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About VCCREATES
Supporting Arts, Culture, and Creativity In Ventura County
The soul of Ventura County lies in its rich cultural history and the vibrancy, creativity, and dynamism of its diverse communities. These qualities that make our county such a great place to live are also the ones that energize the regional creative economy. We are embarking on an exciting journey to celebrate, elevate, and invest in creativity in our community: Ventura County’s first Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Strategic Plan (ACCESP).
ARts, Culture, and the Creative Economy
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Ventura County's Map of Arts & Culture
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Car Shows. First Fridays. Festivals. Symphony. Surf Contests? Theater? E-Sports Tournaments? The Ventura County Fair? All the above?
We want to know how you participate in arts, culture, creativity in Ventura County. What are the events, locations, and experiences that are important you and your friends and family? This map will help us understand what defines the Ventura County experience- and how we can best support the communities in our county.
The Creative Economy in Ventura County
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Why a Strategic Plan for Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy?
Ventura County’s Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Strategic Plan (ACCESP) is a recognition of the important impact the cultural and creative arts has on Ventura County’s economic vitality, social well-being,
Your Voice Matters: Share Your Thoughts on Arts & Culture in Ventura County
Surveys For Residents and Arts & Culture Professionals As part of our strategic planning process, we are excited to announce three online surveys where you can help shape the future
Introducing the VC Creates Steering Committee: Guiding Ventura County’s Arts Culture and Creative Economy Strategic Plan
The County of Ventura is proud to announce the formation of a dedicated Steering Committee that will guide the development of our county’s first Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Strategic