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Mission Statement
100 Mile & District Arts Council is a volunteer run, community based organization dedicated to developing opportunities for area residents to experience and/or participate in creative and cultural endeavours.
Objectives
The goal of 100 Mile & District Arts Council is to enhance the quality of community life by promoting an awareness of all the arts and by encouraging the pursuit of creative excellence.
Specific objectives of the Arts Council include:
Increasing and broadening opportunities for residents to enjoy and participate in creative and cultural events
Helping to coordinate the work and programs of member groups involved in visual arts, performing arts, crafts and other creative endeavours
Promoting the production, presentation and distribution of creative works throughout the area
Fostering interest and pride in the cultural heritage of our community
Membership
Each membership has one vote and can serve on the board. There are three types of Membership:
Arts Group Membership: -
For non-
Individual Membership: -
For anyone who is involved with the arts or who wishes to help enhance the cultural opportunities in our community.
Business Membership: -
For local businesses who wish to support the objectives of the Arts Council.
Benefits and Expectations of Membership
Individual or Business
The opportunity to participate in arts-
Receive copies of meeting minutes
Attend an annual gathering of Arts Council members and volunteers
Attend general meetings (3 per year) including the AGM
Assist with the production of the annual Winter Arts and Crafts Fair
Group
Access to various levels of government funding
Access to inexpensive insurance through our membership in Arts BC
Promotion and publicizing of activities
The opportunity to participate in arts-
Assist with the production of the annual Winter Arts and Crafts Fair
Attend general meetings (3 per year) including the AGM
Services The Arts Council Provides
Information on grants available to Arts Group Members
Distribution of grants to Arts Group Members
Administration of three annual Arts Council Scholarships: LiteraryArts, Performing Arts and Visual Arts
Information on cultural/creative projects and activities
An opportunity to have a Web presence for Arts Member Groups
Annual Events
The Arts Council organizes and/or supports annual events includingt:
Winter Arts & Crafts Fair (mid November)
Festival of the Arts Recitals & Presentations
Cariboo Artist's Guild Annual Art Show (August)
Musical Theatre Production (March)
Community Choir Concerts
Music Concerts
Group Members
100 Mile Mural Society
100 Mile Festival of the Arts
100 Mile Adult Community Band
100 Mile Performing Arts Society
South Cariboo Weavers & Spinners Guild
Stemete7uw'i : A Gathering Place Friendship Society
Parkside Arts & Culture Centre
Eclectica Community Choir
Cariboo Calico Quilters
Cariboo Artists Guild
Log Cabin Quilters
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Click HERE to download a Membership Form