Unify and expand the promotion of cultural resources
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs is the designated state office with this specific mission. It is composed of State Historical Society of Iowa and the Iowa Arts Council.| • | Imagine Iowa 2010
is a statewide cultural plan for the arts, history, sciences and humanities
which includes development of Cultural Caucuses. These are a sequence
of regional caucuses where Iowans discuss the cultural issues of
the day to effecting quality of life. Elected regional delegates are selected to
join a statewide forum, celebration and rally.
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| • | Holding statewide workshops in
which “Participants will learn how
to incorporate historic preservation, arts, and business in a variety of ways to
improve economic development, strengthen cultural & tourist attractions,
develop cultural & entertainment districts” |
State Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission
| • | Produces both Brochures and Online Visitor’s Guides. |
| • | Administers Tax Credits and Grants for preservation |
| • | Oversees the state “Heritage Festival” |
| • | Holds heritage conferences |
| • | “Free” day – special no admission to historic sites on irregular basis |
Rhode Island Historical Society – (Privately Endowed)
| • | Sponsors tours |
| • | Holds teacher workshops to educate the educators |
| • | Establishes local community partnerships |
| • | Mostly concentrated in-state |
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