Explore the Integration of Municipal Cultural Planning into Local Plans for a Stronger Community
March 1st 2012, 8:30-4:00
Municipal Cultural Planning Inc and Lambton County, with the support of the Government of Ontario, are presenting an exciting workshop about the role of culture for municipalities and how to manage the growth of creative economies using the municipal planning process.
The workshop will provide an understanding of MCPI and the newly created Municipal Cultural Planning and Mapping toolkits.
Interested participant are also invited to attend a presentation on the ArtsBuild Ontario Facilities Portal, the first comprehensive and interactive online advocacy tool that will centrally house up to date information about non-profit arts organizations’ current facilities, and their facilities needs.
9:00 am
WELCOME AND REVIEW OF WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
Anne Gilbert, Councillor Chatham Kent and Board Member of Municipal Cultural Planning Incorporated Jerry Smith, Facilitator
9:30 am
**Bob McFarland
Keynote Speaker:”A plan is only useful if you act on it. Now that Lambton County has a Cultural Master Plan, what happens next. This presentation will examine how other jurisdictions have made use of cultural plans and begin the process of an implementation strategy for Lambton.”
10:45 am
Successful Integration of Municipal Cultural Planning into Local Plans.
During this session we will discuss the ways that organizations and local government can work together towards common goals in the area of Municipal Cultural Planning.
12-1:00 pm
LUNCH
1-2:30 pm
Vision Exercise: Towards a Stronger Community
Jerry Smith
2:45 pm
PRESENTING THE ARTSBUILD FACILITIES PORTAL This session is applicable to any stakeholder, arts organization or municipal employee concerned about the investment in arts and culture in their community.
TICKETS
This is a free workshop – lunch and refreshments will be provided to registrants – This is a participatory workshop where sharing your thoughts, experiences and ideas are encouraged! Please visit www.lambtoncountymcpiworkshop.eventbrite.ca to register.
For FREE tickets to the ArtsBuild Facilities Portal presentation ONLY, please visit www.abolambtoncounty.eventbrite.ca
For more information on Municipal Cultural Planning Inc and to download the two toolkits, visit www.ontariomcp.ca
**Bob McFarland recently finished a 40 year career that included work in the television, film and theatre production business as well as a long and progressive career in municipal arts, culture, parks and recreation administration in five communities in Alberta and Ontario. He is now happily retired in Woodstock and helping to promote the growth of vibrant communities in Southwestern Ontario.
