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Overview & Updates Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment March 11, 2026 Our Purpose ACME was created in February 2025 to unify and strengthen Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment ecosystem.  Align funding, facilities, programming, and economic impact.  Increase transparency and accountability  Position Austin as a global cultural and arts capital 3 Our Structure ACME’s Executive Leadership Team Org Chart 5 Our 2025 Accomplishments ACME Year One Foundation: What We Accomplished Theme: Stabilize → Listen → Build Department Formation & Organizational Alignment Unified Five Legacy Divisions Launched The Creative Reset (TCR): Our Strategic Planning Process Strengthened Cross- Department Partnerships Initiated New Funding Framework Realigned Based on What We Heard 7 Our 2025 Goals The Creative Reset Launched in April 2025, it is a multi-phase, community- driven, strategic, and transformative process. Goal: Operational Excellence + Public Trust Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Funding Programs & *Art in Public Places Resolution Cultural Facilities & Museums Special Events & Alternative Funding Framework Strategic Plan In 2026, ACME will publish its first Strategic Plan 9 Our Work Ahead The Creative Reset Launched in April 2025, it is a multi-phase, community- driven, strategic, and transformative process. Phase 1: Funding Programs April 2025 • Conducted Outreach & Engagement • Collected Community Feedback June 2025 • Performed Internal Assessments • Analyzed Feedback July 2025 • Drafted New Guidelines • Conducted Roadshow to gain additional feedback September 2025 • Incorporated Feedback • Finalized Guidelines & Application Process October 2025 • Staff & Program Realignment • Launched ACME Funding Programs Completed December 2025 – March 2026 • Completing first Funding Cycle • Evaluation, Review and Adjustments • Wraparound Services 11 The Creative Reset Launched in April 2025, it is a multi-phase, community- driven, strategic, and transformative process. Phase 2: Cultural Facilities & Museums October- December 2025 • Conducted Outreach & Engagement • Collected Community Feedback January 2026 • Performed Internal Assessments • Analyzed Feedback February-March 2026 • Finalized Preliminary Data • Share with ACME Staff & City Leadership April 2026 • Publish “What Did We Miss?” • Gather Feedback at Boards, Commissions & Community Groups July 2026 • Incorporate Feedback • Finalize Executive Report August 2026 • Publish Final Report Completed 12 The Creative Reset Launched in April 2025, it is a multi-phase, community- driven, strategic, and transformative process. Phase 3: Special Events & Alternative Funding Framework Initiation Planning Execution Performance Monitoring Project Closure 13 The Creative Reset Launched in April 2025, it is a multi-phase, community- driven, strategic, and transformative process. Phase 4: Strategic Plan Work Includes: •Mission, Vision & Values alignment •Performance Metrics & KPIs •Revenue Modeling (FY27–FY31) •Facilities & Asset Strategy •Industry Ecosystem Alignment Areas of Focus: • Cultural Funding • Facilities & Museums • Music & Entertainment Ecosystem • Economic Impact & Tourism Alignment • Organizational Effectiveness 14 Let’s Partner How can you help?  Follow The Creative Reset closely  Provide your structured feedback  Connect with your Community  Spread the word  Participate in our engagement opportunities 16 ACME’s role is to: Stabilize. Strengthen. Strategize. Sustain. We are building a long-term framework for Austin’s creative economy. 17 Thank You