Raleigh’s Arts Community Creative Spaces Plan

The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified firms to develop a comprehensive “Raleigh’s Arts Community Creative Spaces Plan.” The consultant will conduct research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning to produce a 10‑year roadmap that expands inclusive, affordable creative spaces for artists, nonprofits, and community groups across the city. The scope includes: • Developing project framework and objectives. • Researching current arts‑space inventory, needs, and geographic distribution. • Analyzing funding ecosystems, real‑estate landscape, and policy impacts. • Facilitating collaborative planning sessions with a steering committee and broader community. • Delivering draft and final strategic plan reports, communication materials, and implementation timelines. The contract budget is capped at $250,000 and the proposal deadline is September 25, 2026.