The Planning Framework SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY WELLBEING CULTURAL VITALITY

I can see how culture contributes to creating a vibrant civic life. I know the story of Canmore and see myself as part of it.

Culture is a leader in Canmore’s growth and transformation

Improved social relationships, civic engagement, and participation in culture

Culture shapes the physical and social character of Canmore’s sense of place

A thriving and resilient cultural sector

Elevate the role of culture in community building

Advance right relations, promote cultural equity and expression, and increase community access to culture

Ensure town spaces and places reflect the community’s shared history and advance local culture

Strengthen Canmore’s cultural workforce and sector; support and promote traditional and diverse forms of cultural expression

1.1 Adopt culture as a pillar of sustainability

1.2 Transition the Arts and Events Department to a Cultural Development Department with a focus on cultural placemaking, cultural sector support and investment

1.3 Transfer the responsibility for and functions of non-cultural community events and programs to an appropriate department

1.4 Develop three new service areas that focus on cultural placemaking, sector support, and investment

1.5 Develop procedures and reports to communicate the impact of the Cultural Master Plan

2.1 Address cultural disparities across race, age, ability, sexual orientation, and language by intentionally facilitating opportunities in historically marginalized communities

2.2 Align e orts in town and community social planning to reduce overlap and increase community access to culture

3.1 Increase presence and visibility of Indigenous culture throughout Canmore

3.2 Conduct a service review of artsPlace to determine if the desired service levels, participation, predicted growth, and use meet current and future community and space needs

3.3 Invest in and support the development of a Cultural Infrastructure Plan

3.4 Assume management of Miners’ Union Hall commencing in spring, 2021 to assess and improve access for cultural use

3.5 Examine regulatory frameworks and explore ways to reduce barriers and increase opportunities for the creation, production, and presentation of culture in municipal and community spaces

4.1 Disperse the current funds in the Art Trust Fund to public art over a two-year period (2021–2022) in order to deliver on the current Public Art Policy vision and objectives

4.2 Beginning in 2023, reallocate the annual allocation of $3 per capita from the Art Trust Fund, and any remaining funds designated for public art, to a new funding program for cultural development. Increase the investment from $3 per capita to $6 per capita by 2030

4.3 Develop, implement, and invest in supports that build the capacity of the cultural sector and promote local culture

4.4 Develop a public art plan that includes a new percent-for-art funding model

FOCUS AREA 1: LEADERSHIP

Elevate the role of culture in community building