Setting the Stage for the Arts in Vancouver

Friends and Artists,

In 2003, we set out with a mission to build a dedicated arts center to serve as an economic driver, educational catalyst, and cultural asset to Southwest Washington. But in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the arts and culture sector has taken a devastating blow and is now embarking on its first steps toward recovery. In response, our newsletter has highlighted opportunities to promote our local artists and arts organizations. Now we are calling all arts supporters to join the conversation on how we rebuild the arts in Vancouver and beyond.

We believe that the arts are for everyone, and that they are fundamental to our shared human experience. They enable and inspire us — fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty. They help us express our values, build bridges between cultures, and bring us together regardless of socioeconomic background, ethnicity, religion, or age. In times like these, it is more important than ever to acknowledge the critical role the arts have in our lives.

We're opening the floor to start a dialogue on how our community can answer Vancouver' call for culture. With your voice, we can create a thriving arts scene and a vibrant destination downtown. In the coming weeks, we will invite you to share your thoughts and ideas on arts programming, activities, and community engagement.

Together we can embrace change — not only to rebuild the arts — but to set the stage for a future where the arts are always growing and thriving. For more information about our mission, visit our website, or contact us at info@centerforartswwa.org. Until next week!

Sincerely,
The SWCA Team