Arts & Culture
Mayor John Marks is a firm believer in the power of arts and culture and the positive impact they have on our community. As Mayor of Tallahassee, he has laid a plan to improve the economic environment of this community and arts and cultural enhancement is a key component to that plan.
Economic Impact of Arts & Culture
- Every dollar invested in the arts is returned more than eight-fold to the local community.
- Cultural facilities are one of the top factors cited by business executives when deciding where to relocate their companies.
- 60% of local young professionals cite arts & culture as their top priority in choosing a city to live and work in.
The Cultural Resources Commission
The Cultural Resources Commission (CRC), jointly appointed by the County Commission and the Mayor/City Commission is the lifeblood of the Tallahassee area arts and culture.
The Tallahassee Area Cultural Plan, completed in 2003 by the CRC, provides a master plan for our community's cultural enhancement efforts.
Included in the Cultural Plan was a recommendation for the city to develop a performing arts venue. Currently the Tallahassee Performing Arts Center Committee is in the initial planning phase of this effort.
U.S. Conference of Mayors
As a member of the Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports Committee of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor Marks represents the City of Tallahassee on this national committee supporting and advocating funding, education, and research for cultural, environmental and athletic municipal programs.