Community Building Through the Arts Powerpoint presented at NYMACC Conference 2010. Includes Winterfest, Storefront Art Exhibit, Downtown Dance Party, Gallery exhibits

1. COMMUNITY BUILDING Creating a WIN-WIN by addressing problems, finding creative solutions

3. A cultural tourism initiative developed to spur economic activity during the slowest time of the year. SOLUTION

4. “ Wine and Jazz lovers flocked to the North Fork… while most guests hailed from Long Island & NYC, many traveled from outside the state.” The News Review, February 26, 2009

5. “ The music made the program a big success, we experienced a 75% new customer base that had never traveled to the East End or had not been out in a very long time.” from 2008 evaluation

6. There are 120 special offers from area businesses including B&Bs, hotels, restaurants and shops.

7. “ Call volumes surged with requests for information and bookings- with frequent mention of the Winterfest. We referred many callers to other B&Bs/hotels.” from 2008 evaluation

9. 200+ musicians were hired

10. “ In 2008, Wineries reported a 20-200% increase in sales during Winterfest.” Steve Bate, LI Wine Council

13. SOLUTION: STOREFRONT ART GALLERY

18. DOWNTOWN DANCE PARTY