OneCape 2025 Breakout Session
Building Local Economies: Creating Vibrant Communities through Placemaking and the Arts
September 17, 2025 | 11:00 A.M.
Dune Room, Dune Building
Description:
The arts and culture sector is a key draw for many to Cape Cod and a critical part of the regional economy. Arts – public and private – can bring places alive and create unique experiences. Attendees in this session will learn about arts initiatives at the local, regional, and state-wide level that contribute to creating memorable and vibrant spaces and communities.
Speakers:
- Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council
- Julie Wake, Executive Director, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
- Jason Weeks, Executive Director, Cambridge Arts Council
- Chloe Schaefer, Chief Planner, Cape Cod Commission