PR Friday #2 - Members of Cultural Committee Named

Along similar lines to that first release, the City of Guelph announced today the make up of its new Cultural Advisory Committee. The press release came out earlier today naming nine people who will advise the city and council on matters concerning the arts, culture and all the cross tracks with heritage and business interests in Guelph. Read on to learn more: 

GUELPH, ON, October 17, 2011 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce the community members named to its newly created 2011 Cultural Advisory Committee.

“Council has appointed a talented and dedicated group of citizens who will provide invaluable advice to staff and Council as we work together to foster a vibrant Guelph filled with arts, culture, heritage and creativity-driven businesses,” said Mayor Farbridge.

Committee members were selected through the City’s Citizen Appointment process and are named to one-year terms. The selected community members include:

• Greg Pinks (Chair)
• Nancy Sullivan (Vice-Chair)
• Catherine Alexander
• Lynn Broughton
• Ronald East
• Reinhard Kypke
• Anuradha Saxena
• Elsa Stolfi
• Sally Wismer

Representative of the business, arts and social sectors, the members bring a well balanced range of skills and experience to the committee.

“I am very excited to work with this strong and diverse group,” said Greg Pinks, Cultural Advisory Committee Chair. “This is a great opportunity for community members to help develop, nurture, and promote arts and culture in Guelph.”

About the Cultural Advisory Committee

The Cultural Advisory Committee will support the work of the City’s new Arts, Culture and Entertainment department and will act as a bridge between the local cultural sector, the community at large, and City Council. Over the next twelve months, the Committee will play a key role in the development of a Public Art program and a comprehensive inventory of Guelph’s cultural resources. As community champions, committee members will work to increase awareness and appreciation of the local cultural sector. The Cultural Advisory Committee will meet will meet at least quarterly, and will establish subcommittees to work on various projects as they arise.