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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 Markham Arts Council is dedicated to enhancing the community, by promoting and fostering the arts in all its forms in the Town of Markham.

Committees:

We have a number of working committees. If you are interested in participating, please contact the office at 905-947-9054. The following committees have been formed by members of the Board of Directors along with other member volunteers:
  • Membership
  • Marketing & Promotion (newsletter)
  • Mackie Awards
  • Fundraising
  • Education & Seminars
  • Markham Youth 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
  • Attended several festivals and events throughout the summer months
  • Arts & Tea series at the Varley Art Gallery
  • Hold regular Arts Mixers at member venues
  • Helped to start the Markham Youth Arts Council
  • Produced a new Membership brochure
  • Work with the Town of Markham and York Region on Cultural Mapping
  • Planning a Poetry contest in 2009
  • Current membership (as of August 2008) is 205
  • The Markham Arts Council has established itself as the leading Arts Council in York Region

The Markham Arts Council continues to move forward!!