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From the Desk of Trudy Van Dop...
10th Edition – Arts & Cultural Guide to BCIt is the people behind the work, the businesses that showcase it and their joint passion and commitment to their art forms that continue to be an inspiration to me. We are privileged to work with over 300 artists and organizations, sharing their contributions with our readers. 7th Annual BC Cultural CrawlThis tremendous opportunity to celebrate what truly makes British Columbia the greatest place on earth, its diverse cultures, rich history and exceptional art turns 7 in August. Last year over 70 communities from all corners of the province participated by hosting their own crawls. Special recognition goes out to all of the Community Ambassadors or Champions who helped to organize their community's crawl and to our media partners; channel m, VanNet Newspaper Group, Vancouver Sun and the Rogers BC Radio Group. Van Dop TeamA great team of individuals help to create our annual publication each and every year. Special thanks to:
Industry PartnersA special thank you to all of our industry partners who will be working with us on our upcoming 10th Edition.
Thank you for an incredible 10 years. I wish you all the very best in this exciting new year of building inspiring relationships! Warmest Regards,
Creating Urban Wealth through CultureGlen Murray – Keynote Address at the BC Museum's Association 50th Anniversary Conference
Murray, in his rapid-fire and enthusiastic conference keynote, laid out a mini economic look at society, values and the role of cities in the greater nation state. His argument states that cities need to move beyond the "Three P" agenda (police, pipes and pavement) where utilitarian values absorb all of the energy and money, to an agenda where cities are enabling a "creative knowledge economy" – a place that attracts and retains creative people and businesses.
To start the process?
• Where you can, co-locate with other cultural activities and investments in the service heart of the city. Look to the library, the post office and the liquor store; where are they? Get these key anchors into the centre of your city. You and they will help sustain the smaller businesses. • Move the museum from the "cost" side of the ledger to the "benefit" side. What benefit do you provide that would not be there if the museum did not exist? • Look to understand and connect with the creative cultural assets in your city; not just the non-profits and governments, but the "creative business and industries" (bookstores, filmmakers, new media / graphic companies) • Undertake cultural mapping projects to visually demonstrate the presence of cultural assets and the creative economy in your city. • Participate in and help sustain creative networks. In the global economy the famous adage "location, location, location" has taken on new meaning. Businesses do not have to move. But employees can. While a company may be based in Vancouver, its employees can live in Yellowknife, St. John's and Regina. They have a choice – and you want them to choose your community. Gijssen, Jacqueline. "The Value Proposition: The Vision of Glen Murray, 2007 Conference Keynote." BC Museums Round-Up. 239.4 (2007) : 15 -16. Win a Cultural Escape to Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa
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Glen
Murray, former mayor of Winnipeg and chair of the National Roundtable on
the Environment and Economy, has a vision. Build dynamic urban centres on
foundations of culture, creativity and quality of place, and let these
centres drive the economy.
