U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & CULTURE
The USDAC – not a government agency, is all about synergy. Grassroots organizing engages local communities in their own conscious cultural development. A national vision of truly democratic cultural policy and intervention inspires thought and action. Want to know more about cultural issues and actions? Learn and interact in live video calls or watch recordings anytime. Free training is also offered by Zoom.

AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION'S KNOWLEDGEBASE
Contains multiple resources from the American Planning Association that provide background and policy guidance on creative placemaking for example Measuring Outcomes of Creative Placemaking, Creative Placemaking and Equity, Creative Placemaking and Community Goals, articles, reports, guides, factsheets, blog posts, plans, statutes, regulations, and useful websites. You can filter these search results by various graphic and demographic characteristics.

2019 ANNUAL ARTPLACE SUMMIT VIDEO ARCHIVE
Our 2019 Annual ArtPlace Summit in Jackson, MS, gathered our community of colleagues from the field of creative placemaking – projects and organizations we have been able to support, our foundation and government partners, and the researchers, advisors, and colleagues who help shape our work. With Jackson as our cultural backdrop we heard from national and local leaders on some of the most pressing issues facing our field and our communities. You can view a record of the 2019 plenaries here. 

CREATIVITY LIVES HERE
A year-long digital storytelling campaign showcasing the people and places behind creative community development. Have a story about how arts and culture is helping address a challenge or opportunity in your community? Click the image to add YOUR VOICE to the growing collection of grassroots stories from across the United States.

WORKING WITH ARTISTS TO DEEPEN IMPACT
The first in a series of briefs by PolicyLink documenting lessons and stories from ArtPlace America’s Community Development Investments program. This brief will explore the theme of collaborative practice, or how community-based organizations cultivated working relationships with artists, and how they have significantly changed the approaches through which community preservation and revitalization can take place.

CREATIVE PLACEMAKING ON VACANT PROPERTIES
A report that explores the use of arts and culture strategies on vacant properties including the role these strategies play in revitalizing distressed communities, including outcomes around property investment and community building. Learn key takeaways and lessons learned from communities that engage in this work.

WHAT ARE THE PARADIGM SHIFTS NECESSARY FOR THE ARTS SECTOR TO NURTURE THRIVING INSTITUTIONS OF COLOR? 
Yancey Consulting asked the question whether sustainability is the true intent. Is the desire for organizations to “maintain [their] own viability” or be “able to be supported with the basic necessities or sufficient funds”? We found that sustainability is the start but not the end. Findings are intended as critical steps in creating a more equitable environment for historically disinvested arts and culture organizations to thrive.

JEMEZ PRINCIPLES FOR DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZING
On December 6-8, 1996, forty people of color and European-American representatives met in Jemez, New Mexico, for the “Working Group Meeting on Globalization and Trade.” The Jemez meeting was hosted by the Southwest Network for Environmental and Economic Justice with the intention of hammering out common understandings between participants from different cultures, politics and organizations. The “Jemez Principles” for democratic organizing were adopted by the participants.

ART, EQUITY, AND PLACE
Fundraising for your project is highly competitive, driven by relationships and a documented track record of achievement. More often than not, organizations will have to pay for their first project out of existing funds to get it going. This edition features stories of community developers, residents, and artists using creativity to help address complex neighborhood issues.

CROSSING THE STREET
This initiative seeks to foster relationships between residents in rapidly transitioning neighborhoods. Crossing the Street launched in early 2016 with a focus on creating fun and inclusive experiences in neighborhoods across the city. The projects were designed to build community in areas that are experiencing rapid change, using arts and culture to activate space, foster conversation and collaboration and highlight and support existing neighborhood assets.