public art projects, teaching artist residencies, and cross-sector partnerships, as well as promote awareness of the economic importance of the creative economy.

The CreateVT Action Plan emphasizes the importance of creativity to Vermont's cultural and economic vitality. It focuses on equitable growth, addressing systemic injustices, and removing barriers to accessibility. The plan aims to support creative enterprises through resources, education, and policies, while also fostering community engagement and cross-sector collaborations. It prioritizes investment in cultural infrastructure, digital capacity, and entrepreneurial skills to promote Vermont as a hub for creative talent and innovation.