Montreal Cultural Policy 2017-2022: Enhancing Citizen Participation and Technological Innovation

Montreals Cultural Policy 2017- 2022 ELAN Community Consultation March 7, 2017 - Bar Le Ritz PDB

Background Previous cultural policy: Montreal, Cultural Metropolis 2005-2015 Action Plan: 2007-2017

Context New cultural policies in Canada (#DigiCanCon) and Quebec Quebec digital strategy Montreal 375 & Canada 150 Law on Montreal s status as a metropolis From City of Montreal presentation

Process Pre-consultations started in 2015 Meetings with boroughs, cultural milieux and universities Draft policy released #PolCulturelleMTL

Process Briefs & presentations from the public in late March-early April Recommendations adopted May 4, 4:30 PM public question period Final draft adopted June 2017

Summary Savoir conjuguer la cr ativit et l exp rience culturelle citoyenne l re du num rique Knowing how to combine creativity and citizens cultural experience in the digital age

Summary Integrated view on culture (heritage, economic, social, education, etc.) Citizen at the heart of the action Participation Access to cultural experiences Technological innovation

Areas affected Cultural facilities Cultural districts Space for Life Creative and digital industries Festivals and events Cultural leisure Digital creativity Libraries Public art Acc s culture network Cultural mediation Audiovisual field Conseil des arts de Montr al Museums Quartier des spectacles Design Heritage Old Montreal Cultural tourism From City of Montreal presentation

Principles of Action 1.Rassembler (Gather together) Giving coherence to all cultural interventions by allying driving forces around culture as an essential element for our development and quality of life.

Principles of Action 2.Stimuler (stimulate) Establish an environment conducive to creativity, innovation, distribution and export of cultural works for creators, organizations and cultural and creative businesses.

Principles of Action 3.Rayonner (Radiate, spread out) Promote the quality, creativity, and diversity of works to reinforce Montreal s distinctive brand as a creator of value and collective pride.

English-speaking artists Part of Montreal s cultural mosaic Montreal as a Francophone metropolis enriched by English-speaking artists, cultural communities, immigrant communities, Indigenous peoples, diverse artists R seau Acc s culture

Chantiers 1.Cultural and creative entrepreneurship to stabilize creation (p renniser) Entrepreneurship skills and training Flexible, responsive supports Comit sur l industrie de l audiovisuel Emerging design artists Innovation in business models Resource sharing (mutualisation) The Montreal brand Long-term strategy for festivals and events Cultural tourism (incl. Indigenous) Conseil des arts de Montr al as front- line worker

Chantiers 2.Digital technology at the service of the citizen s cultural experience Leading metropolis of digital creativity Consolidation of actors Flagship event Research and creation spaces Incubators and laboratories Equip performance spaces, museums & libraries Digital literacy & participation

Chantiers 3.A vivre ensemble (living in harmony) embodied in cultural districts Local cultural experience Citizens as actors & spectators Social cohesion and innovation Quartiers culturels Directive plan for cultural facilities Public art intervention framework Private and philanthropic support Murals and ephemeral art Artists studios Design: quality, innovation, emerging Heritage: meetings, funding strategies Diversity: Anglophones, Indigenous peoples and cultural communities

Discussion What or who is missing from the conversation? What problems do you experience as an artist, a citizen, a creator? What else would you like to see the policy address?

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