The Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie and District
We are committed to coordinating and promoting the artistic endeavors of its member groups and to enrich the cultural life of the community. As a result of that commitment and due to the vibrant artistic life in Sault Ste. Marie, our membership has grown extensively in the past few years. Here you will find information about the arts and artists in and around the Sault Ste. Marie area.
Vision
The Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie and District (ACSSMD) is dedicated to encouraging and developing the arts in Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District. Our artistic vision grows out of the success of our new and existing programs; and by offering support to artists, art associations, our membership and the creative community at large. We would like to contribute to the development of entrepreneurial skills of artists. Our intention is to make the ACSSMD a thriving, vibrant and creative community. Currently the ACSSMD plays a significant role in advocating for the inclusion of arts in the community. We are an umbrella association representing many member groups and individuals. Currently all of our members have individual program policies and personal aspirations. Accordingly, our main priority is working closely with the community. As different as the members may be in terms of their programs, size, duration or financing, we can still assist them appropriately. The ACSSMD promotes the artists on local, regional and international levels.
Goals
~ make the arts more accessible to all
~ expand access to quality arts education for everyone, with special focus on inclusion of minorities and special needs
~ participate in local and regional economic development
~ preserve and promote our diverse cultural heritage and that of our First Nations people
~ assist and encourage the creative community as a whole
~ strengthen the financial stability of the creative community
~ recognize diversity and inclusiveness
~ encourage artistic excellence and support freedom of artistic expression
