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Arts & Culture Strategy

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Our Municipality of Chester is developing its first Arts & Culture Strategy. The MOC recognizes the importance of the Arts & Culture sector to our residents, visitors, our economy, and future growth. This strategy will guide how our Municipality engages, supports, and grows our Arts & Culture Sector.

Phases of strategy development:

1: Research
2: Online public survey
3: In-person and virtual engagement sessions
4: Analysis and draft strategy

Our goal is for this strategy to come from the community. In addition to online and in-person engagement, a Steering Committee of volunteer community members will be helping to guide its

Our Municipality of Chester is developing its first Arts & Culture Strategy. The MOC recognizes the importance of the Arts & Culture sector to our residents, visitors, our economy, and future growth. This strategy will guide how our Municipality engages, supports, and grows our Arts & Culture Sector.

Phases of strategy development:

1: Research
2: Online public survey
3: In-person and virtual engagement sessions
4: Analysis and draft strategy

Our goal is for this strategy to come from the community. In addition to online and in-person engagement, a Steering Committee of volunteer community members will be helping to guide its development. ASBB Consulting is assisting us with research, engagement, and drafting the strategy.

The expected deadline for the completed strategy is the end of 2024.

  • Public Engagement

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    Currently, we are focusing on reaching out to and hearing from residents, businesses, and local groups.

    The first stage is our online public survey. The feedback gathered will contribute to shaping the future supports for Arts and Culture in the Municipality of Chester, ensuring that it remains a vibrant and integral part of our community identity. Please click on the survey tab to complete. No registration required.

    The second stage will be our in-person engagement sessions held at various locations around our Municipality the week of June 10. We will also be scheduling a virtual session.

    In-Person Public Engagement Sessions:
    June 10: Wasoqopa'q First Nation Gold River Community Centre
    June 11: Chester District Elementary School
    June 12: Aspotogan Consolidated Elementary School
    June 13: New Ross Family Resource Centre

    Afternoon Sessions: 3pm-5pm
    Evening Sessions: 6pm-8pm

    Virtual Engagement Session

    June 18

    Afternoon session: 3pm-5pm
    Evening Session: 6pm-8pm
    Zoom links under Key Dates


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