16. Initiate a Vermont Cultural Coordinating Council.

Initiate a Vermont Cultural Coordinating Council to expand collaboration among statewide cultural organizations in support of community and economic development.  State funding to VCCC member groups should increase to build capacity within these organizations to participate and to implement this support. This Council will:

a.         Develop a statewide vision for nurture and delivery of cultural programming.

b.         Help shape and implement elements of the Vermont Creative Community Program {see recommendation 15}, including public education, cultural advocacy, and locally-defined community development projects.

c.         Co-sponsor statewide culture and heritage conferences and provide cross-organizational professional development opportunities.

d.         Consider joint memberships and fund development.

e.         Advocate for increased funding for Vermont cultural organizations.

LEAD: Executive Directors of the VT Historical Society, VT Arts Council, VT Humanities Council, and Preservation Trust of VT

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