Armstrong Park Cultural District, Armstrong Park Cultural District Foundation, and a grantmaking program for the Arts.

This proposal was approved unanimously by the Duncanville Arts Commission on March 26, 2024.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS PROPOSAL:

• Consolidates fragmented funding into one transparent fund managed by City staff, directed by Arts Commission

• Establishes a pathway for private fundraising through a 501(c)3

• Funds are equitably distributed through grants to artists, arts organizations, or businesses that want to partner with them

• Funding is concentrated on amenities and free arts programs, within a public park, benefiting the entire Cultural District and adjacent areas

• Solutions for overlapping needs (e.g., Parks and Recreation, DCEDC, Keep Duncanville Beautiful, Community Engagement Board)

• HOT Funds are left untouched within this model, but projects would still be eligible within the Cultural District as defined by H.B. 2208 of the 79th Legislature: “Cultural districts are special zones that harness the power of cultural resources to stimulate economic development and community vitality. These districts can become focal points for generating businesses, attracting tourists, stimulating cultural development and fostering civic pride.”