Goal 1: A community enriched by and connected to the arts, culture, libraries, and education

Arts, culture, library, literary, education opportunities, and creativity can enhance quality of life for residents, improve visitor experiences, and contribute to the local economy. Expanding exposure to the arts and culture brings a unique sense of identity to Newport Beach and connects residents to their community and those around them through shared experiences

Goal 2: Programs and exhibits within the City are widely promoted, marketed, and attended

Raising awareness and generating enthusiasm for the arts is key to increasing participation in programs, exhibits, and events. This entails marketing materials throughout the city, social media campaigns, and creating new ways for people to engage in the arts through interactive technologies. A multi-faceted approach that includes traditional and novel outreach and engagement methods can capture the attention of residents and visitors of all ages.

Goal 3: Funding that helps artists and art programs flourish

Investment from philanthropic organizations, the City, and community members can help the arts thrive by supporting local, emerging, and other artists, providing new and upgraded facilities, and bolstering programs. While funding should support art from withing and outside Newport Beach, funding for local art should be prioritized. Such financial contributions to the arts can increase not only the quantity of art and programs in the community but the quality. Funding and investment should reflect the high value placed on the arts in the community.

Goal 4: State-of-the-art facilities to host art exhibits and programs

Facilities dedicated to the arts, such as galleries and performance and lecture halls, provide a place for the community to gather in appreciation of the arts, education, and culture and to promote Newport Beach as a regional destination for the arts. Additionally, integrating art in existing community centers, libraries, recreation facilities, parks and other open space, and in private buildings plays a vital role in realizing Newport Beach as a city of the arts.

Goal 5: A wide collection of art exhibited throughout the city

A well-functioning system for accepting, maintaining, and rotating art throughout public spaces, including The Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park, and facilities helps sustain renewed interest and ensure high quality of exhibits. Developing guidelines and criteria for accepting art donations and acquisitions and dedicating staff to manage public art can ensure the system for managing art is consistent and smoothly operates.

Goal 6: A City with strong partnerships that support thriving arts, culture, and education

Partnerships are crucial for maintaining existing and realizing new opportunities to cultivate art and culture exhibits, programs, events, and funding. Strong coordination between City staff and private institutions; partner agencies; and local, emerging, and other artist organizations can facilitate community involvement in arts and culture, procurement of funding, and successful management of public art.