Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture Groups

Arts and Culture Map

Arts and Culture Venues

• Chuck MacLean Arts Centre
• Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre
• The Bailey Theatre

Camrose and District Centennial Museum

View the Camrose and District Centennial Museum webpage.

Camrose Arts Council

About Us

• Advocates for a collaborative arts and culture community within the city
• Informs City Council about arts and culture activities
• Acts as a governing body to distribute grants as delegated by the “Arts Council Grant Funding Bylaw” for arts and culture initiatives
• View the Arts Council Board Terms of Reference

The Camrose Arts Council Board is comprised of five members at large (residents of Camrose) and two city councillors:

• Valerie Sims
• Nicholas Beach
• Laurel Warkentin
• Lisa Borin Miller
• Judy McLean
• PJ Stasko
• Agnes Hoveland (interim chair)
• Administrative Support: Jane Cherry-Lemire, City of Camrose Arts Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Camrose Arts Council and the Camrose Arts Society?

The Camrose Arts Council is a governing body, with members of the public and councillors that can distribute grants. The Camrose Arts Society is a volunteer-run organization that puts on arts program.

Grant Opportunities

An Arts and Culture Grant application process will be in place by January 2018 to provide financial support. Applications are due March 30th and September 30th. View the Arts and Culture Grant application and Eligibility Policy.

Central Events Calendar

The use of a central calendar is imperative to communicate within the arts community. View our events calendar.

The Camrose Arts Council has created an events button designed to guide and drive our community and visitors to the most complete, up to date, and accurate events listing for everything happening within the City of Camrose. Click here to download the button to use on your website.

Members & Membership

• Membership in the Camrose Arts Council is free.
• Members will be able to apply for grants through the Arts Council granting process.
• Members will have a voice at the Council AGM and be able to nominate members for the Arts Council Board.
• Members benefit from member artist's and organization's information shown on Arts Council webpage and events calendar.
• Members are proud supporters of the arts and culture community in Camrose.
• View the Camrose Arts Council Membership Form.

Vision

To champion and assist the arts and culture community weave a rich tapestry of life in Camrose.

History

The Camrose Arts and Culture Master Plan was completed in 2016 which led to the establishment of the Camrose Arts Council whose first organizational meeting was held on February 3, 2017.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like to contact the Arts Council Board, please email us at camrose.arts.council@gmail.com.

Camrose Arts Society

Library

Railway Museum