Case studies are based on projects by MAPC and other public, non-profit, and private organizations in Massachusetts, New England and throughout the US. They are divided into three themes for cultural planning, creative placemaking, and public arts & culture. Use
Case Study: 4Culture
Overview: 4Culture is the cultural funding agency for King County, Washington. Using public resources, they implement projects in four core program areas: arts, heritage, historic preservation, and public art. Context: 4Culture is a municipal corporation that was chartered by King
Case Study: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Overview: The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is the City of Seattle’s executive office managing the city’s public art program, arts education program, art and cultural grant programs, racial equity programs, and the Langston Hughes Preforming Arts Institute. This
Case Study: Natick Center Cultural District
Overview: Cultural Districts designated by the State of Massachusetts are required to submit a proposal of the district’s management structure in order to receive designation. While they are not limited to one specific structure, some models are more advantageous depending
Case Study: Everett Earthworks
Everett Earthworks Sculptural Garden Art, Environmental and Public Health Initiative Overview: Everett Earthworks creates a new space for the community to gather, grow food, and celebrate artistic expression. A sculptural bench is the centerpiece of the design, with sculptural mural
Case Studies
Case Studies The content in this Toolkit is grounded in the experiences of people who are working to develop and implement a wide range of arts and culture-related plans, programs, policies, and projects in different parts of the country. The
Case Study: Intersections Residency Program of the Portland Regional Arts & Cultural Council
Overview: The Regional Arts & Cultural Council (RACC) in Portland, Oregon has operated an artist residency series with the Portland Archives & Records Center (PARC) since 2012, part of RACC’s public art residency program, Intersections. In this program, an artist
Case Study: Nashville Artisan Manufacturing Zoning
Overview: The Metro Nashville Arts Commission (Metro Arts) functions as the arts and cultural division of the city of Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee. In addition to facilitating the development of the arts, culture, and creativity section of the NashvilleNext
Case Study: Saint Paul, Minnesota City Art Program
Overview: The City of Saint Paul has operated a City Artist residency program since 2005, which places artists in residencies with different departments in city government in order to integrate art into diverse civic disciplines. Context: Public Art Saint Paul
Case Study: 4Culture Public Art’s Brightwater Project
Overview: 4Culture serves as a tax-exempt public development authority for King County in Washington. Established in 2003. The authority works with the King County Arts Commission, Public Art Commission, and the heritage programs of the Landmarks Commission and is widely