Community Cultural Inventories

The Community Cultural Inventory (CCI) is a tool to help for towns, cities and counties gather information about cultural resources that are currently available in the community and about future opportunities. Trained consultants work with community leaders to determine the most effective plan in each individual case. Previous CCI’s have collected information through surveys and/or public meetings with artists, arts organizations, government officials, business leaders, educators and other interested citizens. At the end of the project, the consultant will produce a detailed written report that summarizes the information collected and provides recommendations for next steps. CCI’s throughout Arizona have provided the catalyst to create a community cultural plan or an effective local arts agency. Any government entity or non-profit organization that is prepared to lead the CCI process may apply to the Commission for support.

NEW Download the new ACA Community Cultural Inventory Booklet for information on the program.  Information includes how the Community Cultural Inventory works, the length of the process, cost, samples of timelines, contracts, and press releases, and resources when thinking of a Community Cultural Inventory.

Download the Community Cultural Inventory Application.  It is strongly recommended that organizations read the ACA Community Cultural Inventory Booklet and discuss their intent to apply with the Commission before submitting the application.

For assistance, please contact Mitch Menchaca, Local Arts Development Director at (602) 229-8229 or email mmenchaca@azarts.gov or Veronica Martinez, Administrative Assistant at (602) 229-8237 or email vmartinez@azarts.gov.