4.3 Enhance the vitality of Arts and Culture in the City in cooperation with the arts community in the Upper Valley. This includes energizing the arts economy as well as opportunities for public art.

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Strategic actions under this objective

4.3.1 Increase volume of public art.
Key Performance Indicators
Design and fund public and private/public art at new public infrastructure projects (Roundabouts, W. Leb Main St, Hanover St Bridge, Kilton Plaza). Develop and install a 'Welcome to West Lebanon' Sign by 2026.
Install pedestrian level 'Welcome to Lebanon/West Lebanon' banners of photos from LebNH Photo Gallery.
Connect with businesses to determine if they have space for public art to be displayed. Can mini-galleries be established? Connect with local partners to develop this idea of generating foot traffic, and exposure for artists into 2029.
Create an inventory of projects that Arts and Culture would like to see completed from 2024–2029
Increase the opportunity for visibility for writers, musicians and performing artists
Increase the number of exhibits in the Kilton gallery
Win funding for and install 1 new arts display through an arts-oriented grant in 2024.
EDC representative to propose that developers add public art in any new development involving publicly/city owned land. Reminder of ADM-136 Public Art Policy.
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4.3.2 Engage with private arts organizations to work in collaboration where possible.
Key Performance Indicators
Each ACC Commissioner mentors or engages with 2+ new arts organizations to facilitate cross-sector experiences and connection.
Recreation, Arts, and Parks Arts and Culture Commission
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4.3.3 Recognize and celebrate artists and art organizations led by the communities who built the Arts & Culture identities of the Upper Valley.
Key Performance Indicators
Create a visual presence of support via the Lebanon ArtWays marketing materials: adapt to banners, flags, tent, and provide the logo to other groups for marketing use. Marketing plan established by 2027.
Attract artist's interest in contributing their art to public spaces by promoting the Lebanon Art Policy in promotional materials in 2024.
Compile and post a monthly summary of art displays and performances using the website, social media, listservs and digital newsletters starting in 2024.
Recreation, Arts, and Parks Arts and Culture Commission
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4.3.4 Consider arts and culture when planning any event or program.
Key Performance Indicators
Add an art display or activity to at least 5 events that don’t currently have an arts-oriented component.
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4.3.5 Continue City sponsored annual signature events that highlight arts and culture.
Key Performance Indicators
Highlight Lebanon's live music, Farmers' Market, festivals, and public art display grand openings.
We are in the process of developing a ComicCon
Recreation, Arts, and Parks Arts and Culture Commission
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4.3.6 Rotating gallery at the Lebanon Library featuring local artists
Key Performance Indicators
Number of exhibits
Library
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