Community cultural development is the process of collaboration between artists and community members on agreed upon goals. Community art is the medium through which this collaboration can take place and includes visual, media and performing arts. The principles behind the work are active participation, intentional inclusivity and ongoing learning. The process builds community, increases awareness of the value the arts in our lives, develops creativity and addresses common issues.
The community lantern went from a white cube to a community creation over the course of the Winter Solstice evening.
With the aim of creating community through art, the Community Arts Council of Vancouver develops and participates in a range of initiatives. Our mandate is to create community through the arts. Our three program priorities are to:
- Be the voice of community arts in Vancouver
- Support arts and cultural capacity in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
- Be a leader in Vancouver in the emerging field of environmental art.
We have been active in the following areas:
