Strategic Plan & Mission

Strategic Plan

On-going Initiatives

1.  Continue to develop active partnerships with the Educational System while fostering creative thinking and creative collaboration.

2.  Continue to attract and retain high caliber people within the organization. I.e. staff, volunteers, board members.

3.  Continue to attract and retain great corporate partners.

4.  Continue to minimize the dependence of grants for our operation and utilize grants more so for projects.

5.  Maintain our connection with the 18 to 30 target audience, through programming, events and exhibits.

Short Term Initiatives:

5.  Develop a comprehensive public relations/communications and marketing plan for the gallery to create local awareness.

6.  Utilize our exhibits to further drive credibility, leadership, exposure and education in the arts.

Medium Term Initiatives:

7.  Position Glenhyrst as a leader, authority and cultural ambassador in the community.

8.  Support and promote other arts, culture and heritage organizations in our community.

Mission, Vision, Principles & Goals

Mission Statement

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant is a public arts centre for all citizens of Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations.  Glenhyrst’s role is to encourage appreciation, enjoyment and education in the arts.

Vision

Creativity is an essential part of a healthy, vibrant society. By nurturing creativity through the arts, Glenhyrst contributes to both community and individual development.  We show leadership in demonstrating the value of the arts in the community by promoting art beyond the gallery walls and encouraging all members of our community to embrace the arts.

Principles

  • Be self sustaining.

  • Actively solicit and involve volunteers.

  • Encourage and promote involvement of all segments of the community.

  • Maintain the integrity of the grounds and buildings of Glenhyrst.

Goals

1. Acquire, manage and conserve works of art and display them as part of the permanent collection.

2. Stage regular art exhibitions and related programming.

3. Maintain art rental and sales service.

4. Provide educational programs for members of the community and children to participate in.

5. Take an active role in developing partnerships within the community.

6. Encourage activities of all art disciplines at the Gallery.

7. Encourage and support local artists.