NAC Creative District Assembly Open Call for Host Communities

The Nebraska Arts Council invites you to submit a proposal to host the 2025 Creative District Assembly. The Creative District Assembly is an annual event that will be held in Creative Districts across the state of Nebraska. The goals of the Assembly include bringing together district representatives to learn from each other and presenters and highlighting creative community endeavors.

Previous Assembly hosts have found that just under half of the attendees were visiting the community for the first time and all the attendees spent money shopping at businesses in the district.

Event Date: The Assembly will take place in late summer/early fall. The Nebraska Arts Council will work with the selected community to find a date that works best.

Event Length: The Creative District Assembly will take place over a full day, approximately 8am – 4:00pm, with a welcoming activity like an artist concert the evening before.

Assembly Description and Participants: The Nebraska Arts Council works with Creative Districts across the state. You should expect 100+ Creative District representatives that will come together to learn and network.

Selection Criteria: Our participants have requested sites that are unique, creative, highlight the accomplishments of the Creative District, and present ideas that might benefit other Districts.

Submissions will be based on the following criteria:

Capacity of the community to help with planning of the event.
Venues that have the capacity to host the number of attendees and have the technology capabilities to host the event.
Communities that are easily accessible to participants. This includes travel to and from the event, but also of the venues themselves and travel within the district.
Variety of creative businesses and venues for possible tours.
Variety of public art and community spaces to host activities.

Deadline: Proposals should be submitted no later than Monday, December 2^nd.

Creative District Assembly Call for Communities

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Creative District Name:*

Community Name:*

Name of Primary Contact Person:*

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Name of Primary Contact Organization:*

Email of Primary Contact Person*

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Phone number of Primary Contact Person:*

Please list any other partners that will help with the planning and implementation of the event:

Provide a brief overview of the Creative District:*

What venues would be available for use at the Creative District Assembly? Please list in priority order with seating capacity:*

Upload any photos you may have of the venues (any photos submitted may be used in marketing for event):

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If the venues have a website, link them below.

What are the technology capabilities at these venues?*

What catering is available for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner?*

Do the venue(s) suggested have access to chairs, tables, linens, etc. and if not, what rentals are available?*

Is outside food allowed in the venues listed for Taste of the Districts?*

Yes

Describe the accessibility of the venues listed.*

Examples include, but are not limited to: free parking, handicap accessible entrances to the venues, handicap bathrooms, elevators are easily accessible if stairs are in the building, etc.

What public art, or creative arts venues are available?*

Examples include, but are not limited to murals, theatres, art galleries, or museums.

Please upload photos you may have of public art and/or the arts venues

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Max. file size: 300 MB.

If you don't have any photos, or would prefer, list their websites here:

What creative businesses are in your district that you think visitors to your Creative District will find interesting?*

Please describe the accessibility of the district as it pertains to navigating the district for a tour, visiting businesses, etc:*

Examples include, but are not limited to, curb cuts, accessible pedestrian signals (APS), pedestrian bridges, walking trails, etc. Please list nearby hotels, their room capacity, and their proximity to the suggested venues and activities.

What activities would you be willing to plan and host as a welcoming event the night before the Assembly?*

Examples include, but are not limited to, a street festival, an artist performance at a local brewery, a production by a community theatre, a wine tasting at a gallery, etc.

What experience does the district have in planning an event like the one(s) listed above?*

Are there any annual events that happen in your district in late summer/early fall?

Is there anything else the Nebraska Arts Council should be aware of when reviewing your submission?