Culture Plan Update

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Public engagement for the Culture Master Plan has concluded. Results will be used to guide the development of the plan, which is expected to be complete by December 2024. 

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Project Overview

The City of Barrie is updating its Culture Master Plan, "Building a Creative Future," aiming to establish an Integrated Public Art Strategy for the city. These initiatives aim to shape the city's cultural landscape over the next decade by guiding decisions, policies, programs and investments to enhance the local creative sector.

Project Timeline: 

Phase 1: Current Context and Background Research
January – April 2024

Phase 2: Community and Stakeholder Engagement
April – July 2024

Phase 3: Drafting the Culture Plan Update and Public Art Strategy
July – October 2024

Phase 4: Finalizing and Delivering Culture Plan Update and Public Art Strategy
October - December 2024

Engagement:
Community feedback was gathered through online Community and Culture Sector Surveys. The surveys closed June 17, 2024.
The community was also encouraged to participate through several self-guided and in-person engagements throughout May and June 2024. Engagement locations included:

  • Barrie Public Library locations
  • City recreation centres
  • Barrie Farmers Market
  • UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion
  • MacLaren Art Centre
  • Barrie Air Show

In collaboration with MASSIVart, for more information please visit: https://massivart.com/

Visit barrie.ca/CulturePlanUpdate for project updates

Project Overview

The City of Barrie is updating its Culture Master Plan, "Building a Creative Future," aiming to establish an Integrated Public Art Strategy for the city. These initiatives aim to shape the city's cultural landscape over the next decade by guiding decisions, policies, programs and investments to enhance the local creative sector.

Project Timeline: 

Phase 1: Current Context and Background Research
January – April 2024

Phase 2: Community and Stakeholder Engagement
April – July 2024

Phase 3: Drafting the Culture Plan Update and Public Art Strategy
July – October 2024

Phase 4: Finalizing and Delivering Culture Plan Update and Public Art Strategy
October - December 2024

Engagement:
Community feedback was gathered through online Community and Culture Sector Surveys. The surveys closed June 17, 2024.
The community was also encouraged to participate through several self-guided and in-person engagements throughout May and June 2024. Engagement locations included:

  • Barrie Public Library locations
  • City recreation centres
  • Barrie Farmers Market
  • UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion
  • MacLaren Art Centre
  • Barrie Air Show

In collaboration with MASSIVart, for more information please visit: https://massivart.com/

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Closing Date: June 17, 2024

    Public engagement for the Culture Master Plan has concluded. Results will be used to guide the development of the plan, which is expected to be complete by December 2024. 

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