Apply to become a Board Member for the Arts and Culture Council in Timmins

**TIMMINS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE**

An interim group has finalized the Terms of Reference for the Arts and Culture Council in Timmins. The Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC), Timmins Museum and Tourism Timmins invite members of the public to apply to become board members for the council.

“The TEDC worked with the Timmins Museum and Tourism Timmins because we recognize that arts and culture span several community development sectors,” said Fred Gibbons, Chair of the TEDC Board. An initial roundtable in May asked members from the arts and culture sector to contribute their ideas to enhance the sector. “We used the Timmins 2020: Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan as a framework,” said Karen Bachmann, Director and Curator of the Timmins Museum, “residents identified many opportunities, such as a shared coop space, more exhibition opportunities and the need to form a council to help get the work done,” she added.

“Some community members made important connections at the meeting,” said Nicky Alexander, local artist and advocate who attended the roundtable, “which illustrated how important it is to have opportunities to collaborate across all arts and culture disciplines.” The Arts and Culture Council will serve as an umbrella organization with a focus on community engagement and coordination between stakeholders. Residents from all disciplines and levels of involvement in the arts and culture are invited to apply to become a board member.

A roundtable will be held to discuss the new council on January 29^th, 2019 at 1pm at the Timmins Museum. Applications and Terms of Reference are available on the Timmins Economic Development Corporation website and can be submitted to Kelsey Luxton at the information below. Applications close on February 8^th, 2019.

A media gathering and photo opportunity will take place on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 2pm at the Timmins Economic Development Corporation. Details are included in the attached Media Invitation. RSVP to Kelsey Luxton at the information below.