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ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ACAC) MINUTES
DECEMBER 15, 2020CITY OF KITCHENER
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee met virtually onDecember 15, 2020, commencing at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT:All members present, except D. Seale, M. Bluntand M.-A. Brotian
STAFF:E. Robson, Manager, Arts & Creative Industries
E. Rumble,Coordinator, Arts & Creative Industries
B. Egan, Film, Music & Interactive Media Officer, Arts & Creative Industries
K. Varin, Program Assistant, Arts & Creative Industries
1.Acceptance of agenda
Acceptedwith item number seven moved to number five
2.Declaration of conflict of interest
None
3.Delegation
None
4.Discussion
none
INFORMATION ITEMS:
5.Round table introductions:all members
All members gave brief introductions about their backgrounds, interests and reasons for
joining the committee.
6.Welcome & brief overview of Arts&Creative Industries:all staff
E. Robson welcomed members on behalf of the Arts & Creative Industries team.She
outlined the role of the team within Economic Developmentas supporting artistic activity
while creating economic growth and value for residents. She addressed 2020-2021
priorities which includes funding for the arts as part of the Covid-19 recovery planthrough
the Economic Development Strategy, strengthening ofcultural assets and aregional
approach to create the next Culture Plan.E. Rumble spoke about seeking ways to create
affordable spaces as supported by different operational models such as 44 Gaukeland
redeveloping programming to reflect Covid-19 restrictions and challenges. B. Egan
addressed the fact that this past year has been challenging for the film and music industry.
The current goal is to attract film productions and to support the development of local
filmmakers and musicians.K. Varin spoke to the pivoting of city gallery programming and
artist in residence programming, to virtual and to temporary installations.
7.Brief overview of terms of reference:K.Varin
K.Varin summarized the committees terms of reference including cross appointments to
three other committees: EconomicDevelopment Advisory Committee (EDAC), Downtown
Action Advisory Committee (DAAC) and Public Art Working Group (PAWG). She asked
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ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ACAC) MINUTES
DECEMBER 15, 2020CITY OF KITCHENER
members to consider siting on one of the committees to represent ACAC. Only one person
from ACAC can sit on one of the other committees. She encouraged membersto think
about taking on the role of chair orvice chair.
Action: K.Varin to email members brief descriptionsand links to terms of reference
for the three committees.
Action: members to consider and email K.Varin if interested to join.
Action: members to consider roles of chair and vice-chair and email K.Varin before
the next meeting, if interested in candidature for either.
8.Council report:Councilor D. Schnider
Council is currently looking at operating and capital budgets.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30p.m.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 19, 4:00 p.m.,Zoom.
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