City Council Candidates' Support for the Arts in Boulder

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City Council candidates in Boulder express their strong support for the arts, emphasizing the importance of cultural enrichment, public art, and community engagement. Statements from candidates highlight their commitment to fostering a vibrant arts scene and integrating it into the city's overall development goals.

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What do the What do the for City Council have have to say to say about about the Arts the Arts? ? Candidates Candidates for City Council statements compiled by Lillian Bell, BCAA Intern from the candidates websites and: http://bouldercityreview.com/news/city-council-candidates-share-views-issues-meet-residents-forum#sthash.g0poKhFi.dpbs

I hope to win a 4-year seat so I can make a difference in the Council and in the City. I will bring a practical, common-sense approach to solving the problems of this community. In addition, my entrepreneurial background gives me that kind of mindset to opportunities within the city, whether it be economic, environmental, transportation, or the arts. I will push that we become more efficient in our operations and that we spend money on the right things. I support the arts and want the arts to become a bigger priority for the City. I will commit to putting in the work, being a balanced and common-sense thinker, acting with 100% integrity, and mentoring any young person who gets on Council. I won t overstay my welcome. From Burton s website: Served on the Boards of the Colorado Music Festival (CMF), CMF Endowment, eTown, and the CU College of Music. Created the acclaimed CMF Music Mash Up Series to attract younger and new audiences to the Colorado Music Festival. Involved local Boulder restaurants, breweries, wineries, and food shops to create a celebrated musical and community event.

I envision a city that is architecturally stimulating with great public art. I like to think that Boulder will be essentially de-carbonized for electrical power and most transport needs. I want Boulder to be a city that has met its goals for emissions, housing affordability, and transportation options by boldly acting on those goals in creative and innovative ways. From his website: The Arts: Not A Luxury, A Necessity There is no such thing as a great city that does not have a great art scene. People will proclaim that support of the arts is not a proper role for government. I believe the opposite. Great visual arts, music, and theater are essential to a thriving city. Of course there are budget constraints that mean not all projects will be funded, nor should they. But we can continue supporting the arts so that we can continue to see, hear, and experience the world through the eyes of others. I want Boulder to be an arts leader with: Bold public art that excites and generates interest and conversation. This of course will lead to some controversy. Great art always does.

But as we approach build-out, I believe the growth and development we have should serve the people the residents of Boulder in areas such as community benefit, affordable housing, local shopping and services, public art, community commons and gathering spaces, etc. From Nagle s website: I have a keen interest in art and culture. I celebrate Boulder s amazing community of artists, musicians, dancers, photographers, filmmakers, architects, poets, writers, street performers, and more. Boulder is so fortunate to have the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, the Colorado Music Festival, the Dairy Center for the Arts, the Colorado Chautauqua Association, Studio Arts Boulder, the NoBo Art District, the Museum of Boulder and the Boulder Center for Performing Arts, to name just a few. Boulder also benefits from amazing performances at the University of Colorado and Naropa University concerts, dance, art exhibits, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and others. And each year, thousands of residents enjoy the Conference on World Affairs. These are but a few of the many benefits of living in a university town. I also celebrate the arts programs in the Boulder Valley School District, at the K-12 level. From pre-school to amazing performances at Boulder High and Fairview, we have very dedicated educators who understand the importance of arts education in childhood development.

I think that when people live and work in the same place, they have a strong social connection to that place, and tend to give back to it in many ways. Regarding expansion of Boulder, I would consider annexation only in the case of a truly excellent project that provided a lot of measurable community benefit to the existing Boulder community (affordable housing, public gathering spaces, public art, excellent energy efficiency, etc) and clearly met the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan guidelines. Other considerations should be given to public art, highly energy efficient construction, and excellence in site design. From his website: The arts are a very important element in the fabric of our community, and need to be supported through the provision of spaces to make and display art. During my time on the Planning Board, several opportunities have come before us for review, and I have been supportive of the arts elements whenever possible. Examples include my strong support for arthouse theaters in the proposed Daily Camera building renovation, a new performance center on the Civic pad area near the St Julien, and space for outdoor art displays in the new visioning process for the Civic Area. I toured the North Boulder buildings where much art is made in Boulder, and support an arts district in North Boulder as well as preservation and remodeling of space for artists to work there. I patronize the arts in Boulder, including BIFF attendance, purchasing local paintings and photographs, and attending local concerts.

Since my election in 2013, council passed the Community Cultural Plan, which created an annual grants program for the arts. In 2014, council placed and the public passed a ballot initiative that included earmarking $600,000 for public art. For the 2018 budget, I supported the request from council to the city manager to find more money for the arts than presented in the draft budget proposal. From Young s website: My support for the arts is founded on providing assistance to community and grassroots organizations, building capacity, and nurturing cultural diversity. We now need a revenue source to provide ongoing funding for the arts. I will work to find a way to do this collaboratively, so we can continue this important effort.

The first component of Boulders future economic vitality is continuing stability of the University, federal labs, city and county governments, and Boulder Valley School District. The second is a diverse society not limited to, but comprising-- all ages, ethnicities, educations, and artistic abilities, with a strong field of small businesses supporting and generating not only community life, but more small businesses of all kinds from shoemaking to pharmaceuticals--making up the creative thinking of the entirety. These components, which comprise a community, can only thrive if they are supported From Carlisle s website: Served on the board of the Art History and Art Department, and supported free speech, student rights, and gay rights

From Granos website: With the average single family home price exceeding one million dollars, it's no surprise that access to affordable housing is one of the biggest issues we face as a community. Even those making 150% of area median income find it challenging to live in Boulder - this means it is nearly impossible for our teachers, nurses, law enforcement, artists, service workers, and many more to afford to live in the town in which they work Art plays a critical role in creating a vibrant, thriving economy and is an important a way to bring together people and enhance community and civic identity. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, Boulder has the third-highest per capita population of working artists in the country, yet we allocate a very small portion of our general fund to supporting the arts (a fraction of 1%). This is evident when looking around: Public art is conspicuously missing in town. I have talked with many artists in Boulder and the number one issue I hear from them is that they need more affordable gallery and performance space, and they want that space to be integrated into the most vibrant areas in our City.

From Riglers website: as a Board member of the Boulder Ensemble Theater Company (BETC), I am an advocate for a thriving arts and culture scene in Boulder. Our investment in the arts serves to enhance Boulder s position as a beacon for artists, writers, performers, and others, which in turn has a direct effect on tourism, public reputation, and our quality of life. Boulder s arts and culture scene generates more than $20 million to our economy annually, and is an important part of who we are.

From Budds website: I've been meeting with people in Boulder and working on more specific positions and ideas for Arts and Culture. Please send your ideas. Boulder has a wealth of culture and artists that face increasing pressure as the city becomes more affluent. We need to lead on making Boulder a home for artists by supporting programs, studio space, and housing that keep Boulder weird and wonderful.

From Swetliks website: Access to open space is a fundamental right. We should maintain and acquire open space with intelligence, planning and commitment to conservation. We should enhance art and culture as an avenue to showcase the shared human experience.