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2009-2010 Manitoba Arts Council Annual Report MANITOBA ARTS COUNCIL ANNUAL Report 2009 | 2010 table of contents 1 Letter to tHe Premier 12 William eakin: 2009 MANITOBa ARTS aWARD OF DISTINCTION RECiPIENT 2 rePort from tHe CHair 14 CounCiL and Staff 4 rePort from tHe exeCutive direCtor 15 2009/2010 fINANCIAL rePort o 6 2009/2010 StrategiC plan rePort 24 GRANTs LiSTING b a l o c e t rêv u ty er li o ni sten u c Mission Values in mthe manitoba arts council is an the vision, mission gand goals p é om arm’s-length agency of the provincial of the manitoba arts councilow will be c government dedicated to artistic guided by the following 10 coree values: r excellence. We offer a broad-based e e x c e l l e n c e granting program for professional c r in the arts and in our program o artists and arts organizations. We d administration and delivery. n will promote, preserve, support and n n i D i V e r s i t y advocate for the arts as essential to e the quality of life of all the people of to foster greater inclusiveness e in and of the arts. c t a manitoba. t i e r t ransparency n i Vision o d in dealing with our clients and publics. v the manitoba arts council envisions a v u e o l e a D e r s h i p s province with a creative spirit brought p in our thinking and actions. g about by arts at the heart of community t m é n i e life where: n e i n n o Vat i o n n t t s c i e l to think broadly, creatively l manitobans value a range of artistic i f a and cultural expression; and long-term. o m the arts are energetically promoted as c o mm u n i c at i o n u an essential component of educational to provide meaningful information excellence; and to our clients and publics. t the arts landscape is characterized by c onsultation e province-wide participation that spans to work in cooperation and partnership c our diverse people and communities. with our clients and publics. o c o mm i t M e n t Mandate to our clients and to the fulfillment l in accordance with the memorandum of our goals. of understanding with the province, a council supports the professional arts r e s p e c t to honour the uniqueness of our clients b of demonstrated or potential artistic excellence for individuals, groups and through fairness and equity. o organizations; including funding for r i n t e g r i t y arts training institutions, professional to demonstrate honesty in all our assessment, professional development, dealings with clients and publics. artists in the schools, and touring. cover: Winnipeg’s Contemporary DanCers Underwater; photo: martin gaviCa letter to the premier 525-93 Lombard Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3B 3B1 204 945 2237 204 945 5925 September 14, 2010 The Honourable Greg Selinger, premier and president of the executive Council Dear Sir, In accordance with the provisions of An Act to establish the Manitoba Arts Council, I present this report on behalf of the members of the Manitoba Arts Council, covering the activities of the Council from April 1, 2009, to March 31, 2010. Sincerely, Dr. Judith Flynn C hair eripartneridéfii irêv ps ou gr héi ationibranc MANITOBA ARTS COUNCIL annual R e p ort 2 0 0 9 / 2 0 1 0 1 gl co d ge listening éc heart strug e mé ie artists recognize llen ole reach partager productive pas ion voix cha report from the chair This past year has seen We continue to place a high value on our many the final celebrations of the consultations with specific arts communities,andhave Manitoba Arts Council’s forty undertakenandimplementedseveralpolicyreviews years of work in Manitoba. Five inresponsetothoseconsultations.Wehaveworkedin members of the present Board partnershipto: of Council were appointed in Develop a Franco-Manitoban arts policy and refine program 2000, and, since that time, delivery protocols. we have focused on building a stronger, more resilient, Consult with a variety of ethno-cultural communities and artists. Dr JuDith flynn responsive, and accessible arts Develop an equity policy to ensure fair and equal chair council. We have also focused representation in all MAC’s programs as well as equal on developing and implementing various means of support opportunities at the staff and board level. to the broadest possible range of Manitobans in their Develop an Advocacy policy to guide Council’s arts practice of, and engagement with, the arts in communities awareness and public education initiatives, while making throughout the province. direct submissions to the government Caucus and keeping Asevidence,Iofferasummaryofwhatwe,alongwith all Members of the Legislative Assembly informed and ourwonderfullypatientandinnovativestaff,have aware of the value of the arts to Manitobans. accomplishedoverthepasttenyears.Manitobahas Initiate and meet regularly with an Arts Advisory panel, seentheCouncil: comprised of individuals elected by the arts community, Consult with communities throughout the province in a and representing all arts disciplines as well as northern, comprehensive and hands-on process, at one time visiting rural, francophone and Aboriginal communities. more than twenty communities in a three-month period. In response to the changing arts practices of our extensive, These Listening Tours, in which Council continues to invest, innovative, and internationally renowned arts community, provide valuable feedback about the ways in which the arts the Council was able to: affect the lives of all Manitobans. Develop a Manitoba Arts partnership policy to meet the Develop and deliver community-based programs that particular needs of Manitoba’s large performing arts connect professional artists with other artists and the public organizations. in communities across the province. Undertake a full review of support to Manitoba’s individual Develop and deliver the first Aboriginal arts programs artists with implementation of recommendations. designed specifically to support the arts practices of Aboriginal artists. Initiate a new $30,000 Award of Distinction to an individual to recognize their contribution to their art form and to the Increase the profile and impact of arts education programs community. through a complete review and revision of the Artists in the Schools program; increased residencies for the program; Develop a new partnership residency with the province of the development of a new, integrated ArtsSmarts program New Brunswick. that teaches curricula through the arts; a symposium for The members of Council have also been mindful of their arts organizations that offer arts education programs; and a responsibilities to the public trust, and, in the areas of major arts education conference. governance, developed and approved a Board of Directors Play an increasing role in national and international Assessment policy, and approved the first set of Bylaws organizations dedicated to support for the arts. for Council, outlining responsibilities and processes for Council’s work. 2 MANITOBA ARTS COUNCIL annual R e p ort 2009 / 2010 gl co d ge listening éc heart strug e mé ie artists recognize llen ole reach partager productive pas ion voix cha Deep Bay artists’ resiDency program at riDing mountain national park; GIVN’R, terrance houle: installation view; plug in institute of contemporary art photo: photographer unknown photo: william eakin In the past eight years, the province’s allocation to the Now at the end of my tenth year of chairmanship of the Arts Council has grown by over $1 million, a significant Council, I cannot thank enough all the deeply committed, recognition by the government of the work of Council, dedicated, and far-sighted members of Council, past and of the value of the arts to Manitobans, an increase for and present; our hard-working staff, whose own personal which we have been very grateful. Like all Manitobans, we passion for the arts has helped motivate and inspire all of have watched the arts community expand their activities, us; and last, but certainly not least, our executive Director, innovate, experiment, and connect with ever-increasing Douglas Riske, whose apparently never-ending energy numbers of the public. Our own ongoing challenge, and wide-ranging knowledge of developments in the arts and commitment, is to provide leadership, support, and community around the globe have won him international accountability to ensure that growth and success carry on respect, as well as this Council’s profound gratitude. for future Manitobans. Through all these initiatives, activities, consultations, and challenges, the Council has maintained a perspective and decorum that has kept it grounded and working Dr. Judith Flynn together. At the heart of this commitment is a belief in C hair the efficacy of the arts as central to the development of creative, innovative, and empathetic individuals as well as a knowledgeable and critically minded citizenry. As we move into the next decade of responsive, strategic planning and leadership, we will be building on the foundation we have established so firmly over the past ten years. We look forward to increasing interaction with Manitobans about the arts, welcoming new directions and communities, and committing to productive and innovative partnerships. MANITOBA ARTS COUNCIL annual R e p ort 2 0 0 9 / 2 0 1 0 3 re agir sha ins t y rif ce alue ré ir ower communauté inno im provide investis emen famil sac v a p report from vate aginer the eXECUTIVe DIRECTOR The 2009/2010 Report from the and growing, a vital and vibrant arts community in Chair, Judith Flynn, highlights the Manitoba. Manitoba was the envy of many communities ten years of extraordinary growth across Canada and beyond, with fellow funders astounded and change in the Council, its at the level and variety of support and activity.
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