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About Us

The Markham Arts Council was formed in 2004. For the background and history of the Arts Council, please click on .

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Markham Arts Council is to serve the community by providing art and cultural education, support the development of visual, literary and performing arts and culture and to enhance the community’s well being.

Committees:

We have a number of working committees. If you are interested in participating, please contact the office at 905-947-9054. The following working committees are headed up by members of the Board of Directors and committee members include other members of the Markham Arts Council:
  • Membership
  • Marketing & Promotion
  • Mackie Awards
  • Fundraising
  • Education & Seminars
  • Markham Teen Arts Council

Milestone and Accomplishments:

  • Received two Trillium Grants
  • Publish a quarterly newsletter Arts in Motion
  • Publish an annual Arts Directory
  • Received Charitable Status in March 2008
  • Hold several seminars each year
  • Hold an annual Photo contest
  • Attend festivals and events throughout the summer months
  • Arts'n Tea Series held at the Varley Art Gallery
  • Hold regular Arts Mixers at member venues
  • Helped to start the Markham Teen Arts Council
  • Produced a new Membership brochure
  • Work with the Town of Markham and York Region on Cultural Mapping
  • Planning a Poetry contest in the spring of 2009
  • Current membership (as of August 2008) is 265
  • The Markham Arts Council has established itself as the leading Arts Council in York Region

The Markham Arts Council continues to move forward!!