The
goals of the Hants County Arts Council:
To increase
the understanding and appreciation of arts and culture.
To
promote
excellence amongst artists and to provide encouragement to
groups and individuals in the community involved in the arts.
To create
educational and networking opportunities in support of arts and
culture.
Upcoming Events - 2009
Watch this space. Planning is under way!
Past Events -
Winter 2009
Council President Sandra MacDonald attended 'Tourism Tomorrow' in
February as a
member of the Working Group for The Place Near and Far Gallery &
Workshop in Kennetcook and as current President of both the HCAC and the East Hants Fine Arts Association.
The Symposium was co-sponsored by the
EH Office of Economic
Development, the
Hants
Regional Development Authority and the
East Hants Chamber
of Commerce. The full day workshop was hosted by local tourism industry operator,
the
Tidal Bore
Rafting Park & Cottages in Urbania on Highway 215.
A busy day of networking and brainstorming focused on the strengths and
challenges East Hants has in building a vibrant tourism industry. Many
ideas and proposals were examined and emphasis was placed on planning for
cooperation across the affected communities and businesses.
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Representatives from many
tourism businesses & organizations break into working
groups. |
Event organizers from the
East Hants Office of Economic & Business Development
oversee the workshop. |
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Sandra acted as facilitator
for her working group & presented their brainstorming
results to symposium attendees. |
Sandra also donated a
painting of a typical Nova Scotia seaside scene as one
of the door prizes for the event. |
About Hants County
As reflected on the County's crest, Hants is an area of rolling hills,
rivers and coastline. The natural beauty of the landscape in
the Home of the World's Highest tides provides endless inspiration to
the artistically talented. Tourism is bustling in the county, with
interesting festivals and other community events, providing
opportunities for artistic outlets in many exhibitions and auctions.
