
Case Study: OneFrederick Collaborative
Service Area: Community Organizing
Problem:
Frederick’s creative community faced systemic challenges, including a lack of affordable studio spaces, limited funding opportunities, and insufficient integration of art into broader community development efforts. Many local artists felt unsupported, leading to an outmigration of talent.
Solution:
Watershed Insight partnered with the OneFrederick Collaborative to organize the creative community around a shared vision of interdependence. They conducted ecosystem mapping to identify gaps, advocated for policies to support artists, and developed programs such as grant opportunities, shared creative spaces, and public art initiatives. Community events and workshops were also launched to connect residents with local artists and build public support for the creative community.
Result:
Frederick’s creative ecosystem thrived, with a 50% increase in available resources for artists and the establishment of two new collaborative studio spaces. Local art festivals and public art installations strengthened community ties and boosted local economic activity, making Frederick a hub for creative talent and cultural innovation.
Problem:
Frederick’s creative community faced systemic challenges, including a lack of affordable studio spaces, limited funding opportunities, and insufficient integration of art into broader community development efforts. Many local artists felt unsupported, leading to an outmigration of talent.
Solution:
Watershed Insight partnered with the OneFrederick Collaborative to organize the creative community around a shared vision of interdependence. They conducted ecosystem mapping to identify gaps, advocated for policies to support artists, and developed programs such as grant opportunities, shared creative spaces, and public art initiatives. Community events and workshops were also launched to connect residents with local artists and build public support for the creative community.
Result:
Frederick’s creative ecosystem thrived, with a 50% increase in available resources for artists and the establishment of two new collaborative studio spaces. Local art festivals and public art installations strengthened community ties and boosted local economic activity, making Frederick a hub for creative talent and cultural innovation.