Community Arts Programming

ABOUT US

 

Formed in 2005 The Hope & District Arts Council had a vision to provide affordable, accessible arts and cultural programming to the community and surrounding area. 

 

A small group believed in the powerful impact of arts and culture on a community and were interested in re-establishing an arts council in Hope. Thanks to their dedication The Hope & District Arts Council was created.

 

From 2007-2009 we received provincial funding for administration and were able to hire staff members who worked endlessly to get the council  “off the ground.”

 

We put community interests first, fostering and promoting arts and culture by offering affordable, accessible arts programming and cultural activities.

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The Hope & District Arts Council is an arts and cultural non-profit society with over 50 members.

MANDATE

To enhance the quality of life in Hope, British Columbia and District by:

•  fostering and promoting arts and culture

•  increasing and broadening opportunities for residents to participate in and enjoy cultural activities

 

MISSION

• Celebrate, preserve, support and advocate for the Arts in an inclusive way, bringing together the community’s artists and artistic organizations;

• Enrich the community’s quality of life by fostering public interest in, appreciation for and understanding of the Arts;

• Bridge cultures through the Arts;

• Promote the vision, creativity and energy of the community through the Arts;

• Encourage creative participation and excellence in artistic development; and

• Act as a clearing house for information and a forum for communication in the field of the Arts.

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CORE VALUES

To further its mandate, mission and goals, the Hope & District Arts Council will, at all times, be guided by the following core values:

1. Pursuit of Excellence

2. Celebration of Diversity

3. Leadership and Innovation

4. Communication and Consultation

5. Commitment

6. Respect and Inclusiveness

7. Integrity and Transparency

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