Hants County Arts Council

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.

Recent 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. 

Representatives from many tourism businesses & organizations break into working groups.	Event organizers from the East Hants Office of Economic & Business Development oversee the workshop.
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.