Presentation
Creating a West Shore Community Arts and Culture Centre
June 13, 2023Pages 45–5510 sections
A presentation outlining the vision, timeline, and economic impact of a proposed 350-seat community-oriented arts and culture centre for the West Shore region.
350 seat theatre with large lobby35,000+ full-time and casual creatives in the regionArts add nearly $1 billion in direct economic outputs every year5 to 1 social return on investmentJune 13, 2023
Creating a West Shore Community Arts and Culture Centre
June 13, 2023
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A community-oriented arts and culture centre
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A brief timeline
- 2002 CRD identifies need
- 2005 WSCC confirms need
- 2007 WS Cultural Collaboratory
- 2011 RRU Needs Assessment
- 2013 Schick Shiner report
- 2017 PACS formed
- 2017 – 2021 multiple sites investigated
- 2022 Updated feasibility study
- 2023 Accessibility study
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Imagine
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The Right Spaces
- 350 seat theatre with large lobby
- Exhibition space /multi-purpose /rehearsal
- Smaller rooms for teaching, classes, workshops, meetings
- Studio with sprung floor (suitable for dance)
- Classroom spaces for music, drama, etc.
- Dedicated art room and pottery studio
- Small space for recording/podcasting, writers’ hub
- Gathering spaces
- Storage, office space
- Café/bistro
- Accessible and inclusive spaces and programs
C + O Advisory Inc. and H. Jang Consulting
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Accessible and Inclusive
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Residents want an arts and culture centre
“There are many sports facilities in the West Shore but we have to go to town for theatre”
Anne
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The arts community need an arts and culture centre
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Good for our minds
- Arts assist kids with language, motor skills, and visual learning development.
- Young people who regularly participate in the arts are 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement later on.
- Art therapy activities can help children and adults cope with their circumstances, both past and present.
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WE'RE AN ARTS SUPER REGION!
2021 Arts Impact Study Highlights
- We have 35,000+ full-time and casual creatives adding beauty and value.
- OVER 90% of people feel the arts are foundational to economic, community and individual wellness.
- The ARTS add nearly 1 BILLION in direct economic outputs every year.
- The ARTS have a 5 to 1 social return on investment.
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Extracted from: 2023 06 13 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf