In April of 2011, on behalf of the Beautification and Public Art Commission, Chair Bruce Aiken presented a series of ideas to the City Council to stimulate the arts industry in Flagstaff.  Among the possibilities was an idea to create an arts incubator, similar to facilities and programs in other cities.  With positive support form the Council, BBB-Beautification funds were allocated to study this idea in greater detail.  Shortly thereafter, a grant opportunity (National Endowment for the Arts - Our Town Grant) arose that could fund fifty percent of the study.  The grant was applied for and awarded to Flagstaff Cultural Partners in partnership with the City, effectively reducing the City funding by fifty percent.  Beginning in May of 2012, Flagstaff Cultural Partners sought an individual that could devote full-time to the exploration of this idea with major emphasis on community outreach and partnering, seeking consensus on the benefits, pro forma costs, and the best path forward.  Laura Kelly has been leading this effort since and this presentation of the ArtBox Institute Final Report represents the formal "close-out" of the City's portion of this effort.  The final report is attached to provide more details.  It should be noted that the conclusion did not result in a recommendation to acquire or build a physical facility at this time; that the idea of incubation (programmatic assistance) for artists will continue under the ArtBox Institute of Flagstaff Cultural Partners; and that the final recommendations do not seek further financial support from the City.  The Beautification and Public Art Commission goal of stimulating the arts industry through arts incubation is well developed and expected to be successful as the program is rolled out in January of 2014 and further refined over the following years of operation.