Commission for Cultural Development
The City of Bangor created a Commission on Cultural Development in November of 2004, whose mission is to “promote the development of Bangor as a regional arts center that nurtures the artistic and cultural expression of its diverse peoples.”
The Commission has authorization to assess Bangor’s cultural needs, develop and maintain a comprehensive arts and cultural policy, review grant applications and public art requests and work with the community to identify and encourage opportunities for the incubation of promising arts and cultural enterprises.
The Commission on Cultural Development accepts grant applications from non-profit arts and cultural organizations on a quarterly basis (January, 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st).
If you are an artist, or have a project that
does not have a non-profit designation, please consider reaching out to any one
of the many arts organizations in the City to see if they would be willing to
serve as a fiscal sponsor for your project. Please contact Jason Bird at
992-4234 or jason.bird@bangormaine.gov with any questions regarding the Commission or its
funding.
| Name | Term Expires |
| Blanchette, Patricia |
Councilor |
| Bird, Jason |
Staff Liaison |
| Lo, Timothy |
Chair, 2014 |
| Boothby, Judy |
2014 |
| Ballinger, Jamie |
2015 |
| Kinghorn, George |
2015 |
| Plourde, Joshua |
2016 |
| Bruns, Chas |
2016 |
| Young, Elisabeth |
2016 |
| Vacant |
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| Vacant |
Most Recent Cultural Commission Meeting 05/09/13:
Watch additional meetings on our online government access channel
Applications are reviewed quarterly and must be postmarked by January 1st, April 1st, July 1st or October 1st for consideration. Only 501(c)3 organizations are eligible to apply for grants. Please review the attached PDF for instructions and additional information.
Related Document:
Cultural Commission Grant Application
Provide information about organizations, programs, special events, artists, performers, networking activities, technical assistance programs, registries, etc. in accessible, convenient formats.
Encourage programs and special events that help broaden residents’ exposure to specific forms arts/culture/heritage that may be new to them.
Preserve and promote the major cultural opportunities that already exist.
Provide an environment in which venues for artists, craftspeople, performers, and the humanities can succeed.
Provide a suitable venue for entertainment productions and large audiences in the facility that will replace the Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center.
Provide accessible multi-purpose year-round venues for small productions.
Provide public settings and outdoor spaces for visual art and public performances.
Related Document:
Art & Cultural District Map
Details:
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Term Length |
3 Years |
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Term Limit |
2 Complete Consecutive |
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Meeting Schedule |
2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30 AM |
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Meeting Location |
City Council Chambers |
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Staff Contact |
Jason Bird, Business Development Officer |
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Legal Reference |
Code of Ordinances Chapter 23 Article III |
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Number/Type of Members |
6 Regular Members, 1 Councilor |
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Member Requirements |
4 must have expertise in arts, culture and humanities 2 at-large members Shall be residents or employed in the City of Bangor. |
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Member Restrictions |
No salaried employee of the city can serve. Can not also serve on the Board of Ethics. |
Nature of Work:
Assess Bangor’s cultural needs, develop and maintain a comprehensive arts and cultural policy, develop annual program and budget recommendations for grants, monitor maintenance of public arts and monuments, provide a forum for the public to share ideas, perform advocacy of the arts in the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend scheduled meetings, review and make recommendations regarding the development and funding of programs, develop revisions to policies, review proposals and make recommendations regarding accepting, de-accessioning, locating, relocating, commissioning, preserving and maintaining public art and monuments.
Specific Abilities and Requirements:
- Ability to work collaboratively in a group setting.
- Ability to interpret and apply applicable local ordinances and state and federal laws.
- Must adhere to the City of Bangor Code of Ethics.
- Appreciation of the arts and culture.