About Us

Established in 2005, the SCA is a not-for-profit organization with a volunteer board of directors and is dedicated to providing a strong voice for arts and culture in Scugog Township and to promoting and growing the arts in all areas of  the community. SCA members include individuals, businesses and organizations that participate in or support a vibrant local cultural scene, which includes theatre, music, dance, visual and graphic art, craft, literary arts, and arts education.

The SCA connects to its members and the general public through the website, a monthly newsletter, open meetings, and a variety of arts programming, including seminars, workshops and lectures. Free copies of the newsletter are available at the Scugog Memorial Public Library and local member galleries. The SCA is also actively involved in many of the major cultural events held throughout Scugog, often in partnership with other community and business associations and annually presents the Community in the Arts Awards in recognition of the many artists and supporters of the arts in Scugog. 

Highlights from the Strategic Plan

Guiding Principles

1. Contribute to the vibrancy and quality of life in the community
2. Cultivate collaborative connections, communication, and utilize community resources
3. Maximize opportunities for creative expression of all residents, and arts education
4. Serve as a catalyst for community economic development through the arts
5. Make a case for the importance of a unified voice for the arts though an agreed plan of action
6. Commit to success through a strong professionally run organization
7. Achieve financial sustainability

Organizational Values

Respect - we believe that all people should be treated with consideration and dignity.
Caring:  we are committed to an organization that is compassionate.
Teamwork:  we are committed to effective partnerships between volunteers and staff and will seek opportunities for partnerships with the community we serve.
Integrity:  we are committed to act in an ethical, open and honest manner.
Accessibility: both physically and economically (affordable)
Diversity: we are representative of the larger community as defined by ethnicity, socio-economic status and sexual orientation.
Community Involvement: an approach to decision-making that includes consensus building, forums, surveys and round-tables.
Community Pride in our area that is based on its heritage, its natural environment and its culture as expressed through the arts.
Continuous Improvement and Lifelong Learning as leaders and advocates for the arts.

Strategic Goals

The plan has four strategic goals:
1 Effectiveness:  Increase SCA’s capacity, implement strategic goals, fulfill its leadership role, and achieve long term sustainability.
2 Communicate the value and benefits of the arts to the community.
3 Strengthen Partnerships with the community in Scugog and area.
4 Create an environment that encourages and supports a thriving artistic community.

To view the full Executive Summary, click Strategic plan, Ex summary.pdf

To view the SCA Bylaws, click SCA Bylaws.pdf

Seeking Nominations for the Scugog Council for the Arts Board of Directors

The SCA is always actively seeking nominations for candidates for the slate of Board of Directors. The nominations committee welcomes all nominations and specifically those with skills in promotion, revenue generation, volunteer development and finance. For more information and a board recruitment package, contact Mike Stamper, President at 905 982-2121 or info@scugogarts.ca or click here for Recruitment Package - 2011.pdf. and Board nomination application form 2011.pdf.