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About Us
MISSION
The Arts Council strives to provide a strong voice for the arts in Haliburton County; to serve as a catalyst for community economic development through the arts, heritage and culture in Haliburton County and, through the facilitation of collaborative relationships among artists, organizations, businesses and government, contribute to the vibrancy of the arts and community life.
MANDATE
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Serve as a voice for artists and arts, culture and heritage within the County and to the world
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Provide opportunities for communication and sharing information within the arts community
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Provide business resources and facilitation services for artists, organizations and businesses
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Be a catalyst for new community economic development initiatives related to the arts
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Promote arts education opportunities for people of all ages and provide professional development for artists and art professionals
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Work with community partners to promote the arts within the County and to the world at large
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Provide opportunities to celebrate the arts
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Chris Lynd, Chair
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Sharon Kennedy, Vice-Chair
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Darlene Moore, Treasurer
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Pat Jones, Secretary
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Kate Butler
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Marilyn Clayton
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Fay Martin
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Joyce Sumara
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Zach Warne
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2025-27
The ACHH Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who contributed to the development of our 2025-2026 Strategic Priorities. We made a concerted effort to engage broadly, resulting in thoughtful ideas and aspirations from many voices across our organization and Haliburton County.
The ACHH Board kicked off the strategic planning process in the summer of 2024 with a member newsletter survey, and a Board survey reviewing our values and mission statement from July to September. Our strategic planning committee consolidated this information and further consulted directly with artists and community members at our December Arty Party, in order to hone and finalize our priorities. Overall, the process gave consideration to operational goals and
delivery, financial and human resource needs, infrastructure (space, equipment,
technology), marketing communications, partner relationships and governance.
These strategic priorities mark a new chapter for ACHH bringing renewed focus and direction, along with a refreshed visual identity through our reshaping of our communication materials. As pressures on the government funding for arts persist, our priorities equips us to respond proactively and build a vibrant and sustainable future, incubating and diversifying art programming and services while collaborating with our partners to leverage the arts for the economic and social development of our community.
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This video, commissioned by the Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands, features the diversity and depth of arts, culture and heritage in the Highlands showcasing the depth of our arts community through short interviews and work from a wide variety of local artists, including visual artists, performing artists and literary artists. This project was made possible with funding by the Haliburton County Development Corporation and the County of Haliburton. Video production by Camexicanus and Upside Brown Productions.
