Arts Development
Mission
The Capital Regional District (CRD) will develop and maintain policies and systems that will promote a healthy and vibrant arts community.
The CRD Arts Development supports eligible, not-for-profit arts organizations through operational and project funding, as well as through co-funded initiatives such as Arts Partners in Organizational Development (ArtsPOD). Applicant organizations must be based in one of the following municipalities who contribute to the CRD Arts Service: the City of Victoria, District of Saanich, Municipality of Oak Bay, Township of Esquimalt, Town of View Royal, Town of Sidney, and municipalities of Highlands and Metchosin.
CRD Arts Development is also a founding donor of the Golden Jubilee Arts Fund, which is managed by the Victoria Foundation.
CRD Arts Advisory Council & Committee
The CRD Arts Advisory Council is a volunteer committee who provide advice on arts policy and program development for the Capital Region. They are also responsible for the adjudication of applications to the project and operational support programs. The Advisory Council is appointed by the CRD Arts Committee.
The Arts Committee is composed of the following representatives from each of the member municipalities of the CRD Arts Service:
- Councillor Pam Copley (Oak Bay), Co-Chair
- Councillor Allen Dobb (Highlands)
- Councillor Marilyn Loveless (Sidney)
- Councillor Pamela Madoff (Victoria)
- Councillor Bruce McIldoon (Esquimalt)
- Councillor Moralea Milne (Metchosin)
- Councillor Vicki Sanders (Saanich), Co-Chair
- Councillor David Screech (View Royal)
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