Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy

This project is now closed. The Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy received Council's unanimous approval on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Thank you for your participation!

The County of Brant is growing. We would like to be a community with a thriving cultural life where the opportunities for participation in the arts at all levels are accessible, diverse, and inclusive; where creatives have a place to contribute to the community; where cultural industries are welcomed and where culture and heritage are celebrated, visible and supported.

Community members and creative professionals in the Arts, Culture and Heritage participated in an online survey, shared their ideas, asked questions, and attended an open hose and a number of other local events during the summer of 2023.

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The County of Brant is growing. We would like to be a community with a thriving cultural life where the opportunities for participation in the arts at all levels are accessible, diverse, and inclusive; where creatives have a place to contribute to the community; where cultural industries are welcomed and where culture and heritage are celebrated, visible and supported.

Community members and creative professionals in the Arts, Culture and Heritage participated in an online survey, shared their ideas, asked questions, and attended an open hose and a number of other local events during the summer of 2023.

Engagement is now closed. A special thank you to all who participated and provided feedback!

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This project is now closed. The Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy received Council's unanimous approval on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Thank you for your participation!

  • The County of Brant Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy receives unanimous approval from Council

    The County of Brant is excited to announce that its Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy has received unanimous approval following the Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Council meeting.

    “We are thrilled to be moving forward with the Strategy,” said Mayor David Bailey. “The Strategy is designed to build and foster a culture in the County of Brant where people feel connected and have a sense of pride for the local arts, culture and heritage found in their own community.”

    Following Council direction, County of Brant staff engaged with ERA Architects in May 2023 to help craft the new strategy. The Strategy was informed by research and community engagement with County of Brant staff, Council, community members and Indigenous partners, which resulted in a plan that is responsive to the unique needs of the County of Brant.

    The Strategy presents Vision, Objectives and Actions to guide the County of Brant’s efforts to conserve, support and promote local arts, culture and heritage over the next ten years. The timeline prioritizes foundational changes, and phases larger projects that may require the allocation of staff and financial resources in the future.

    “The Strategy serves as a 10-year plan to guide the County’s support of arts, culture and heritage,” said Kayla Cicman, Arts, Culture and Heritage Officer for the County of Brant. “It features 6 objectives and 42 actions, each with a recommended timeline ranging from short term of 1 to 3 years, medium term of 4 to 6 years and long term of 7 to 10 years. Also highlighted through the Strategy are the economic and social benefits of culture which are well-recognized worldwide and represent an emerging economic driver in Brant.

    Ultimately, the Strategy establishes the vision and support for culture in the County; it aligns aspirations and resources around key goals, objectives and actions providing a roadmap that will enable the County to realize this vision in a fiscally responsible way.

    This plan for active leadership and support will support growth in this vibrant sector for years to come.

    For more information about Arts, Culture and Heritage in the County of Brant and to view the strategy, visit the Arts, Culture and Heritage webpage.

  • Open House Receives Excellent Turnout and Feedback

    The Arts, Culture, and Heritage Open House on Wednesday, September 20, welcomed over 60 community members and Arts, Culture, and Heritage professionals.

    “The Arts, Culture and Heritage Open House at Wincey Mills provided a warm, welcoming space for the community to make connections, ask questions, and share their creative vision for the future of arts, culture, and heritage across the County of Brant,” said Kayla Cicman, Arts, Culture, and Heritage Officer with the County of Brant. “Thank you to all who came and all who are contributing to the creation of a new and exciting Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy.”

    Attendees engaged in great conversations, enjoyed delicious treats crafted by the local market vendors, and reflected on what culture in Brant means to them.

    “It is clear you are listening to what we need most. That is gratifying and hopeful,” said Nancy Carubba PMP, Museum Manager at Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead in St. George. “It was a wonderful evening, a great casual environment to have open forum discussions with (what for me are some new faces) and great connections.”

    Thank you to all who attended and provided their valuable feedback.