Background

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee was first formed as the Arts & Culture Committee in 1997. Heritage was added in 2007. This is a group of up to ten members who have been appointed by Council, plus one non-voting Liaison position filled by a representative from another arts, culture or heritage group.

Mandate of the Committee

To prepare, implement and, on an ongoing basis, review and revise an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategic Plan for the District of Sechelt, which will meet the goals identified in the District of Sechelt Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy; and to supervise and/or coordinate projects, events, proposals, and policies with regard to Arts, Culture and Heritage; and to advise Council on same.

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference guide Committee members as how to conduct their meetings and what types of activities to undertake.

Volunteers Wanted

Letters of interest are being sought from those residents who have some prior knowledge or interest in arts, culture or heritage, and who are motivated to plan and participate in projects that promote arts and culture in Sechelt.  Please see the Volunteer members document for more information.

Strategic Plan

The Arts and Culture Plan was developed in 1999 and revised in 2007. The Strategic Plan 2011 is now available.

Sunshine Coast Regional Cultural Strategy

The Sunshine Coast Regional Cultural Strategy was also developed in 2007.  In the Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee’s 2007 Strategic Plan they show support for this regional strategy in Policy 1: Importance of Arts and Culture.