What is Cultural Mapping?
Cultural mapping is a systematic approach to identifying, recording and classifying a community's cultural resources. A stronger knowledge base about culture in Burlington informs planning and policy, supports economic development and tourism and expands access and participation. The goal of cultural mapping is to help a community recognize, celebrate and support cultural diversity for economic, social and regional development.
Burlington’s Cultural Map is an interactive tool that helps residents and visitors locate cultural assets throughout the city. Are you looking for an antique store, architect, dance studio, graphic designer, theatre company, art gallery, festival or event, artist studio, writer, band, photographer, music teacher, or public art in the city? If so, explore Burlington’s diverse cultural resources and Spot Culture! This interactive map offers a new way to discover the city’s arts, cultural and heritage resources – all the places you can go to enrich your experience of Burlington.
Get on the Map
Do you want to promote your artistic talent, cultural group, festival, business or collective across the city? Local creative organizations, businesses and professionals are invited to create listings on the cultural map. The map enables residents to add and maintain their own listings and search and discover other cultural resources including: community cultural organizations, creative cultural industries, festivals and events, cultural facilities and spaces, cultural heritage, independent artists, natural heritage and public art. Create your own listing today!
Cultural mapping enables us to understand and share culture, to rethink history and promote creativity and development. Engaging the community in the cultural mapping process promotes diversity and equality, builds civic identity, supports cultural sustainability and develops an inventory of the cultural assets that make Burlington unique. Open Burlington’s cultural map and immerse yourself in the city’s cultural treasures.