Access Richmond Hill
The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
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905-771-8800
225 East Beaver Creek Road, Ground Floor, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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| Volunteer for Cultural Leadership Council – Application deadline: October 16 |
Help shape culture in our community!
We are accepting applications for the 2019-2020 term of the Cultural Leadership Council (CLC) and invite you to volunteer your time and experience. The CLC connects the community, businesses and Richmond Hill to achieve the goals and recommendations of Richmond Hill’s Cultural Plan. The CLC is composed of community members from various sectors including:
Download your application for the Cultural Leadership Council here.The deadline for submission is Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 4 p.m. Application forms are also available at the Office of the Clerk at the main Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road. Applications can be emailed to culturalplan@richmondhill.ca or mailed to: Cultural Services Coordinator
Elgin West Community Centre
11099 Bathurst Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0N2
To be eligible, you must be a Richmond Hill resident and/or a property owner, a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older, and not employed by the municipality or local board. Learn more about the CLC Terms of Reference. |
Richmond Hill's Cultural Plan was approved by Richmond Hill's Council in December 2011. The vision of the Cultural Plan states: "Richmond Hill is admired as a vibrant community in which culture is a part of all facets of the Town's planning and decision-making; where diversity, gender and age are reflected in all aspects of cultural expression; and where an authentic and distinctive identity inspires a creative spirit."
The Plan will guide cultural development over ten years through goals and recommended actions. We are working with business and community partners to reach these cultural goals. The goals of Richmond Hill's Strategic Plan also shaped the Cultural Plan.
Download a copy of the Richmond Hill Cultural Plan and Cultural Plan appendices.
Stay up-to-date on all the Cultural Plan projects, initiatives and opportunities by completing the Sign for Culture Updates.
What is Culture?
Richmond Hill's Cultural Plan includes the following, broader definition of culture:
"Culture is both the expression and celebration of the values and aspiration of a community. This is done through all manner of human activities that characterize a community and its people and shape its unique sense of place. It includes the sharing of ideas; learning through individual and locally authentic community expression in the fine, visual, literary, media, material and performing arts; heritage and the shared experiences of history."
What are the Cultural Plan's Goals and Recommendations?
| Goal One - Demonstrated Leadership |
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We plan to demonstrate leadership by:
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| Goal Two - A Dynamic Cultural Sector |
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We plan to form a dynamic cultural sector by:
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| Goal Three - An Inclusive Cultural Community |
We plan to make an inclusive cultural community by:
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| Goal Four - Places and Spaces for Culture |
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We plan to improve cultural-based places and spaces by:
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| Goal Five - A Celebrated Story |
We plan to celebrate Richmond Hill's cultural stories by:
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How is the community involved in the Cultural Plan?
The Cultural Plan was developed following an extensive consultation process. The result is that the plan reflects the needs, aspirations and vision of the community. Community members continued to be engaged through the Cultural Leadership Council.
| Cultural Leadership Council |
The Cultural Leadership Council (CLC) has 22 members and supports our Cultural Plan. Members of the CLC serve a two-year term and come from different areas of the Richmond Hill community, including:
Learn more about the CLC Terms of Reference. Contact the Cultural Services Coordinator for more information or call 905-508-7012, ext. 228. |
How are you measuring success of the Cultural Plan?
Each year, Richmond Hill publishes an Annual Report on Culture to report on the progress of the Cultural Plan. We also host the Cultural Summit, which features an Annual Cultural Plan update.