Purpose: The Arts and Culture Engagement Group supports the Committee by coordinating its activities, offering information and professional advice, and gathering public input on matters within the committee’s mandate. The group helps formulate arts‑related policies, advance the Cultural Strategic Plan, and assess applications for the BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Grants and the Community Art Grant. It also participates in evaluating public art recognition, mural applications, and promotes public awareness and community involvement in arts and culture initiatives.

Meeting Frequency: Quarterly

Reports to: Livability and Sustainability Council Select Committee

Minutes: via memo to Livability and Sustainability Council Select Committee

  • Evan Christian, Community Volunteer
  • Kim Coltman, Community Volunteer
  • Tanya Nielsen, Kamloops Arts Council
  • Stacey Olson-Steele, Community Volunteer
  • Shay Paul, Community Volunteer
  • Robin Goodfellow, Community Volunteer
  • Sam Bregoliss, Community Volunteer
  • Cheryl Brochu, City of Kamloops
  • Dušan Magdolen, City of Kamloops