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GDS-001 - Arts and Culture Policy_2005- publishedSAINT JOHN Subject: City of Saint John Arts and Culture Policy Category: Policy Policy No.: GDS-001 M&C Report No.: Effective Date: 2005-09-26 Next Review Date: (3 years) Area(s) this policy applies to: Corporate Services Office Responsible for review of this Policy: Growth and Community Development Services Related Instruments: Policy Sponsor: Document Pages: This document consists of 16 pages. Revision History: Common Clerk's Annotation for Official eRecord Date of Passage of Policy: September 26, 2005 1 certify that this Policy was adopted by Common Council as indicated above. August 25, 2017 Common Clerk Date Date Created: Common Council Approval Date: Contact: 2005-09-26 2005-09-26 Jacqueline Hamilton W-Affil WA o i\ \ 1. INTRODUCTION —THE CREATIVE CITY.........................................................................................6 2. DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................................7 3. PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY............................................................................................................7 4. PRINCIPLES OF THIS POLICY.........................................................................................................8 5. GENERAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES..............................................................................................8 6. THE CITY'S STRATEGIC ROLE......................................................................................................10 7. ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT THIS POLICY..............................................................10 City o. f 'Saint John Arts and Culture Policy Adopted by Common Council •, 2005 ay - The Arts and Culture Policy was adopted by Cornmon Council on September 26,2005. Saint john Contmon Council Mayor Norm McFarlane Deputy Mayor Michelle Houton Councillor Jay -Young Chang Councillor Stephen Chase Councillor Ivan Court Councillor Bill parren Councillor John Ferguson Councillor Peter McGuire Councillor Glen Tait Councillor Christopher T. Titus Councillor Carl A. White Sakit Joh 11 G­­n h] A" 3'71 0 0 N S E aint J1 Saint John Cora naunity Arts Ruard Michael D, Wennberg — Chairman Peter McKelvey — Vice -Chairman Bernard J. Cormier — Secretary / Ex officio Tim Blackrnore Peter Buckland John Foster Deputy Mayor Michelle Hooton Philip Huggard Dr. Robert MacKinnon John C. Noddin Leslie Oland Andrea Scott Janet Scott Jill Whitehouse Ackitnosledge rnexits Photography: Michael D. Wermberg /Bernard I Cormier/ Saint John Theatre Company / Saint John String Quartet InterAction Children's Theatre / Opera New Brunswick Booklet Design/Layout: Use Hansen The C.,,-clay.tive City Common Council recognizes the importance of Saint John being, and being seen externally as, a "creative" city. Council agrees that it must play an ongoing leadership role to ensure that this happens, 1 -v Common Council recognizes the key role that arts and culture play in Saint John's social, cultural and economic development, as vehicles for growth, urban renewal, and effective marketing of Saint John. I,— Specifically, Common Council recognizes that arts and culture (including heritage): Generate Econaruic'sVealth. In addition to being employment generators in their own right, arts and culture attract businesses to Saint John, Arts and culture are a significant economic development magnet, and they contribute to the success of other sectors - such as tourism and trade, Improve Quality ofLife. Arts and culture contribute to good personal health, good mental health (by reducing stress and depression), high self-esteem and positive self-image. They also provide important means for demonstrating and developing creativity and self-expression. Rn iluce Anti.. Social ial Behaviour. Arts and culture help to reduce self-destructive behavior, thereby reducing crime. Arts and culture also help to reduce racism through increasing understanding of, and between, cultures. Builti Ifeabbier Coon pities. Arts and culture assist with the development of social skills and stimulate participation infamily and community life, They act asa catalyst tobuild strong, self-sufficient communities, They help people understand their neighbors, their history and their environment, and help togenerate pride inSaint John's different communities. Pcvvuft OppvrtuvitiLsfor nvrxu,�ncity Groups, A^open and vibrant arts community and awareness mfarts and culture help minorities vofeel part ofmwelcoming Saint John community, Arts and culture provide wvehicle for inclusion, without insisting on integration. 11~4 Through this policy, and the adoption mfspecific action plans developed Linder it, Common Council will support the development uflocal artists and public art, generate new employment opportunities, develop opportunities for arts expression, participation, presentation andexh|bitionand improve the quality ofSaint John's built environment �°O 7, 1 For purposes of this policy: (a) Art isaprocess ofhuman creation nrinvention ufmn original idea with aesthetic content. Art bexpressed through participation, performance, display, and exhibition, bypeople in both professional and amateur capacities. A work of art is produced 6ythe transformation ofanoriginal idea through the artist's skill, technique and knowledge, |t|sacreative process imwhich Culture is reflected, perceived, interpreted, and presented, It includes (without limitation): W visual arts (aintin9sculpture, printmaking, fine craft, photography, mixed media),- (ii) literary arts (ficdoqoon'fiction,poetry, playwhhng); (ii0 performing arts (thartre. music, dance, opcm); (iv) mediaarts (fi|m,video, animation, sound recording, «yuerart$; (4 arts industries (production line craft, publishing, graphic and surface d"sign); (vVcivic arts (building architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, art inpublic p|aces); and kiVcommunity arts (et no-cuhvm|orfv|kurts,pzreahona| arts, variety and novelty arts), (b) Arts viomvitrincludes (without limitation) concerts, shows, plays, book launches, readings, events, exhibitions, parades, festivals and displays, k1 Arts xx1fraotroctoreincludes those elements which foster the arts, including funding, buildings, facilities and other physical assets, programs, services, andywrv|ces-|n-Nnd; and includes arts groups, arts organizations and arts suppliers. k0 Culture encompasses all manner nfhuman activity. 1nthe broadest sense, bisthe way nflife ofmpeople. hincorporates art, heritage, history and all the other traits and elements that distinguish agiven society asitevolves oxerbme-,including its identity, its environment and its vision of the world, 3a This policy articulates the position ofthe City with respect to arts and culture, Actions ofthe City, including those policies and procedures subsequently developed, will be consistent with the principles, goals, roles and actions described in this policy. The purpose of this policy is to: �a) formally establish the place ofarts and culture inthe life ofSaint John, and assuch, macknowledge arts and culture as one nfthe means hywhich the City commits toenhancing the quality oflife ofits citizens and visitors; (b) help define the role ofthe City incommunity development using arts and culture; and (c) assist the City inits decision -making with respect to tangible support foxaosandcukunc—iodudinginvestment in -kind assistance, programming, promotion, planning, 4A. This policy is based on the following Principles,: Artistic Dtvermfty� Awide variety ofart forms should berecognized and encouraged mncontributing tomfull and vibrant arts life |nSaint John. Both contemporary and 'traditional art forms are recognized and valued, and creative risk -taking bencouraged. Cultural DiverotnThe many different ethnic and linguistic cultures inSaint John are encouraged tocelebrate and promote their distinct cultures and art forms, and maintain the meaning and history behind their cultures and art. The sharing of these arts forms will help increase understanding and acceptance vfCultural diversity. Accessibility artd. !'a rtivipation.The arts should be accessible mall. Participation in, and appreciation of, the arts bySaint John residents and visitors — regardless qfwhere they live, work, play and socialize should bmencouraged. Recoqnitivof Achieveraeut iomxts and Culture. Creativity, innovation, and excellence should be valued, supported and celebrated asessential elements ofarts community development. I'actavrshipo. Partnerships between government, businesses, individuals and the arts community enhance the creation and provision ofarts activities, access tothe arts, and recognition that Saint John ixacreative city. Public Art. Art inthe public domain should tmencouraged, properly maintained, and promoted, History and Heritage. Saint John's unique history and heritage, including its unique built heritage, should continue to be preserved, used and promoted. Iruegzation. Arts and culture development must be integrated into all ufSaint John's plans and activities, (3"o-c'JIs 31� C)"b"j; e� c" V e F, o.s Saint John residents and visitors should have the opportunity mparticipate inavariety mfarts and cultural activities and have access toperformances, concerts and exhibitions. Participation inand appreciation ofart enhances the lives vfresidents and contributes oothe development ofthe community. (a) support community -based arts and cultural projects in all areas nfSaint John; (b) encourage access to arts and culture through improved marketing and in(oxnahon�and (c) support arts and cultural events inall areas ofSaint John that celebrate the diversity ofSaint John's communities and The City will help mmaintain and develop necessary arts and cv|tvm| infrastructure both physical and organizational which supports the rich diversity ofthe arts and the community. Objectives Ofthis goal are to: (4 encourage the development ofboth new and established arts and cultural organizations that support artists and art workers at all levels; (b) provide encouragement, information and opportunities for artists and arts and cultural groups tnstrengthen their administrative, marketing, technology, and management skills; k1fac|hateand promote the provision ofarange pfvenues, facilities, and events that support aflourishing arts and cultural sector; kO facilitate networking, communication, information exchange, and collaboration between arts practitioners, arts and cultural organizations, and the arts educational sector; (a) provide financial and in -kind support toartists, arts and cultural organizations, and arts and cultural facilities, where appropriate; (h work cooperatively with Saint John area municipal councils and other groups, with the other two levels ofgovernment, and with educational bodies, tnfurther develop arts and culture inthe Saint John area; and 8* identify and attract new sources of funding for the promotion, development and marketing of arts and culture. Public buildings, facilities, displays and spaces (both "built" and ^oatuua|]act asshowplaces for what isuniquely Saint John, They enhance both its image and the quality ofits overall environment, The landscapes, cityscape, and heritage of Saint John not only attract visitors; they stimulate and inspire artists, writers and performers, The City has aresponsibility m support, maintain and develop the distinctive natural and built features nfSaint John. objectivesof this goal, within financial restraints of the City, are to: (a) promote and expand a broad range of public arts programs; (b) facilitate and promote events and performances in public spaces; (c) promote and celebrate Saint John's beautiful surrounding natural environment; (d) commission and display public art; (e) incorporate art in all City and City -sponsored capital projects and programs; and (f) encourage Saint John area municipalities, other levels of government and private developers to include arts and culture as part of significant new developments and regeneration programs, 5"1 i'�k?;�,I 1� �,ntg%gral Part of Grov"VA Arts and culture play an important role in economic development and in attracting visitors to Saint John, The contribution that arts and culture make to the local economy is one of the main reasons why Council must invest in thern. Objectives of this goal are to; (a) work with all levels of government, the Saint John Community Arts Board, Enterprise Saint John, Uptown Saint)ohn, University of New Brunswick at Saint John, New Brunswick Community College, the local school board, schools, youth groups and other key public and private stakeholders to develop and implement arts training and employment strategies; M work with the Saint John Community Arts Board Enterprise Saint John, youth and arts groups and other stakeholders to develop the potential for arts -related small businesses, arts enterprise incubators and creative industry clusters; (c) work with youth and arts groups and Saint John businesses to identify opportunities to increase investment in arts and culture and to encourage collaboration between the arts and business sectors; and (d) identify and develop the potential for arts and culture to act as a magnet for new immigrants and visitors, and to project positive images of Saint John to the world, 0 1 edi V (,'��ADI The 14CHIVIS, st a �r[ R 6.1 To implement and Support this policy, Common Council will act as a: promoter and advocate of Sai t �olm arts ano, culture - both to the community (including residents, businesses and visitors) and to the world — helping to confirm Saint John as an arts destination; plannov, facilitator and enalAer of Saint'fohn arts and culture - by helping to plan, maintain and develop the infrastructure - both physical and organizational - which supports the rich diversity of arts and culture, and by providing information on arts and culture, arts opportunities, art works and facilities; Partace in the aynt - by participating with, and helping to coordinate the activities of, a wide range of active Saint John arts and cultural groups, organizations and individuals; Custodian, roanager, exhibitor and parrorl - of the City's own current and new arts and heritage resources; and des !Iovx and architect - of a municipal environment that sustains and encourages an artistically and culturally diverse and interesting community. 7�0 5 NA jy of S,, 'S F c, t. 13 r> or t 0 RY.- Nt and Cultural Orcliani,­,,-,,.olas 0:.&d Events, Common Council recognizes that arts and culture (including heritage) must play more than a supporting role I — that they are key factors in attracting and retaining talented and educated (and extremely mobile) artists, entrepreneurs, educators and other professionals, Accordingly, Common Council will: (a) annually give due consideration to providing annual grants and other tangible ongoing support systems to artists, arts and cultural groups and special events located in Saint John (based on an application process and clear and relevant criteria) and to the acquisition of public art; (b) support identified key areas in arts and culture, such as education and film, video and new media industries; (c) support, and continue to support, key non-profit arts and culture institutions and organizations that are based in Saint John, such as Imperial Theatre, Saint John Free Public Library, Saint John Arts Centre and other theatres, groups, annual festivals, parades and special events; (d) review and expand these support systems to the institutions and organizations referred to in paragraph (c) above and to other institutions and organizations with provincial scope, as finances permit; (a) give due consideration to annual submissions for funding by Saint John Community Arts Board, and to fully support efforts by that Board to seek additional program funding, so as to enable the effective implementation and monitoring of this policy by Saint John Community Arts Board through the City's Cultural Affairs Office; and (f) encourage private sector developers, other Saint John area municipalities and other levels of government and government agencies to support arts and cultural organizations and events in a similar manner, 7.o 0217_:Lt�� Fal­unOtmalsacilifinm.Common Council will continue toprovide Support, both in -kind and through annual operating grants (directly o,bymeans ofthe Greater Saint John Regional Facilities Commission.toImperial Theatre, Harbour Station, Saint John Arts Centre and5ain/ John Free Public libra,y, among other facilities. Circumstances permitting, Common Cound|'ssupport may also extend to: (a)grant and assistance programs inSupport of other existing and new Saint John -based arts and cultural facilities and infrastructure, and (b) encouraging private sector developers, other Saint John area municipalities and other levels ofgovernment and government agencies tocontribute |nwsimilar manner mthe e0inn's vitality. x.� ZIxt-, Rcomgramiom,As part of its recognition ofthe importance ofarts and culture, Common Council Will Support (through the Jainr/nhn[ommun»yAnts 8oandorother means) one o,more annual events atwhich municipal arts and culture awards will bepublicly promoted and celebrated, Common Council will also give due consideration mdeveloping naming opportunities hywhich municipal and other agreed facilities (such aystreets, areas, districts, parks, spaces and buildings) may bcnamed after notable local artists, entrepreneurs and important historical figures. 7.4 1Tv3:P1-1'uZsx.Common Council recognizes the importance ofpublic art t*the quality oflife inSaint John, The City (through the SaintJohn CommunityArts8oarc� will: (a) catalogue and document Saint John area public art� and (b) create opublic art plan that identifies appropriate pub||c art projects that will aesthetically enhance its urban spaces, Common Council will allocate mtleast one percent (I%)nfthe cost ofappropriate City capital projects mthe creation and installation nfpublic art mspart mfsuch municipal projects. kwill also encourage private sector developers, other Saint John area municipalities and other levels ofgovernment and government agencies todothe same, 7.5 I�'���,�cm�er�ms�wu��r�a���eveummzae�� Aapart ofthis policy and other policies ofthe City, Common Council will continue tomaintain aninventory ofheritage properties within the City, Including: (0their current state pf repair; (i0potential need for upgrading; (iiVpotential and existing provincial and/or national site designation; and (iv) the role such properties can play inpromoting Saint John asm physically and historically interesting and unique community, with astrong sense ofits past and its traditions, Common Council will continue to supportthis unique Saint John asset: (a) through its Heritage Office resources, through grant pmgemsand through active lobbying for financial incentives (such as tax credits, property tax rebates, assessment freezes and special mortgage loans for renovation and restoration) for appropriate heritage development; (b) bythe decisions it makes in proceeding with new municipal *rmunicipally-sponsored capital projects, and inits review and approval nfother projects; and () where appropriate, byensuring that new City buildings, parks and walkways incorporate compatible heritage and architectural styles into the projects' designs. �A3, Cmzhx aaDm/orsu-,F, Common Cound| recognirmthat cultural and linguistic diversity ismvaluable asset xaSaint John; and itwill encourage initiatives and events that foster and promote such diversity and new cultural collaborations, zz Nemvvm*mzomoox"Llvmmuy UrTh.eHand in hand with the need for the City toprovide more support for arts and cv|mna(including heritage development) is the need toidentify, and lobby the Provincial and Federal levels cfgovernment for, mechanisms u/provide Saint John with alternative sources ofrevenue — such asgovernment grants, Atlantic Lottery Corporation funding, special development charges (or cash inlieu thereof) and/orvkitoraccommodation levies (|e:a so-called "marketing and pp,motiwnlevy" —such as many Canadian municipalities currently charye), These new revenue sources Would be directed back to the City for use (in whole or part) in promoting the arts and culture sector and the hospitality sector. H '17e - - Wif"Al (Ir"",hey (`Itv Planxdulg A110, Arts and culture cannot be treated as isolated, stand-alone elements of a community. To achieve real results, this policy and action plans under it must be coordinated with, and integrated into, all of the City's other plans, policies, developments, activities and initiatives, including: (a) economic growth strategies; (b) immigration strategies; (c) recreational facilities; (d) tourism promotion; (e) Saint John's historical and heritage assets; and (f) Vision 2015. All business and functional units within the City's administration must understand this policy and how it may apply in their service areas, Similarly, actions of Common Council and of the City's commissions, boards and committees should be consistent with this policy and its principles and objectives, ��. 9 Lgcdk�rJ ar.0 This policy and all action plans under it must be kept up-to-date and reviewed as circumstances change. Adoption by the Saint John area municipalities of the Growth Strategy in 2003 also included a commitment to ongoing monitoring in order to assess how successful the communities are in implementing growth strategy recommendations. Ongoing monitoring must also be a key component of this arts and Culture policy. The Saint John CommunityArts Boarclwill report to Council annually on a range of issues that (among others) address: (a) the status of this policy's implementation; (b) Common Council's ongoing support of this policy; and (c) the progress being made in achieving this policy's goals and objectives.