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THE SURROUNDING AREABierk Art Fund Bursary Program 2022
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THE SURROUNDING AREANational Poetry Month 2022 video series
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THE SURROUNDING AREAArtsweek 2022 Call for Proposals and Application Form
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THE SURROUNDING AREASpotlight on Local Black Artists
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THE SURROUNDING AREAWatch EC3's 2022 Budget Video, "Support Artists!"
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THE SURROUNDING AREAPeterborough Poet Laureate Pilot Program 2021
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THE SURROUNDING AREAESSENTIAL Photo Project
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THE SURROUNDING AREAPeterborough Arts Alive
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THE SURROUNDING AREAArt of Inclusion: Relaxed Performances
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THE SURROUNDING AREAInvesting In The Arts
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THE SURROUNDING AREAA Vibrant arts community
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THE SURROUNDING AREAArtsVote Peterborough
EC3 BRIEF HISTORY
The City of Peterborough approved a Municipal Cultural Plan (MCP) in 2012. Approximately 500 people participated in the consultation process that informed the final plan. Stakeholders flagged isolation and lack of recognition as critical issues. Artists and arts organizers felt invisible, precarious, and longed for a clear voice and stronger profile. The Plan called for professional development opportunities, an awards program, mentorship, a body to convene community members and initiate partnerships and networks that had deep and broad roots. These concerns have consistently informed our work.
The Electric City Culture Council (EC3) was incorporated in late November 2012. The City provided start-up funding and EC3 received a 3-year Trillium Seed Grant in 2014/15. In 2016, EC3 hired an experienced Executive Director (PT) and a Program Coordinator (PT). The Municipality increased its operating support and asked EC3 to take on the management and delivery of Artsweek. In 2018, EC3 received an annual operating grant from the Ontario Arts Council. Our programming, services and outreach have expanded with increased financial resources.
Knowledge and understanding of our community have grown exponentially through evaluation, consultation and commitment to community-driven programming; our ED’s history with the community and deep knowledge of the national ACH context; our Board members’ diverse backgrounds, knowledge, skills, and reach into multiple local communities have all contributed to our development. EC3 now receives funding from a wide variety of sources, has established a solid governance and management infrastructure and provides a robust roster of programming and services.