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 & CreativityBenefit 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!