The Castlegar Cultural Advisory Committee hosted Cultural round table meeting June 12 at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss future objectives of the committee, and possible actions steps for continued growth in culture.
Over 23 organizations were represented at the June 12 meeting, spokesperson for the Cultural Advisory Committee Jacquie Hamilton stated “ Great strides have been made for culture in our community, we want to continue to move forward and work together. “
Questions were identified and discussed at the open space discussions including, website, marketing and promotions, cultural facilities, engaging youth and an open question “What else could we be doing to support art and cultural organizations in our area.”
Ann Damude Facilitator for the Round Table was happy to see such a great turnout and an opportunity for organizations to meet and identify what steps should be taken in moving forward and working together. “Communities outside of Castlegar are now looking at Castlegar and watching how they are accomplishing and growing in Cultural initiatives, and projects. Castlegar should be proud of their accomplishments.’
A report and general information/framework will be sent to the Advisory Committee and all those that participated last night to identify next steps, and a plan for moving forward.
Background
The Cultural Advisory Committee provides the Castlegar and District Recreation Commission with advice and recommendations on strategic cultural development direction and related matters. The Committee also serves as a liaison function for organizations in the community who are engaged in the development and delivery of cultural programs and initiatives. Projects that have been identified and completed are the adoption of a cultural policy for the City of Castlegar, a cultural website designed to market cultural organizations in and around Castlegar, a Cultural A- Fair run for two years to educate our community on the wealth of arts/culture/heritage and Kootenay Festival a multi-cultural arts festival that engages the public in an accessible multi-faceted cultural experience.
If interested in receiving further information please contact Audrey Maxwell Polovnikoff, Castlegar & District Recreation Complex at 250 365-3386 or email apolovnikoff@rdck.bc.ca.