About the Arts Council

Mission and Mandate

Mission

The Arts Council~Haliburton Highlands strives to provide a strong voice for the arts in Haliburton County; to serve as a catalyst for community economic development through the arts; and, through the facilitation of collaborative relationships among artists, organizations, businesses and government, contribute to the vibrancy of the arts and community life.

Mandate

• Serve as a voice for artists and arts, culture and heritage within the County and to the world.
• Provide opportunities for communication and sharing information within the arts community.
• Provide business resources and facilitation services for artists, organizations and businesses.
• Be a catalyst for new community economic development initiatives related to the arts.
• Promote arts education opportunities for people of all ages and provide professional development for artists and arts professionals.
• Work with community partners to promote the arts within the County and to the world at large.
• Provide opportunities to celebrate the arts.