Role of the Culture Department The implementation of cultural priorities is primarily led by the Culture Department.
Culture Department Objectives encourage, promote and maintain the development of cultural expression in Markham at the amateur, emerging and professional levels
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CULTURE DEPARTMENT • • • •
Cultural Development & Capacity Promote Cultural Participation Public Art Plan Cultural Tourism
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encourage participation in cultural activities by all citizens
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VARLEY ART GALLERY
MARKHAM MUSEUM
FLATO MARKHAM THEATRE
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• Education Programming • Public Programming • Professional Performances • Rentals
Exhibitions Public Programming Courses Art Collection Conservation McKay Arts Centre
Exhibitions Public Programming Education Courses Museum Collections Conservation Rentals
provide, facilitate and maintain appropriate conditions in which culture can thrive and prosper
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celebrate the community’s cultural identity
Its role is to: • Deliver
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cultural services through the three facilities: Markham Museum, Flato Markham Theatre and The Varley Art Gallery, and in collaboration with community resources and organizations such as the Markham Arts Council Provide advice and training in governance, promotion and program development Assist in the capacity building of organizations Foster and encourage development of the Markham Arts Council Foster a supportive environment for collaboration and partnership Be current to best practices in cultural service delivery Promote cultural learning and creative skills development Promote and encourage participation in cultural activity Foster an environment for professional cultural development
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