Town of Shelburne Seeking Additional Members for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee

Residents and community members can get involved and make a difference in our community through volunteerism and membership on the various boards and committees appointed by Shelburne Council.

The committee’s mandate is to advise Council on the following identified priorities:

• Identifying, Promoting and Conserving all Heritage Properties with the Town via use of Municipal records, archived materials and the Land Registry Office to determine the historical and/or Architectural value of a building and/or property to help promote the historical and architectural features within the Town of Shelburne.
• Develop/Promote existing and new Heritage Resources available in coordination with the Town and MOD. (Expanding Walking Tours, Plaque Programs etc.) 
• Develop Plans and Programs and Fundraising activities that Promote the Arts within our Cultural and Heritage Assets utilizing Town amenities: i.e. Grace Tipling Hall to encourage more Concerts, Plays, Movie Nights, Art Shows and other forms of Cultural Entertainment.
• Encourage more cultural activities within the Downtown including Jack Downing Park and the Town Hall with events focused on the Arts: such as more Outdoor concerts in the Park Series and New Events throughout the year, inclusive of existing events held during Easter, Halloween and Christmas, etc.
• Encourage more interaction with other community arts groups in Dufferin County to help develop and promote more artistic programs and activities and new events within the Town (i.e. Streams, Headwaters Arts, etc.)
• Ensure coordination and preparation via Staff assistance to prepare any upcoming grant applications related to Arts and Culture and secure funding for budget purposes.

Council will be considering applications and appointing new members for the term of Council. The Term of Office for all Boards and Committees is concurrent with the Term of Council (2023-2026). 

To further review application requirements and apply to become a member, please complete the application form which is available on the Town’s website at the following link -  https://forms.shelburne.ca/Clerks/Arts-Culture-and-Heritage-Committee-Application or an application form can be picked up at Shelburne Town Hall.  

Please submit your application by Monday April 29, 2024, by 4pm, to:

Legislative Services
Town of Shelburne
203 Main St. E
Shelburne ON L9V 3K7
Email: clerk@shelburne.ca