stronger creative sector can unite our residents; build a more sustainable, more humane city; strengthen our economy; and bring us joy. Now that we have a plan, it’s time to get all hands on deck. On behalf <strong>of</strong> the Steering Committee, I look forward to working with each <strong>of</strong> you to realize the opportunities ahead. Best, Anne Katz, Chair, <strong>Cultural</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> Steering Committee <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Science Festival, Town Center, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Institutes for Discovery <strong>Madison</strong> <strong>Cultural</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>Madison</strong>, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>2011</strong> 6
I. Acknowledgements This cultural plan is the product <strong>of</strong> the time and wisdom <strong>of</strong> many people. In particular, the consultants would like to express gratitude to Karin Wolf, Arts Administrator, and Bill Fruhling, Principal <strong>Plan</strong>ner, for serving as liaisons to the broader contributing city staff. In addition, this planning process spanned two mayoral administrations, and both the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> Mayor Paul Soglin and former Mayor David Cieslewicz contributed willingly to the work. Many other city employees, from clerical staff to department heads, committed important thoughts and energy to the plan. More than any other single group, the members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Madison</strong> <strong>Cultural</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> Steering Committee guided this process. They are: • Anne Katz, Chair and Executive Director, Arts <strong>Wisconsin</strong> • Fabu Carter-Brisco, Vice Chair and <strong>Madison</strong> Poet Laureate • Nick Andreano, a.k.a. Nick Nice, DJ • Allen Arntsen, Attorney, Foley and Lardner, LLP • Veronica Delcourt, former Dean <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences, MATC • Cathy Dethmers, Proprietor, High Noon Saloon • Patty Elson, Ex Officio, <strong>Madison</strong> Arts Commission • Steven Goldberg, Executive Director Foundation/Community Relations, CUNA Mutual • Ed Linville, Architect, Linville Architects • Oscar Mireles, Poet and Executive Director/Principal, Omega School • Linda Baldwin O'Hern, Publisher, Isthmus Newspaper • Georgene Pomplun, Artist and Chair, Dane County <strong>Cultural</strong> Affairs Commission • Marsha Rummel, Manager, Rainbow Bookstore and Alder, 6th District • Bob Sorge, Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, <strong>Madison</strong> Community Foundation • Jason Tish, Executive Director, <strong>Madison</strong> Trust for Historic Preservation • David Wells, Consultant, Terry Family Foundation <strong>Madison</strong> <strong>Cultural</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> Acknowledgements 7