Arts Investment Strategy
In April 2003, City Council adopted the Ottawa 20/20 Arts and Heritage Plan, approving its strategic directions and policy statements. The following amended Arts Plan investment policy statement was approved:
“The City will increase per capita arts funding annually until Ottawa’s per capita arts funding is competitive with the six other large Canadian cities. The City will also work with partners to develop and sustain municipal, corporate and other public investment in the local arts sector in order to provide adequate and diversified support and resources.” (Ottawa 20/20 Arts Plan Policy Statement One)
Development of an Arts Investment Strategy (AIS) for Ottawa was initiated in 2005, in response to Council direction. The objective of this Strategy is to recommend concrete steps for the City to take in order to invest, to spark investment and to sustain investment in Ottawa’s local arts/festival sector.
On November 17, 2005, HRSS received an Arts Investment Strategy (AIS) information report that outlined progress to date and presented next steps, including the establishment and purpose of a Steering Committee. City Council approved a one-time investment of $120,000 for the Arts Investment Strategy for 2006 to begin to address the sustainability of the local arts/festival sector.
On April 12, 2006, City Council approved the establishment and terms of reference for an Arts Investment Strategy Steering Committee. The Steering Committee mandate is for a term of 14 months, beginning in April 2006 and extending to June 2007. The Steering Committee will:
- provide high-level guidance, advice and support for the Strategy, as further development and consultation is carried out;
- provide direction to the continued development of the Strategy;
- resolve issues and provide clarification as required;
- assist in making links to other levels of government, the private sector, and other agencies;
- oversee the transition of the Arts Investment Strategy into the City’s Strategic Plan, once City Council direction has been given in early 2007.
The Steering Committee is composed of twelve community leaders and a non-voting project manager. Political, business, government, arts/festival and philanthropic leadership are included within the membership mix.
Steering Committee Members
Steering Committee Meeting Schedule
Steering Committee Meeting Notes
For more information regarding the Arts Investment Strategy please contact Cathy Shepertycki at 580-2424 ext. 14035 or by e-mail at cathy.shepertycki@ottawa.ca
