Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Cultural Districts Ambassador Program (Program) will support one selected applicant (Ambassador) in each Cultural District to work closely with community (local business, cultural venues, organizations, etc.), ACA staff, the other Cultural District Ambassadors, and Minneapolis Arts Commissioners to leverage arts and culture and to identify site-responsive community needs with a focus on community building, well-being, and economic vitality of the Cultural Districts. An “Ambassador” is a person, cultural group, arts space, school, or neighborhood organization that is already deeply rooted in the Cultural District. The roles and responsibilities of an ambassador include the following (Activities): • Organize, facilitate and host quarterly gatherings within the Cultural District to include artists, community advocates/enthusiasts, cultural organizations, cultural spaces and affinity groups to come together and discuss common issues and opportunities, under the shared goal of fostering community cohesion through arts and culture. • Host the quarterly gathering, organize and produce it, rent the venue, and cover any gathering expenses. (See Eligible Expenses section below). • Maintain an active and on-going list of attendees, minutes and other documentation from these gatherings. • Meet with other Ambassadors in other Cultural Districts to share knowledge and information. • Work with and regularly communicate updates to ACA Staff, Minneapolis Arts Commission, and the community to ensure proper stewardship of this Program. • Organize, facilitate and host site responsive Programming (See Eligible Programming section below).
