Vision:
  • Carleton Place, recognized regionally as a hub of unique artistic activity; a town and community where residents invest in the creative development of artists and where artists and their work support the healthy social and economic development of the region; a place where artists do become successful; a constant display of artistic achievement.
Mission:
  • Empowering artists and area residents through the arts.
Values:
    COMMITMENT
    • We believe in the power of the arts. We are committed to implementing this strategic plan in a balanced and systematic manner.
    LEADERSHIP
    • We are all leaders. We nurture this leadership in all residents and offer leadership opportunities to youth, in particular. We model leadership to the best of our abilities.
    EXCELLLENCE
    • We encourage, celebrate and showcase excellence.
    COMMUNITY
    • We build partnership at all levels. We listen and we appreciate all participation. We share openly with the community.
    CREATIVITY
    • We constantly search for the best ideas, solutions and information. We build on outside innovation to develop our own unique approaches to the arts.
Strategies:
    ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
    • Identify local artistic capacity and develop these artists to their full potential.
    ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
    • Promote area artists in the community and beyond.
    PROGRAM RESOURCE GENERATION
    • Generate from various sources the funds required to sustain the arts in Carleton Place.
    COMMUNITY LIAISON
    • Collaborate/ partner with key local groups.
    ARTS AWARENESS
    • Raise awareness of the arts in Carleton Place.
    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    • Employ the arts as a vehicle for raising community awareness of key community development issues.
    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    • Build the foundations for a long term economic development strategy which is centred upon the power of the arts in Carleton Place.
    ARTS COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION
    • Undertake activities of an administrative nature.