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Welcomes You to
Building Arts Community in Markham!
August 12, 13, 18 2014
Jane Milrose, ChairOwner -- Expedia CruiseShipCenters
Diane Hallquist, Vice Chair
Seneca College
Peter Still, TreasurerPeter Still, CGA
Helen ArgiroMAC Executive DirectorYRAC Board of Directors
Kim SommersDirector of Finance – Petroff Partnership
Architects
Pat HowellMarkham African Caribbean Association
Muzna SiddiqiMarketing Manager, MAC liaison for MTAC
Nazish HussainMarkham Lawyer, MAC Volunteer Coordinator
Christine JordonMarkham Volunteer, Liaison for MCPG
Meet our Board of Directors
1. Introductions2. Short Survey3. Discussion:
Sharing the Needs & Challenges Suggesting Solutions & Opportunities Proposing Next Steps
4. Closing
Agenda
Markham Arts Council/MAC Registered charity not-for-profit organization Focus on Markham’s arts and cultural sector Founded and in continuous operation since 2004
MandateThe Markham Arts Council serves the community and enriches the lives of its citizens by educating, developing and supporting a vibrant cultural community that champions the arts, while promoting the work of professional and emerging literary, visual and performing artists.
Current Arts Programming International Festival of Authors/IFOA
Markham, Touring Event: expansion is planned for future IFOA events in Markham on an annual basis
Markham at the Movies, Toronto International Film Festival’s Film Circuit: bringing TIFF films to Markham
Markham Teen Arts Council: fostering arts and culture while providing leadership opportunities for Markham youth
Markham Creative Photography Group: Founded in 2013, has over 650 members and growing
Visual Art Show(s): Members Fall Art Show Sept.17th-21st at the McKay Art Centre
Holiday Artisan Show & Sale (2nd Annual): local artisans display and sell their work in this curated show
Arts Programming: Partner Events
• ArtsExposed ConferencePartnership with York Regional Arts Council - 4th annual
• PechaKuchaPartnership with Markham Public Libraries and the Varley Art Gallery - 3 times per year
• Found Words Poetry DayPartnership with the Varley Art Gallery
• York SlamProfessional/emerging spoken word artists – 3rd
annual
• Markham TalesPartnership with Diaspora Dialogues Toronto
• MFA Writers WorkshopPartnership with Humber College and IFOA Harbourfront – new programming for fall 2014
1. Building Arts Community Value Incubation for community groups/committees Outreach to members & arts community Shared knowledge, facilities and resources Group discounts (design, print, advertising) Consultations + educational seminars &
workshops: grant-writing, fundraising, Artist entrepreneurial skills
Networking & showcasing opportunities for artists Joint fundraising event(s) to benefit arts
organizations Liaison to City of Markham on behalf of
community-based arts & cultural organizations
2. Building Capital Grants, event sponsorship, fundraising initiatives,
etc.
3. Building Infrastructure
4. Launching LaVaLab – Tues. Aug. 12th @ noon!
5. Working with City of Markham – Strategic Planning
Our Immediate Future
LaVaLab is an online website/digital portal and Literary and Visual Arts Journal – NOW LIVE
It has been dubbed “...the Facebook for artists” by XI Digital Media It will unify, showcase and promote the work of writers and artists
throughout York Region and the world in one online location LaVaLab will create a significant and sustainable revenue stream through
annual membership fees, personal profile fees, advertising opportunities and competition entrance fees within 3 to 5 years
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has approved a 3 year grant totalling $185,000 for the construction and development of LaVaLab
LaVaLab is now in beta testing phase and is being closely watch by arts and culture organizations across Canada
Profits from this innovative revenue generating project will contribute to the future financial sustainability and operating costs of Markham Arts Council
Needs/Challenges Solutions/Opportunities
Arts Community
Needs/Challenges Solutions/Opportunities
Arts Community
OUR « TO-DO » LIST!
Future Arts Programming
Arts in the Park
Artist Studio Tour
Luminato Festival of Arts & Creativity
Benefit Concert for the Arts
Arts Award Recognition Program
Markham Arts & Culture Centre
YOU
Arts Future Programming
Arts in the Park (June 2014 pilot with the Unionville Festival)
Artist Studio Tour Luminato (discussions
underway for future programming)
Benefit Concert for the Arts Benefit Concert for the Arts 2 or 3 night event featuring headline
talent from various cultural communities in Markham
Presented as an annual event Grow into Gala for the Arts event
Arts Awards Recognition Program
Awards for excellence presented to arts and culture organizations, and individual artists
Examples: Best new talent, Best volunteer, Best corporate sponsor, Best new artist, etc.
Gala evening to present awards
Arts & Culture Centre
Would:• Provide artists with multi-
purpose workspace • Provide artists with space to
create, collaborate, workshop, rehearse, exhibit
and/or perform their art/work from concept to completion
Arts & Culture Centre
◦ Will have living space to facilitate cultural exchange artists or art students from around the world
◦ Will include a black box theatre with retractable seating
◦ Will be a hub of activity; a model of creativity and a home for exciting, innovative programming that showcases the expressive talents of a wide range of culturally
diverse artists living and working in Markham along with artists from around the world
◦ Will grow into a School for the Arts
THANK YOU Arts & Culture Thrive Here!