Arts Facilities Advisory Committee
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 Cameron
Members
Jennifer Webb (Co-Chair), Barbara Brink, Rob Brown, Michael Evans, Richard Finley, Eric Fiss, Roz Seyednejad, and Jason Wexler (Co-Chair).
Staff Liaison
Christie Rosta, Cultural Services Manager
Documents
Arts & Culture Facilities Plan - June 2019
Arts & Culture Strategy - 2018–2023
Arts Facilities Site Identification Analysis - February 2020
Next meeting
Arts Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting
TBD
Electronic meeting details
This meeting will be conducted via electronic communication facilities, pursuant to Council Committee Procedure Bylaw No. 5020, 2019.
Members of the public who wish to listen and provide input are encouraged to attend virtually via Webex.
View detailed instructions on joining a virtual committee meeting
Click the meeting link, enter your name, email address, and event password, then click "Join Now". Note: Only click "join by browser" if you do not plan on using your microphone.
Written submissions regarding matters that fall within the committee’s mandate can also be submitted to staff liaisons and will be circulated to members prior to a meeting for their information.