Arts & Culture Master Plan

What is an Arts Master Plan?

The Frankfort Arts Master Plan will help us better express the uniqueness and artistic vitality of Frankfort by setting the standard and strategic direction for how we continue to implement and enjoy arts and culture in our community.

Arts and culture helps us celebrate our heritage, communicate our direction, and characterize our sense of place. Thoughtfully implemented cultural programming will define Frankfort and project special qualities and competitive advantages to visitors and those that want to invest. In this way, our Arts Master Plan doubles as an important economic development tool.

What is the purpose of an Arts Master Plan?

The plan will define three main outcomes that will help our elected officials as they make decisions about arts and culture in Frankfort.

REACH: How do we create a robust and inclusive arts and culture ecosystem in Frankfort?

DEPTH: How do we ensure effectiveness?

INVESTMENT: How do we bring new resources to the City of Frankfort and its residents?

This is the first Arts Master Plan for the City, and we need your voice to create it!

Anyone who loves, works, or invests in Frankfort is encouraged to be involved in shaping the Frankfort Arts Master Plan. Take the survey below to give your input on arts and culture in Frankfort. Enter your email to stay updated on future opportunities, inlcuding the opportunity to be part of a focus group.

**When completing the survey, please assume that all current / existing COVID-19-related restrictions on public gathering have been lifted.

This project is funded in part through the National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Grant.

**Join the City of Frankfort and Josephine Sculpture Park for an Open House to share your vision for the Frankfort Arts and Culture Master Plan! Visit the Sculpture Park at any of the allotted times to share your vision in a socially distanced, safe, and fun way. Enjoy the beautiful sculpture throughout the Park and share your ideas on boards as you walk through. Learn more about the project here and sign up for a timeslot for the open house so we can prepare for a safe event.

Masks are required. **

Please rate the overall quality of arts and culture in Frankfort.

Average quality

60%

High quality

26%

Low quality

14%

Closed to responses | 121 Responses

Please rate the overall quality of arts and culture offerings for youth in Frankfort.

Average quality

48%

Low quality

41%

High quality

11%

Closed to responses | 94 Responses

In the period between March 2019 and March 2020, what arts and cultural activities did you participate in? (select as many that apply)

Parks and nature

83%

Food

76%

Live music

74%

Community arts events and activities

69%

Murals, street art, or public art

65%

Visual art (illustration, painting, sculpture, etc.)

45%

Museums

39%

Film, video or television

38%

History or science

35%

Cultural arts, heritage, or other folk art

31%

Theater or comedy

30%

Literary arts

29%

Dance or choreography

26%

Photography

25%

Spoken word

18%

Symphony, choir, or other ensemble

16%

Other

Closed to responses | 80 Responses

For the above list, where did you participate in these activities?

Closed for Comments

For the above list, how much did you pay for these activities, on average?

Closed for Comments

What barriers exist to participation in arts and cultural activities?

Lack of offerings

51%

Time

39%

Location

39%

Cost

36%

Feelings of exclusion

23%

People/Social networks

16%

Age

15%

Transportation

13%

Other

13%

Safety

Closed to responses | 61 Responses

What arts and culture activities do you want to see more of in Frankfort?

Live music

71%

Community arts events and activities

70%

Cultural arts, heritage, or other folk art

65%

Murals, street art, or public art

62%

Visual art (illustration, painting, sculpture, etc.)

58%

Parks and nature

56%

Food

55%

Theater or comedy

50%

History or science

44%

Film, video, or television

35%

Literary arts

35%

Symphony, choir, or other ensemble

35%

Photography

32%

Museums

30%

Dance or choreography

24%

Spoken word

24%

Other

Closed to responses | 66 Responses

Where do people gather in Frankfort?

Restaurants

88%

Capitol grounds

70%

Parks

67%

Libraries

39%

Local distilleries

36%

Local businesses

29%

Ward Oates Amphitheater

29%

Museums and historic sites

16%

Other

14%

Closed to responses | 69 Responses

Would you like to see more public art in Frankfort?

Yes, I would like to see more temporary and permanent installations

56%

Yes, I would like to see more permanent installations

32%

No, I would not like to see more public art in Frankfort

Unsure

Closed to responses | 73 Responses

The City of Frankfort's role in arts and culture is to:

Play a major part in supporting and expanding arts and culture in the City

77%

Play a small role in supporting and expanding arts and culture in the City

20%

Not at all support or expand arts and culture in the City

Unsure

Closed to responses | 71 Responses

Please share any other comments and ideas you have about art and cultural opportunities in Frankfort.

Closed for Comments

Do you consider yourself an artist?

Yes

Closed to responses

Do you live or work in Frankfort?

Live

Work

Both

Neither

Closed to responses

What is your zipcode?

What is your highest formal education level?

High School/GED

Some College

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate or Professional Degree

Closed to responses

What is your age?

Under 18

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

Over 75

Prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Transgender

Do not identify as male, female, or transgender

Prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

* Are you interested in giving more feedback for Frankfort's Arts and Culture Master Plan? Consider joining a focus group. Due to COVID-19, our community engagement will be limited to small focus groups and a few larger community sessions. We would love to have you join. Enter your email address to be added to our listserv so you don't miss any opportunities to join a focus group of your choosing.

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Please rate the overall quality of arts and culture in Frankfort.

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Please rate the overall quality of arts and culture offerings for youth in Frankfort.

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In the period between March 2019 and March 2020, what arts and cultural activities did you participate in? (select as many that apply)

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For the above list, where did you participate in these activities?

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For the above list, how much did you pay for these activities, on average?

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What barriers exist to participation in arts and cultural activities?

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What arts and culture activities do you want to see more of in Frankfort?

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Where do people gather in Frankfort?

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Would you like to see more public art in Frankfort?

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The City of Frankfort's role in arts and culture is to:

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Please share any other comments and ideas you have about art and cultural opportunities in Frankfort.

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Do you consider yourself an artist?

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Do you live or work in Frankfort?

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What is your zipcode?

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What is your highest formal education level?

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What is your age?

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What is your gender?

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