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To us, it means everything.
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The Markham Arts Council is dedicated to enhancing the community by promoting and fostering the arts in all its forms in the City of Markham.
1. Collaboration: Providing space for artists from varying disciplines and cultural backgrounds to work together on collaborative projects and initiatives.
2. Creativity: Fostering and nurturing creativity by providing emerging and established artists with opportunities to grow and learn. Providing the support, advice and encouragement artists need to pursue their passions.
3. Community: Building a stronger, more unified arts community that encompasses literature, experimental art, visual arts, new media, music, dance, performance and dramatic arts. Advocating for the arts in the City of Markham.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) and the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
The Mission of the Markham Arts Council is to serve and enhance our community's well being by providing arts and cultural education and awareness while supporting the work and development of visual, literary and performing artists.