There are 14 key strategies in the West Vancouver Arts & Culture Strategy (2018-2023).
Please read the strategies below and then proceed to question 1.
Goal 1 – PEOPLE – Enable Leadership and Collaboration
Strategies:
1.1 Strengthen Partnerships and Collaboration
Examples:
- Expand the District’s participation with adjacent municipalities and organizations to take advantage of synergies and efficiencies related to arts and culture facilities and programming
- Convene regular planning and coordination meetings for arts and culture groups across West Vancouver
- Increase engagement with community organizations in all sectors (business associations, foundations)
- Collaborate with schools (e.g. access space when not in school use)\
1.2 Build District capacity in Arts and Culture Planning and Decision-Making
- Example: Increase internal DWV collaboration related to arts and culture (with Parks, Planning, Communications)
1.3 Build Local Capacity in the Arts and Culture Sector
- Examples:
- Provide capacity-building support to arts and culture organizations (e.g. workshops for professional development, governance, audience development)
- Support opportunities for local business associations to expand and promote arts and culture within commercial cores
Goal 2 – PROGRAMS – Enhance Arts & Culture Opportunities
Strategies:
2.1 Promote Diversity and Inclusion in Programs and Events
Examples:
- Employ, commission, and encourage the involvement of a greater diversity of artists to reflect the DWV's rich multicultural and international character
- Collaborate with artists and communities of different cultural backgrounds, social service providers, and other organizations (e.g. multicultural groups, mental health providers)
2.2 Promote Indigenous Arts and Culture
Examples:
- Collaborate with Indigenous Nations and organizations to recognize, encourage, and promote Indigenous arts and culture
- Support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
21.43 Increase and Improve Local Opportunities
Examples:
- Support groups in increasing and improving programs
- Leverage the energy and expertise of existing festivals and events to stimulate and support new and improved events
- Enable the growth of spontaneous encounters with arts & culture
2.4 Expand the Interpretation and Sharing of West Vancouver’s Heritage
(e.g. use technology to advance heritage education, historical storytelling)
Goal 3 – PLACES – Enhance Arts & Culture Spaces and Places
Strategies:
3.1 Manage Existing District Facilities
Example:
- The District will maintain and upgrade existing District owned and District supported facilities.
3.2 Complete Facility Concept and Business Plans
Example:
- Identify the type(s), location(s), operating structure and funding of new arts and culture facilities
3.3 Build New Arts and Culture Facilities
Example:
- Work with partners to design and build new arts and culture facilities
3.4 Enhance Public Spaces and Support Placemaking
Examples:
- The District will embed the principles of placemaking into the design of all public spaces consistent with the OCP and local area plans
- Encourage more integration of public art in planning and design of public realm enhancements
- Identify locations for unique placemaking features
Goal 4 – PROCESSES – Improve Processes Related to Implementing Arts and Culture
Strategies:
4.1 Increase Awareness of Arts and Culture
Examples:
- Prepare and execute a communications plan for arts and culture in West Vancouver
- Investigate the potential for an integrated cultural marketing campaign across sectors and within the region
- Advocate for creative individuals in the arts and culture sector to have representation on District of West Vancouver boards and committees
4.2 Increase Investment in Arts and Culture
Examples:
- Expand the District of West Vancouver’s investment in arts and culture
- Review potential funding models for increasing investments in arts and culture
- Establish and retain administrative and governance structures that will enable access to leveraged funds (e.g. maintain arms-length governance of art institutions to remain eligible for provincial and federal grant opportunities)
4.3 Support and Establish Policies to Advance Arts and Culture
Examples:
- The District will support policies and plans such as the OCP and Economic Development Plan that encourage the expansion of arts and culture opportunities
- Work with the District of West Vancouver’s Planning and Development Services to implement policies supportive of arts and culture
