Adopted 06/21/2018.

Zebulon Downtown Arts Council Strategic Plan

Vision Statement:  ZDAC will create art spaces throughout Downtown Zebulon to encourage community involvement and stimulate economic development.

ZDAC

PO Box 53

815 N Arendell Avenue

Zebulon NC 27597 

zdacnow@gmail.com

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Encourage Community Involvement

Year 1

• Host ZDAC tent at the Farmer's Market every other Saturday.
  
• Sponsor and promote an art festival at the Farmer's Market.
  
• ​Participate in holiday events in downtown Zebulon and the Community Center.
  
• Partner with other non-profits to support the arts.
  
• Partner with schools to support the arts programs.
  

Year 2

• Plan an art festival which involves downtown businesses.
  
• Plan and organize an acoustic concert in the downtown area.
  

Year 3

• Host a large art festival.
  
• Organize a series of acoustic concerts and/or theatrical performances.
  

Years 4 & 5

• ​Continue to provide art festivals and performances throughout the year.
  

Create Art Spaces Throughout Downtown Zebulon

Year 1 

• Display artwork in public locations throughout Zebulon.
  
• Sponsor rotating art exhibits in the Town Hall Lobby.
  

Year 2

• ​Sponsor a Mural in partnership with United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.
  

Year 3

• Sponsor sculptural artwork in downtown Zebulon.
  

Year 4

• ​Create a downtown art exhibit/performance space.
  

Stimulate Economic Development

Year 1

• Provide use of tent space at Farm Fresh Market for artists to sell and demonstrate their art.
  

Year 2

• Link artists with local businesses where they can sell and display their work.
  

Year 3

• Market Zebulon as a town that has a strong art presence.
  

Year 4

• Increase revenue for downtown business as a result of attendance at art events sponsored by ZDAC.
  

Year 5

• ​Renovate a downtown building to create an art and cultural center.