In accordance with the City of Barrie’s Procedural By-law, the Arts Advisory Committee is an advisory committee authorized by City Council. The Committee reports to City Council through the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee.
Mandate
To advise City Council and staff on all matters regarding the arts and culture in the City of Barrie.
Objectives
To ensure that arts and culture is appropriately represented in City plans, policy initiatives, infrastructure projects, and budgets, wherever and whenever possible. This undertaking has as its purpose, the development of the City of Barrie as a vibrant, unique, and diverse centre for the arts.
Committee Members
- Chair, Councillor, A. Courser
- Councillor, C. Riepma
- 1 representative from the Barrie Arts Alliance
- 1 representative from the Barrie Public Art Committee
- 1 representative from the Central Ontario Music Council
- 1 representative from the MacLaren Art Centre
- 3 citizen members
Meetings
The committee meets monthly in person. Agendas are available on the City’s Legislative Portal. Please contact the Clerks Office at CityClerks@barrie.ca with any questions regarding agendas. Effective February 2023, advisory committee meetings are no longer streamed via the City's YouTube channel.