The California Arts Council’s cultural districts program aims to assist Californians in leveraging the state’s considerable assets in the areas of culture, creativity, and diversity. A cultural district is generally understood as a well-defined geographic area with a high concentration of cultural resources and activities.
California Cultural Districts highlight the cultural legacy of our state’s most valuable resource, its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each district helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote socio-economic and ethnic diversity through culture and creative expression.
14 districts will serve as California’s inaugural state-designated Cultural Districts, highlighting some of the thriving cultural diversity and unique artistic identities within local communities across California.
Informed by stakeholder, advisory board, and community inputs, we thoughtfully reviewed the current influences on the Cultural District, including its complex histories and legacies. Comprehensive qualitative research included diverse community conversations, intercept interviews with both local and non-local visitors, on-site analyses, and evaluations of visitation trends and parking facilities.
Balboa Park is the cultural heart of San Diego and home to a diverse collection of arts, science, history, and culture venues. Located between busy downtown San Diego and the vibrant neighborhoods of Hillcrest and North Park, Balboa Park attracts over 13 million visitors every year.
The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership established the banner program as a way to accomplish the following:
The Balboa Park Cultural District Banner Program prioritizes Cultural Partnership members and considers relevant stakeholders when there is availability. Participation in the Cultural District Banner Program is on a rotating basis to ensure all Cultural Partnership members have the opportunity to participate.
If you are a member organization interested in learning more about the Banner Program, please contact us at admin@bpcp.org.