A first draft of the Macon-Bibb Cultural Master Plan will be released February 10 and the organizers are seeking public input.

Recognizing the potential of arts and culture to drive community connection and economic growth, a community-wide Cultural Planning Process was launched in Macon-Bibb County in spring of 2019 with the aim of increasing arts access and engagement across the area. The plan was funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and provided to the Community Foundation of Central Georgia on behalf of a community partnership including the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, the Bibb County School District, Macon Arts Alliance, Macon-Bibb County, Mercer University, the Museum of Arts and Sciences, and Visit Macon.

Over the course of the last several months, Lord Cultural Resources, consultants on the plan, have led community meetings across Macon-Bibb County. Input from these meetings as well as interviews with leaders in the non-profit, business and government sectors informed the plan.

Macon residents are invited to share feedback about the plan by attending either of two planned meetings:

Monday, February 10 at 10 am at the Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street, Macon, GA 31217)

Monday, February 10 at 4 pm at the Museum of Arts and Sciences (4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210)

The final plan will be released in March.