Background

The City of Boerne engaged Keen Independent to create an Arts and Culture Master Plan to guide the City in supporting its creatives and enhancing the community's quality of life through arts and culture.

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To complete the Arts and Culture Master Plan, Keen Independent conducted:

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• Background research, which includes learning about Boerne’s history and heritage;
• Mapping and inventory of existing assets;
• In-person and virtual public engagement;
• Assessment of the community’s arts and culture needs; and
• Analysis of other City plans and how the Arts and Culture Master Plan can contribute to current City initiatives.

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Keen Independent presented a draft Plan summary for public feedback on September 19, 2024. You can access a recording of the presentation below.

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Study team

‍Keen Independent is a 30-person national research firm with expertise in arts and culture, equity and economics. Alex Keen, Keen Independent Principal, lead this study.

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Schedule

‍The study launched in February 2024 and completed in September 2024.

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