Purpose

The purpose of the Arts Facilities Advisory Committee (AFAC) is to make recommendations to staff and Council on the development of a new arts and culture facility that aligns with Council’s vision to make West Vancouver a liveable, vibrant, and inclusive community. 

Duties

The AFAC will:

(a) confirm an arts and culture facility vision and concept, by:

• engaging with the arts and culture community, community user groups, and the public;

(b) recommend a framework for capital fundraising, by:

• researching best practices in capital fundraising for arts and culture facilities; and
• confirming best practices and developing a framework to guide capital fundraising; and

(c) recommend a governance model, by:

• researching and collecting data on a variety of governance models;
• soliciting public input and participation from community organizations and groups;
• confirming values that will guide the development of a governance model; and
• ensuring the long-term sustainable operation of an arts and culture facility.

Term

An appointment or reappointment of a volunteer member is for a two-year term. A volunteer member may serve for up to six consecutive years on the committee.

Council Representative

Councillor Snider

Members

Rob Brown, Richard Finley, Gavin Froome, Bo Helliwell, Elaine McHarg, Latash-Maurice Nahanee, Graham Nicholls (Co-Chair), Lesel Radage, Cynthia Sully (Co-Chair), Jennifer Webb, Jason Wexler, and Ronald Yaworsky.

Staff Liaison

Christie Rosta, Cultural Services Manager

604-374-1779

Documents

Terms of Reference

Arts & Culture Strategy - 2018–2023

Arts & Culture Facilities Plan - June 2019

Arts Facilities Site Identification Analysis - February 2020