In the Online Profiles, however, we wish to highlight projects in which cultural organizations are deliberate in planning civic dialogue activity in relation to the art experience, with the intent to enhance participants' connection to the issue as well as the art. Such planned dialogue may be facilitated in conjunction with the final artistic presentation or an integral part of the development of the work-or both. Civic Dialogue - With the above in mind, ADI has defined civic dialogue to specifically refer to dialogue in which citizens participate in public discussion about civic issues, policies, or decisions that affect their lives, communities, and society. Meaningful civic dialogue is intentional and purposeful. Dialogue organizers have a sense of what difference they hope to make through civic dialogue and participants are informed about why the dialogue is taking place and what may result.
Civic dialogue works toward common understanding in an open-ended discussion.
It engages multiple perspectives on an issue, including potentially conflicting and unpopular ones, rather than promoting a single point of view. Civic Issue - Civic issues may be defined as specifically local or having a broader regional, national, or international focus. Civic issues might relate to a specific incident, policy debate, or community concern or may be broader or pervasive but demanding public dialogue. It is made possible with support from The Ford Foundation.