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About Us - Programs
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Aims |
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Arts advocacy at all levels
of government. |
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Foster and support artistic and cultural endeavors in the community.
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Information and resource
network for cultural projects and activities. |
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What We Do
To
implement our Aims, the Arts Council has identified a
number of ongoing programs, and is always on the look out for
special projects:
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Provide scholarships
to students at New Westminster Secondary School and Douglas College who
are pursuing further training or a career in the arts (2)
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Operate an Art Gallery in Queens Park, featuring monthly exhibits
in a variety of mediums by established and emerging artists (2)
(3).
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Work with the local schools on programs to ensure art enrichment
opportunities for students (2).
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Publish a bi-annual Arts Directory of local artists, arts organization,
facilities, and instructors (3).
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Publish a quarterly
newsletter, The Art Beat, giving news and events relating to the
Arts in New Westminster (3).
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Act as advocates of the arts at both the Municipal and Provincial
level (1).
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Distribute annual grants and provide in-kind assistance to member
groups (2) (3).
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Produce a variety of annual and semi-annual events, including craft
fairs and concerts (2).
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Administer an Art Rental program
(2).
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Present an annual Children's Summer School of the Arts
(2).
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Work with many other community groups and organizations to promote
and encourage all types of artistic endeavors (2).
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Attend planning meetings
and conferences at City, Provincial and Federal Levels (1).
If you want to make an
input to the activities of the Arts Council of New Westminster,
become a member today!
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