Advocacy

Why Advocacy

The Allied Arts Council (AAC) endeavours to increase appreciation, understanding, and support for artists and arts organizations in our community through a number of initiatives and activities, as well as, by building and maintaining strong relationships with our members, stakeholders, and the larger community. Some of that advocacy work includes participating on community boards and committees, conducting arts economic impact studies, surveying political candidates on their platforms, and giving a voice to the needs of the arts community.

Consider adding your voice to the advocacy work of the AAC by becoming a member to stay informed about arts issues affecting the community, participate in letter writing campaigns, and provide your feedback in surveys.

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Steven Foord and Emma Aubie sit at a table with publications. The tablecloth has logos for Casa and AAC.

Arts Impact Studies

In 2014, the Allied Arts Council released Arts Profile Lethbridge, a publication that provided information on the positive impact of the arts sector on the Lethbridge economy. This publication, based on surveys and research, is an important tool for advocacy work. The Executive Summary is attached below. Please contact the 7 Street Office for a copy of the entire report.

In 2022, the AAC began working with Nichols Applied Management to once again survey artists and the community to gather new data. Results will be released in 2023.

Arts Profile Lethbridge 2014 – Executive Summary

Performing Arts Centre

The Allied Arts Council supports the building of a new Performing Arts Centre as part of the Arts Re:Building Together campaign. This building would address the deficiencies in our current performing arts venues and would provide much needed performance space for many local arts organizations.

To this end, the AAC supports the efforts of the Performing Arts Centre Advocacy Group (PACAG) to bring this essential project to fruition. Learn more about this vital project and add your voice to the ongoing advocacy work.

PAC Timeline
PAC Brochure PDF

Election Survey Archive

Municipal Election 2025

Mayoral Candidates

Quentin Carlson
Blaine E. Hyggen
Ryan Mennie
Michael Petrakis

Councillor Candidates:

Kaitte Aurora
Kelti Baird
Al Beeber
Mark Campbell
Belinda Crowson
Rajko Dodic
Rufa Doria
Robin James
Tevi Legge
Margaret (Magie) Matulic
John Middleton-Hope
Ryan Parker
Tom Roulston
Gerry Saguin
Jenn Schmidt-Rempel
Mike Schmidtler
Suketu Shah
Ryan Wolfe

Provincial Election 2023

Pat Chizek, Lethbridge-West, Alberta Liberal Party
Braham Luddu, Lethbridge-West, Alberta Party
Helen McMenamin, Lethbridge-East, Alberta Liberal Party
Rob Miyashiro, Lethbridge-East, New Democratic Party
Nathan Neudorf, Lethbridge-East, United Conservative Party
Shannon Phillips, Lethbridge-West, New Democratic Party
Cheryl Seaborn, Lethbridge-West, United Conservative Party

Federal Election 2021

Geoffrey Capp, Christian Heritage Party
Rachael Harder, Conservative Party of Canada, Elected
Devon Hargreaves, Liberal Party of Canada
Kimmie Hovan, People’s Party of Canada
Elaine Perez, New Democratic Party
Kim Siever, Independent