Meeting Name: Arts Advisory Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/21/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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TMP-28310 1  Discussion ItemCOMMITTEE MANDATE/STRATEGIC PRIORITIES The Committee discussed its mandate, making changes where it saw fit, and further discussing the distinction between an advisory group and a lobbying group, as well as the Committee’s role. The Committee voted in favour of the mandate to be put before Council. The Committee provided suggestions on potential items for its strategic priorities and deferring further discussions to its next meeting.Received  Action details Not available
22-G-040 1  RecommendationBARRIE ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MANDATE/STRATEGIC PRIORITIESrecommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
TMP-28309 1  Discussion ItemREOPENING OF GEORGIAN THEATRE Councillor C. Riepma indicated that Council did approve the budget for the reopening of the Georgian Theatre, subject to COVID-19 restrictions. This item was deferred to the next meeting.Received  Action details Not available
TMP-28311 1  Discussion ItemPERFORMING ARTS CENTRE TASK FORCE PRESENTATION - JANUARY Councillor C. Riepma mentioned that the task force has been working since the summer of 2021, preparing a presentation to present to Council in January on what the theatre should include, public survey results, and fundraising ideas. The Committee had a further discussion on the task force, the presentation contents, what concerns Council may have, and if the Committee can provide any support.Received  Action details Not available
TMP-28312 1  Discussion ItemNEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE UPDATE Councillor C. Riepma shared information on the budget allotment approved by Council, explaining that his expectation is that Council will give staff direction to proceed and to report back to Council with a terms of reference for the architect, suggestions for a steering committee, and how to implement the recommendations of the task force. Councillor Riepma outlined some of the recommendations of the task force to Council, such as seating in both the main and orchestra levels, a second theatre, a fly tower, stage size, a multi-purpose room, and backstage requirements.Received  Action details Not available
TMP-28313 1  Discussion ItemBARRIE BUDGET - ARTS AND CULTURE 2022 Stephannie Schlichter indicated that a staff report was put before Council in November concerning the implementation of the Cultural Grant Program, now known as the Arts and Cultural Investment Fund. Ms. Schlichter provided that staff made a recommendation for an annual contribution as part of the operating cost for 2022. She further mentioned that due to COVID-19, there has been a delayed return to performance, whereas staff did request additional funding for support because of reduced audience size due to capacity restrictions that Council did accept. It was also mentioned that the online application process has been launched and closes January 31, 2022. Ms. Schlichter indicated that the standard budgeted funding was approved, continuing funding for the Arts Awards Program, the Public Arts Piece, and the Cultural Development Portfolio.Received  Action details Not available