ACI Hosts Two Public Meetings on the Future of Arts Advocacy
January 25, 2012
The Association of Cultural Industries of Newfoundland and Labrador invites members and the general public to two special events in February. First up on Friday, February 17th is a talk by Alain Pineau, National Director of the Canadian Conference of the Arts, given as part of his national tour for 2012. Mr. Pineau will speak to the future of arts advocacy in Canada as well as collect feedback on the massive changes the 66-year-old arts advocacy organization is undergoing as part of restructuring to meet the new realities of government engagement with the arts.
The next morning, Saturday, February 18th, ACI will hold a public meeting attended by our strategic planning facilitator to collect public opinion on similar issues facing the arts sector here in Newfoundland and Labrador to inform our next five-year plan. What is the state of the arts in our province? Are current investment levels satisfactory? How can arts organizations better represent the needs of the sector when advocacy itself is not eligible for funding support?
That afternoon, ACI will also hold its AGM for the general membership, and strategic planning session for the board.
Event 1 – Friday, February 17th, 2012
What: Alain Pineau, National Director, Canadian Conference of the Arts: “The State of the Arts in Canada and the Future for the CCA”
When: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Anna Templeton Centre, 278 Duckworth Street, St. John’s
Also: Social reception to follow at local pub
Event 2 – Saturday, February 18th, 2012
What: ACI Public Meeting: “The State of the Arts in Newfoundland and Labrador and the Future for ACI”
When: 10am – 12pm
Where: The Rocket, 2nd Floor, 272 Water Street, St. John’s
Also: ACI members and associate members are invited to stay for the AGM from 12pm – 1pm. The new board will stay for a strategic planning session from 1 to 5pm.
Please come and add your thoughts and wisdom to ACI’s collective voice for the arts.
Contact ACI Executive Director George Murray for more details at 709 738 4333.