CULTURAL STRATEGIC PLANNINGIf creative cities are the end, cultural planning is the means.- Municipal Cultural Planning

WHY CREATE A CULTURAL PLAN FOR WHITE ROCK?

WHITE ROCK’S CULTURAL PLANNING TO DATE

Synopsis for the City of White Rock Artsand Culture Mapping Project

2011Arts Economic Task Force produce Arts Economic Strategy 2013 - 2017

2012

CULTURAL STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS REPORT

Vision Statement

White Rock is a vibrant community that provides diverse artistic and cultural experiences, supports artists of all disciplines and is a year round destination for cultural tourism.

DRAFT STRATEGIC GOALSGOAL #1: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE ARTSGROW THE CREATIVE ECONOMY AND CULTURE LED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

GOAL #2: EXPAND PARTNERSHIPS AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITYBROADEN THE CITY’S LEADERSHIP IN ARTS AND CULTURE, MAXIMIZE PARTNERSHIPS AND FOSTER COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CREATIVE SECTOR AND BUSINESSES.

GOAL #3: INCREASE AND RENEW PUBLIC SPACES REVITALIZE UPTOWN, ANIMATE STREETS, ENLIVEN PUBLIC SPACES AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ARTS AND CULTURAL FACILITIES.

DRAFT STRATEGIC GOALSGOAL #4: DEVELOP DIVERSE ARTS PROGRAMS AND FESTIVALSSUPPORT WHITE ROCK’S SPIRIT OF CELEBRATION BY BROADENING THE RANGE OF ARTS EXPERIENCES, OPPORTUNITIES AND FESTIVALS.

GOAL #5: PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE STRENGHTEN PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RAISE VISIBILITY TO INCREASE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS OF ARTS AND CULTURE.

NEXT STEPS

Conduct a workshop with stakeholders to create measurable actions

Identify the lead for all measurable actions

Draft Cultural Strategic Plan presented to community stakeholders for review

Present Draft Cultural Strategic Plan to Council for endorsement and funding

CATF to ensure the action items are delivered