Stratford Arts and
Culture Collective
We are working to make the dream of a
Stratford Arts and Culture Centre
come true!
About Us
The Stratford Arts and Culture Collective brings together over 30 amateur, semi-professional and professional groups to help make a more vibrant and healthy city.
Our goal is to make the dream of an Arts and Culture Centre for Stratford citizens come true.
Stratford Arts and Culture Centre
MISSION
The mission of the Stratford Arts and Culture Collective is to be the primary voice and advocate for the Stratford Arts and Culture Centre.
VISION
Our vision is for the Stratford Arts and Culture Centre to be an additional venue to serve the arts and culture needs of Stratford and area citizens.
VALUES
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Honouring and enhancing the city’s artistic and cultural life;
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Collaboration with other like-minded organizations;
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Inclusion of all Stratford citizens in our planning, regardless of their age, income, religious or ethnic origins, or any other visible or invisible identifier.
ARTISTIC VISION
The artistic vision of the Centre is founded in four main areas:
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Meeting community arts and culture needs;
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Being multi-faceted;
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Being a strong partner; and
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Being self-sustaining.
ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY
The Stratford Arts and Culture Centre will serve many community needs.
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As a venue, it will be a host and home for local performing arts groups;
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As a cultural and community developer, it will provide a venue for a wide range of demographics to come together in mutual understanding;
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As a presenter, it will showcase artists and performing arts companies from across Canada and the world;
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As an educator, it will be an incubator and catalyst in arts learning by bring artists and audiences closer through meaningful experiences, while ensuring the Centre remains healthy, sustainable and dynamic.
Two Futures
We are exploring two possible paths that could bring The Stratford Arts and Culture Centre to reality.
Knox
Community Hub
TCI Management Consultants recently completed a feasibility study to help us move forward.
Who We Are
The Stratford Arts and Culture Collective is made up of almost 30 Stratford arts and culture organizations that have come together, in an unprecedented way, to make this dream a reality. Read more about why these organizations support a Stratford Arts and Culture Centre.
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