Strategic Plan

Status of Strategic Plan for the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Community Engagement, 2009-2010

With changes to the Board and staff in 2009 and 2010, we have not been able to meet the timetable suggested by the Community Engagement process; however, in 2011 we found ourselves with a full and active Board to help staff. I will start with a document from the 2009 consultation process titled “A Vision For Glenhyrst Gardens”. In it, the issue of “Restoring Credibility” came before any future plans listed for the period of 2009 – 2018. The staff and Board have focused on this and have made great strides in this area including a new logo and web site. I am pleased to share the following update on behalf of the Board of Directors and staff.

Stan Gorecki, Board of Directors

A. We will activate a communications and marketing committee, led by volunteers, that will focus on communications with the community, including but not necessarily limited to outreach, newsletters, public speaking engagements, advertising, editorial pieces, media including radio etc.
– IN PROCESS – 2012 priority

B. We will implement initiatives to attract, train and utilize volunteers in all our activities, including but not necessarily limited to operations, committee work, special events, docents, trainers etc.
– PENDING – 2012 priority

C. We will develop our volunteers and staff to ensure their engagement, satisfaction and leadership
– IN PROCESS – 2011 staff,  followed by volunteers in 2012

D. We will implement a membership drive, led by board members & volunteers
– 2012 priority

E. We will re-introduce Family Day
 - DONE

F. We will engage in at least one major fundraising event, and other fundraising events as feasible
– T of G re-vitalized and another fundraiser IN PROCESS

G. We will actively seek grants from various funders, including corporate funders
– IN PROCESS

H. We will offer frequent exhibits of art by local artists
 - DONE

I. Our offerings will include a broad spectrum of the arts
– IN PROCESS, theatre in the gardens, music in the gallery, poetry 

J. We will resurrect the board’s committee structure
– IN PROCESS

K. We will continue to work collaboratively with other arts organizations and the Parks Department  in Brantford
– IN PROCESS  

L. We will engage in discussions with the City of Brantford to resolve the issues related to the bequeath of Glenhyrst Gardens to the City, and the subsequent use of part of that property by the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Incorporated
- DONE

M. We will hold a mid-term meeting to update gallery members on our progress
- DONE

N. We will ensure our membership application form has a section for those who wish to volunteer
- DONE