mm Brampton Arts Council" Presentation to the i City of Brampton Budget Committee 2013 W/ Brampton Arts Council mr^ Presentation Index Brampton Arts Council' Part I: Introduction Part II: Brampton Arts Council Operation Summary - 2012 Accomplishments Part III: Operating Plan 2013 - 2013 The Year Ahead: Planned Activities Part IV: Financial Reports and 2013 Budget The Brampton Arts Council Brampton Arts Council' Importance of the Arts An October 2010 survey prepared by Phoenix Strategic Perspectives for the Department of Canadian Heritage stated: • "Arts experiences are a valuable way of bringing together people from different languages and cultural traditions." (95%) • "Live theatre companies, musicians, artists, festivals, and other cultural activities in a community make it a better place to live." (94%) • "Artists need more opportunities to bring work to the public."(90%) Further, the survey found that "60% of the responders are personally involved in at least one artistic activity." 3 ^;^T The Brampton Arts Council Brampton Arts Council' To fulfill our mandate, the Brampton Arts Council carries out activities in the following categories: •Education/Development •Networking Opportunities •Communications •Promotion & Advocacy We follow the City's Policy of the Arts which states that the Brampton Arts Council is mandated to foster the arts in Brampton. We act as the liaison between the City and the arts community. •mufll Board of Governors > Executive Committee: Finance Public Strategic President Nom inating Com m ittee Planning Vice President Com m ittee Relations Com m ittee Treasurer Com m ittee Secretary Past President Executive Director Executive Assistant Com m unity Developm ent Liaison Com m unications Outreach Assistant Technical Communications Support Adm inistrative Assistant , Receptionist Com m unity Comm unity Program s 8e __ Corporate Arts Support Relations Services Liaison S: Fundraising Citisens' Awards -c Selection Committee Com m unity Art In The Open 1" Cultural Activity Outreach Corporate Donor \_ Sponsorship Program s Program _J Community Village Com m unity Email News Arts Project Councillors' Golf Winter Festival Funding Flash Tourn-arrt ent CC-A.P) Peel School Board Mana»gem ent Arts Liaison Committee J A.C. Visioning Sessions Newsletter Com rn unity ArtsTalk Development Endowm ent Funds Program Art in Jazz Festival <A.P.P-> Public Art Task Force Publications Grant Management Heritage, Arts ^HACE Oowntown Creative 1 -c Culture 6s Economy Steering Entertainm ent Committees Awards (HACE™) fE.D.O. Business Attraction" Program s Acres of Glass and Retention Advisory Committee (BARAC) Farmers' Market Expansion Schm oozefest Technical Steering Committee Managem ent Mayor's f^IIFA (International Indian "> Luncheon for the Film Academy) Awards — After Business Arts Buzz Events Steering Networking L Committee _^ Event J- Last Updated May 2012 5 ML, PART II: 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS **5^#^" Heritage, Arts, Culture &Entertainment Program Brampton Arts Council" Heritage, Arts, Culture & Entertainment (HACE™) Creating new economic development opportunities through entrepreneurship, business expansion & retention. • Developed by the Brampton Arts Council, with consultation from each HACE™ sector and the Economic Development Office, the HACE™ Program was launched in 1999. In 2010, the Brampton Arts Council "presented the City with the opportunity to use the brand name in the planning and economic development of Downtown Brampton." (Brampton Creative Economy Plan 2011-2016, Dec 7, 2010). • The City has embraced this initiative and a HACE™ Roundtable has been constructed with The City and the BAC, along with representatives from community stakeholders and various city departments. • The first Creative Economy Summit in February, 2012 was a tremendous success. The second Summit will be held April 23, 2013. • The Brampton Arts Council has continued with the original components of its HACE™ program. PART II: 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Heritage, Arts, Culture & Entertainment Program Brampton Arts Council' Art In The Open : Original works make an authentic social and cultural experience Art In The Open was the first stage of the HACE™ Program. At the invitation of the City's Economic Development Office, the Brampton Arts Council joined the City's Farmers' Market in 2000. Art In The Open provides the opportunity for our artisans to sell their original hand-made products. We continue to use the space on Garden Square, working with the EDO and other various city departments all summer and during special events such as UFA, Art of Jazz, Classic Cars and Brampton Day. f PART II: 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS % ^4 Brampton Arts councn Heritage, Arts, Culture & Entertainment Program Arts Incubator : A small visual art business mentoring & training centre A second component of HACE™ was the Arts Incubator. The Brampton Arts Council initiated the establishment of Beaux-Arts Brampton situated in a unit of the formerly known Art Block, now known as the Heritage Block. The pilot project has become a successful cooperative with 80+ members. The Brampton Arts Council still leases the unit to them and provides small annual project grants. 8 <S^TjSS&» PART ll: 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS B^Attslouncir4t&­ Heritage, Arts, Culture &Entertainment Program Entrepreneurship Workshops Annual Business of the Arts Workshops A third component of HACE™ is the Entrepreneurship Workshops for the arts. These have been offered annually at no cost to Brampton residents. They include topics for all art disciplines. Yannick Bisson, Robert Bateman, Amy Sky, Marc Jordan, Evelyn Hart, Murray McLaughlin, Suzie McNeil, Ian Thomas, Rik Emmett, Dini Petty, Ted & Marion Outerbridge and Cindy Church are just a few of our past presenters, along with professionals - experts in their fields. We thank the City for its sponsorship of this weekend. Mk PART II: 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Brampton Arts Council Adjudication Program The Adjudication Process Program was developed to provide opportunities for non profit, incorporated performing groups to market and hone their craft. A collaborative marketing brochure was produced and 36,200 were distributed throughout the City, along with a full page ad in the Guardian to promote the season. Professional adjudicators have been hired. The program culminates into a public awards gala, the BRAVO! Awards. Next year, the BRAVO! Awards will be held on June 7, 2013, at the Rose Theatre. These unique awards are a celebration of the relative strengths of the performances in a non-competitive format. 10 PART II: 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Sk Community Arts Program Brampton Arts Council' With funds dedicated to the Community Arts Project Funding (CAP), the Brampton Arts Council is able to assist its arts groups with small, special projects not otherwise covered through their operating/capital budgets. The main source of funding to CAP is the donations we receive from the Councillors' Annual Charity Golf Tournament for the Arts. The Hosts of the 2012 tournament were Councillors Sandra Hames, Paul Palleschi & John Sprovieri. This year, City Council approved an additional $30,000.00, which was added to the program. 11 Sk PART II: 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Brampton Arts Council Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts Our annual signature event is the Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts. It was started 25 years ago by former Mayor Whillans and has been sponsored by Mayors throughout the years. From the beginning of Mayor Fennell's tenure, this luncheon has become a "theme" event, starting with the "Renaissance" (pictured here). 2012's theme was "Surf's Up - The Beach Party!" It is at this event that we present the Brampton Arts Council's Arts Person of the Year Award; Leon Bacardi Award; Harry Dale Literary Grant for Aspiring Writers. It gives the Arts Council the opportunity to thank sponsors and is considered our biggest Public Relations event. 12 PART II: 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Hrk Schmoozefest II Brampton Arts Council A new networking opportunity was started in 2011, the Schmoozefest. This event also assists in honing marketing skills. Members are given a set time frame to talk and promote their art, art group or art business. Many of the participants expressed surprise in learning about what each other is involved in, creating a bonding exercise and cultivating an appreciation for each other's craft. Schmoozefest ///will be held on April 18,2013. 13 PART II: 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS <Mk BBOT After Business Event Brampton Arts Council We were pleased to work with the Board of Trade to host and sponsor our third After Business Event. The Rose Theatre Atrium was sponsored by the Rose Theatre. ^jfe^JM Our members, both group and individuals, who have established businesses in the arts, took this opportunity to network, educate and promote - their businesses. It is always a very popular and successful event. We are hosting it again this year on March 5th from 4:00 - 6:30 pm, in the Rose Theatre Atrium. 14 PART II: 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS ML Brampton Arts Council Literary Brampton Arts Council Endowment Fund: A Harry Dale Legacy Through the Brampton and Area Community Foundation, the Brampton Arts Council Literary Endowment Fund: A Harry Dale Legacy was established from the Brampton Arts Council™ sales of "Acres of Glass." Harry Dale Along with a grant, mentoring Literary Grant for sessions throughout the year are Aspiring Writers given by Dale O'Hara. We are grateful to the City and Dale for these opportunities. The fourth recipient of the Literary Grant for Aspiring Writers was awarded to Daniel Fischer,