O'ARTS: CITY OF OCEANSIDE ARTS MASTER PLAN

Cultural Economic Development Plan

O'Arts is the City of Oceanside's first arts master plan. Although the City's role in arts leadership dates to the early 1990s, City Council commissioned this plan to advance Oceanside’s arts and define ways the arts could contribute even more to the community. Building on the momentum of recent successes, including California Arts Council designation of the downtown cultural district, it was an opportune time to consider the multiple roles the arts play in the local economy, for youth, and in the ongoing development taking place throughout the community. The plan is based on the community's distinct and authentic local culture, and defines multiple strategies for creative placemaking throughout the city.