Cultural Plan

The City of Pickering Cultural Strategic Plan sets a vision for the place of arts, culture and heritage in the City and identifies strategic directions for policy, investment, partnerships and programs for 10 years. Contact staff to obtain a digital copy of the Cultural Strategic Plan.

The Cultural Strategic Plan completes the important work of:

  1. Defining Pickering's identity and mapping out its cultural assets and resources;
  2. Collecting input from Pickering's valued partners that define its cultural opportunities, priorities and identity; and
  3. Developing a comprehensive strategy to reach Pickering's economic, environmental and cultural goals.

The Plan include the following sections:

  • Why Cultural Planning?
  • Research & Public Input
  • Vision & Strategic Directions

View and download the complete Cultural Strategic Plan 2014

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Cultural Advisory Committee

The Cultural Advisory Committee (CAC) assists City staff with the implementation of the City of Pickering Cultural Strategic Plan. The CAC's role is to identify and coordinate opportunities for cultural industries, associations, and the community to engage and provide expertise and input on matters relating to the provision of cultural services in Pickering.