Community-driven arts and culture initiatives and strategies can be catalysts for vibrant local and regional economies. This session will look at state and local efforts in Arkansas that promote vibrant communities.

2. Moving downtown forward with a high degree of excellence. To build on the
momentum of The Unexpected, Garrison Commons, Propelling Downtown
Forward masterplan by inspiring and engaging partners through arts &
education, as well as the promotion of attractive amenities, to accelerate
development of diverse commerce.

3. To be the conductor at the
intersection where the arts,
recreation, entertainment, &
lifestyle collide creating a
vibrant downtown, the cultural
flair of communities is
awakened to increased
business & commerce, jobs,
enhanced wages, dynamic
residential spaces, an
assortment of leisure
activities; these amenities
yield a diverse & robust
economy…and 64.6
Downtown is the change
agent.

18. UA-Fort Smith