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Arts Master Plan

• It is important to acknowledge and support Santa Clarita’s
artists and creatives (e.g., design professionals, film industry
professionals, owners of small businesses in the creative
industries) as a foundation for the community’s cultural
development.

• There is very high support for the City taking the leadership
role in arts and cultural development.

• Citizens want to play an active role in the continued
development of Santa Clarita’s cultural life.

• Community members seek better access to information
about arts events and activities.

Vision Statement

The following vision statement is the community’s collective definition of
successful cultural development in Santa Clarita in the coming decade:

The City of Santa Clarita will be recognized as a “city of the arts,” where
the lives of residents, artists, and visitors are enriched through artistic
and cultural experiences.

Conclusions

The community engagement and vision lead to several conclusions about
Santa Clarita’s cultural identity and future.

First, Santa Clarita has articulated a vision of elevating its cultural life. As a
relatively young community, located adjacent to one of the world’s cultural
capitals, Santa Clarita is coming of age in cultural terms. Its tastes and the

scope of its cultural interests have expanded. Its population has grown and
diversified. The community’s vision is not merely for more but rather an
evolution in the way arts and culture fit in the community: increasing the quality
and sophistication of local offerings, enabling community creativity, celebrating
diverse cultures, and going beyond children and families to meet the needs of

young adults.

Second, Santa Clarita is also in the process of becoming more than a suburb
of Los Angeles. It is transforming into an exurban, regional place proclaiming its
own distinct identity. In cultural terms, this is reflected in the community’s

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