The first major phase in the strategic planning process undertaken by Colorado College and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center wrapped up in October. Four community listening sessions were held, as well as small focus group sessions and large group discussions, in order to seek input from various constituents regarding the re-envisioning and redefining of the FAC and CC roles in the arts in the region. Nearly 1,600 people participated in the listening and information-gathering process.
In addition, 821 comments have been received and recorded from the four community listening sessions, comment cards, and online comment forms.
The input will be considered in the next phase of the strategic planning process. Subcommittees will assess the emerging themes for each of the Fine Arts Center’s three program areas: the museum, Bemis School of Art, and performing arts, and begin to draft program plans. The feedback already reveals several overlapping themes surfacing in the subcommittees’ work. These include:
- Using the unique opportunities presented by the CC-FAC alliance to serve as a bridge to and between various communities
- Increasing access to and engagement with broader communities
- Preserving and enhancing programming for new and existing communities
- Leveraging resources and proximity of programs between CC and the FAC
Timeline:
Aug. 25, 2016
Colorado College, Fine Arts Center announce alliance
Oct. 3, 2016
CC, FAC receive $3.5 million for arts, educational initiatives from the John E. and Margaret L. Lane Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation
Nov. 2 and 6, 2016
88.7 KCME and 91.5 KRCC jointly produce and air a community discussion featuring CC President Jill Tiefenthaler and FAC CEO David Dahlin, as well as artists, gallery owners, and commentators. Listen to it here: krcc.org/post/deep-dive-colorado-college-fine-arts-center-alliance
Feb. 1, 2017
Subcommittees draft program plans to be shared with the broader community
March 15, 2017
Subcommittees submit final program plans to the Strategic Planning Committee
April 2017
Strategic Planning Committee shares the draft comprehensive plan with the broader community
May 1, 2017
Strategic Planning Committee submits the final comprehensive plan to the Strategic Plan Oversight Committee
On or before June 30, 2017
Strategic Plan Oversight Committee approves the plan
July 1, 2017
Name changes to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
More at www.coloradocollege.edu/csfac
