Community Research
UPDATE: The Town of Edson created an Arts Coordinator position in July 2016.
Edson has a population of 8090. Does not employ arts and culture staff. Has a mixed facility of 140 seats. The majority of communities that I spoke with that currently have no arts and culture people/position, have it on their agendas for the future. Either for their next budget agenda or next retreat agenda.
Following is a brief comparison to Edson of a variety of communities:
Prepared for: Citizens Supporting a Culture and Performing Arts Facility (Now ACE) By: Anita Michie November 26, 2007
PDF – Community Comparison ChartView the complete 21-page 2008 Community Comparison summary:
PDF – 2008 Info Gathering Road Trip