Arts Pow Wow was set up to govern and coordinate the following projects:
- Aboriginal Development: Carving and Canoe Club
- Neighbourhood Development: Art in the Park (urban park renewal, public art, events in Slocan Park)
- Community Development: Arts Centre, Artist Gatherings, Music Club, Writing Circle, Community Celebration Art
- Communication Networks: Community Paper, Skills Inventory, Website, Walking Tour, Story Books
Approach
Building Community Through Cultural Expression is a project developed by Renfrew-Collingwood residents and artists who wanted to build community and improve cultural capacities of individuals and their community. The group, Renfrew Collingwood Arts Pow Wow, believes that self-respect, creativity and pride of place must first happen before truly positive development can take place in the community. Art as a common language and tool allows residents to express themselves and build a sense of community, together. Therefore, we see a central role for the artist in nurturing social well being.
This Inventory focuses on just a few of the Artistic undertakings done through the Arts Pow Wow.
