Wood Buffalo Public Art Plan
The Wood Buffalo Public Art Plan is based on the belief that public art inspires artists and communities to rethink the use of public space, allowing for free and creative expression in ways that reflect a community’s sense of place and identity. Council adopted the plan on May 25, 2021.
Purpose
To strengthen community identity and sense of place through the creation and development of public art in the region.
Outcomes
The planning framework is an articulation of a relevant desired outcome (what would we want our community to say and what we want our community to look like) associated with proposed strategies.
- a robust public art ecosystem
- sustainable structures and supports
- a connected community
- visible Indigenous presence
- a vibrant public realm
Each outcome has a set of proposed strategies. Read the full Wood Buffalo Public Art Plan for details.
Wood Buffalo Culture Plan
The Wood Buffalo Culture Plan serves as a guiding document for regional arts and heritage initiatives over the next ten years. Council adopted the plan on May 14, 2019.
Culture is a shared responsibility, not a service that a municipality can provide independently. So, the RMWB is working with a community-based advisory committee to implement and evaluate the Culture Plan.
Vision
That Wood Buffalo is a culturally diverse and socially inclusive municipality in which arts and heritage are vital to is social, economic and environmental well-being.
Priorities
The plan includes five priority areas to focus the efforts of all partners and stakeholders.
- Foster healthy environment for culture: arts and heritage
- Further develop cultural facilities and resources
- Support collaboration and innovation
- Encourage diversity, inclusivity and accessibility
- Improve awareness of the value of culture
Each priority has its own set of strategies. Read the full Wood Buffalo Culture Plan for details.