People, Land, Arts, Culture, and Engagement
Taking Stock of the PLACE Initiative
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Edited by Kimi Eisele and Leia Maahs. 2013, 48 pages, Tucson Pima Arts Council, Tucson, Ariz.
Since developing the PLACE Initiative in 2010, Tucson Pima Arts Council has funded fifty-three projects designed to transform and reimagine communities while addressing critical issues within them. The vital role of the intermediary becomes evident; TPAC does not simply regrant funds but serves as a facilitator in policy making, a convener of critical dialogue, and a connector of artists, organizations, audiences, and community members. All fifty-three projects, listed or highlighted in the report, provide essential feedback on their process and practice — effectively ensuring that the initiative’s strategic framework is a dynamic one.