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 is for a two-year term and members may serve up to six years on the committee.

Council Representative

Councillor Soprovich

Members

Merla Beckerman, Rob Brown, Richard Finley, Gavin Froome, Bo Helliwell, Elaine McHarg, Latash-Maurice Nahanee, Graham Nicholls (Co-Chair), 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 Facilities Plan - June 2019

Arts & Culture Strategy - 2018–2023

Arts Facilities Site Identification Analysis - February 2020