{"id":8743,"date":"2018-03-13T04:00:30","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.altethos.com\/?p=8743"},"modified":"2019-02-11T22:08:34","modified_gmt":"2019-02-12T05:08:34","slug":"meow-wolf-effect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/altethos.com\/meow-wolf-effect\/","title":{"rendered":"The Meow Wolf Effect"},"content":{"rendered":"

By now everyone in Denver is aware that Meow Wolf <\/a>is coming to town. The overall reaction is one of anticipation as the famed immersive art experience from Santa Fe prepares for opening a 90,000 square foot experience in Denver in 2020. In this blog series, I will discuss such topics as the creative economy and how cities can best utilize this new form of entertainment. This overview will provide context as we explore how the Meow Wolf Effect will alter the ethos of Denver and perhaps a city near you.<\/p>\n

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Denver is already leading the way in support of the creative economy with its Imagine 2020<\/a> Cultural Plan. Denver is actively striving for engagement in the arts that brings together local creative problem solvers. \u201cOverwhelmingly, Denver residents believe that arts, culture and creativity contribute to the vitality of the city. Eighty-seven percent of Denver residents believe that arts, culture and creativity contribute to Denver\u2019s economy, as reported in the scientific public survey conducted for the cultural plan. Additionally, 85 percent agree the sector attracts tourism. Eighty-one percent believe that arts, culture and creativity help develop active and unique neighborhoods.\u201d – Imagine 2020. How does this all tie into the new addition of Meow Wolf to our community?<\/p>\n

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So, how can local communities, cities, businesses, museums, and artists utilize this newfound momentum in Denver? \u00a0In a world where we need more support for creative thinking to solve current global and local issues, how can we launch a statewide effort to harness this momentum? Here are a couple of concepts that come to mind:<\/p>\n