"Elevating the Arts"The renovations that are about to start on the Harriston Public Library are going to make an enormous difference to everyone who enjoys the library. All three levels of the library will be completely accessible by the new elevator and all the facilities within the building will be renovated. The Harriston Public Library will be a magnificent jewel in our community’s cultural life. No one could be more excited about an elevator than we are at the Minto Arts Council. We see the addition of an elevator as our way to “Elevate the Arts in Minto”. The Arts Council’s mandate is to support and foster enjoyment of and participation in the Arts in Minto. We are planning our future gallery programming already and during the period when the construction is happening we will be preparing for a very exciting and active schedule of exhibition, concerts and a range of other arts activities. This is an exciting time for Arts and Culture in Minto. Minto Cultural Plan & Cultural Mapping ProjectIn 2010 the Town of Minto was successful in receiving funding to undertake a Municipal Cultural Plan and Cultural Mapping Exercise. The Minto Arts Council sat on the Steering Committee of this plan and is proud knowing that the Town of Minto is one of the smallest communities to undertake this type of initiative. A major shift is underway in the nature of the economy across Ontario and beyond. It is a shift away from manufacturing and agriculture as the foundation of many local economies toward a creative economy driven by ideas, innovation, knowledge, collaboration and creativity. It is an economy in which people ‗are paid to think.‘ While most of the attention related to the creative economy has focused on urban centres, there is growing evidence of the opportunities it presents for smaller communities and rural areas such as Minto. A Cultural Plan for Minto draws on the growing body of ideas and practices related to the role of culture in building creative rural economies. Purpose of the Plan The purpose of the Cultural Plan for Minto is to establish an overall vision and set of strategies and actions to guide cultural development in the Town. Specific objectives include: To create a shared vision and foundation for collaboration, resource sharing and audience development for cultural and heritage activities and attractions across the amalgamated municipality ; To build an interest and understanding of culture in the community; To explore the role culture can play in community economic development, downtown revitalization and other important community plans and initiatives; To integrate culture across other areas of municipal planning and community projects For more information on the Municipal Cultural Plan and to find out how you can become involved in its implementation visit www.mintoculturalplan.ca or call Belinda at 519-338-2511 ext 241. 2011 Archie Award Winner
Minto Arts Council President Wesley Bates presents Katrina Lenselink with the 2011 Archie Award at the Minto Clifford Public School Grade 8 Graduation. Minto Arts Councils wins 2011 Harriston Home Hardware Outstanding Organization Award
Minto Arts Council President Wesley Bates and Past President Judy Tuck accept the award from Harriston Home Hardware owner Patty Mock at the 2011 Minto Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards held May 12, 2011. Thank you Silent Auction Donors!
Minto Arts Council Memberships Now AvailableBecome a Member of the Minto Arts Council and receive the following benefits:
Memberships are only $15/person or $25/family for the 2010 season. Pick up your membership card today by visiting the Minto Heritage Gallery during regular operating hours.
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