Mission
The Conseil des Arts de Hearst, the thread of an active community, develops an interest in francophone arts and culture in all its forms and promotes the influence of French-speaking artists in Ontario through a varied program.
Vision
The influence of Francophone arts and culture from here and elsewhere strengthens our engaged, vibrant, and thriving community and contributes to the development of the Francophone artistic and cultural field in Ontario.
Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Collaboration
Communication
Cultural and social awareness
Guiding principles
Focus on youth
Diversity
Accessibility
Integration
Adaptation
OUR TEAM
BOARD MEMBERS
President
Elsa St-Onge
Vice-president
Emmanuelle Rheault
Tresory
Mélissa Mercier
Secretary
Marcel Marcotte
Directors
Danielle Lauzon
Saliou Ndigue Ciss
Sacha Vandermarel
Mireille Gosselin
Youth Director (student)
(vacant position)
OUR STORY
The first meeting of the Conseil des Arts de Hearst (CAH) was held on June 15, 1977. All the representatives of organizations such as the Golden Age, the Richelieu Club, the Chamber of Commerce, etc., were present at this meeting. The goal was to have a CAH that was always open and welcoming, all while allowing the realization of the arts and culture.
We feel the need to coordinate activities and promote the arts in all their forms. Within a short time, ten people were appointed to the Board of Directors. They ensured the smooth running of the non-profit organization following its goals and objectives.
Since its founding, the CAH has survived on grants and donations from the community. Today, its budget is close to $500,000, of which only 30% comes from government grants.
In addition to offering a varied program of shows, the CAH has also played an initiating role in many activities, such as: the 2X4 Festival, the theater group En pièces détachées, Perspective 8, the Boîte à lettres and the Radio de l'Épinette noire CINN-FM, to which it gave its "fly away".
The CAH has continued to grow over the years to become one of the most visible and credible organizations in French Ontario. However, none of this could have been accomplished without the effort and involvement of many volunteers who have always dedicated themselves to making the CAH one of the most important organizations in the region.