AED alee, aM ah Ve t U te tien Lea i ' f “Yel Me \ phetnt nee eet, artsy a fl a Ne vr Provides onportunities for memmer Jrouns co recognize Individuais within the member aroups who nave volunteered time and eneray to the arts. Offers workshoos in the area of marketing and finance to member aqroups. Provides educatiion opportunities in the visual arts to potential artists, and exhibition space to promote the visual arts. Historically, the Arts Counell has: l. Co-ordinated the craft fairs for Port Coquitlam's Mav Dav Festival; Promessed registrations for Caquitlam's Dogwood Day's Gratt Fair; Staded the St. Patrick's Day Dance in Port Moody. Ce Membersh3 tie The membership of the Arts Council includes over 30 memoer arouos (see attached 1) and over 300 individuals, services provided bv the Arts Council include: * Allocation of arants to member groups from the the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Bi-monthly newsletter Use of nost office box for member groups Use of copying, faxina and newsletter typesetting Performina Arts opportunities in the following: Arts Awareness Month - March - Tri-City area Gallery Walk - May/November - Port Moody Blue Mountain Arts Festival - July - Coquitlam Innovations Art Show - October - Coquitlam Arts Awards Banquet - October - Port Moody Christmas Craft Market - November - Port Coquitlam Arts Classes - Sorina/Fall - Port Moody B. Potential Proaramming The Arts Council aenerates a considerable amount of activity chroudhout the area with very limited xsesources. iTEM | PAGE