[Bcma-l] Arts Now Update

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Subject: 	Arts Now Update
Date: 	Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:59:58 -0800
From: 	ArtsNow <artsnow@2010legaciesnow.com>
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*Innovations and Catalyst*

Alice Niwinski has been contracted to undertake the review of the 
Innovations and Catalyst programs. We hope to have the review completed 
by the middle of May 2007. If the review shows the need for the 
continuation of these programs we are hoping to make an announcement in 
the middle of May with the exact deadline date.

We will let everyone know by email when the review and the results are 
complete. Thank you for your patience.

*Cultural Mapping and Planning Toolkits Now Available*

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*Vancouver**, B.C. (Feb. 21, 2007): *2010 Legacies Now and the Creative 
City Network of Canada have developed two new resources to assist local 
governments, as well as arts, cultural and heritage organizations, plan 
for the future.

**The ****Cultural Mapping Toolkit**** has been designed to take you 
through the entire mapping process, from creating an inventory of 
cultural resources to drawing and presenting your map. Examples, 
checklists and worksheets are included to help you along the way.******

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**The ****Cultural Planning Toolkit**** is a guide to assist with 
strategic thinking, decision-making and community consultation as you go 
through the cultural planning process. It includes an adaptable model 
and practical checklists to help you create and implement a viable plan.**

“Cultural mapping and cultural planning are opportunities to promote 
creativity and development, not only in the arts and cultural sector but 
community-wide,” said Lori Baxter, director of Arts Now for 2010 
Legacies Now. “We hope these new toolkits encourage civic leaders and 
municipal planning staff to look at how cultural resources can be 
utilized to improve community programs and services.”

“One benefit of the toolkits is that they will help convey the strength 
of your community cultural resources to your target audience,” said Beth 
Gignac, president of the Creative City Network. “By providing 
step-by-step guidance, helpful tips and suggestions, we know that the 
toolkits will make the mapping and planning processes less complicated.”

The toolkits are now available in English **at www.2010LegaciesNow.com 
<http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/> and ****www.creativecity.ca/toolkits 
<http://www.cCreativecCity.ca/toolkits>**** in PDF format. Print copies 
will be available shortly. French versions will be available in late 
spring.******

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**For more information, please contact:**

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**Lori Baxter**

**Director, Arts Now**

**2010 Legacies Now**

**T: 778-327-5160**

**artsnow@2010legaciesnow.com <mailto:artsnow@2010legaciesnow.com>******

** **

**Sheryl McGraw**

**General Manager, Programs and Services**

**Creative**** City Network of Canada**

**T: 604-688-2489**

**info@creativecity.ca <mailto:info@creativecity.ca>**


*Arts Now*

*2010 Legacies Now*

Tel: 778.327.5160

Fax: 778.327.5199

400 - 1095 West Pender Street

Vancouver, BC V6E 2M6

artsnow@2010LegaciesNow.com <mailto:artsnow@2010LegaciesNow.com>

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discover and create lasting legacies in the areas of sport and 
recreation, arts, literacy, and volunteerism leading up to and beyond 
the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. ///

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