[BCMA] Join the BCMA in welcoming the new Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport - Spencer Chandra Herbert

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv]

Join the BCMA in welcoming the new Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and
Sport - Spencer Chandra Herbert

On Monday Premier Eby announced a new cabinet, naming MLA Spencer Chandra
Herbert as the new Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport. MLA
Chandra Herbert has represented Vancouver-West End since 2009 and is a
long-time arts advocate. His arts background includes serving as the
associate producer of the United Nations World Urban Festival and
collaborating with numerous organizations such as the Roundhouse Community
Arts and Recreation Centre, the Stanley Park Ecology Society, and the Save
St. Paul’s Coalition.

Both the BCMA and the BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage have sent
welcome letters to Minister Chandra Herbert and we hope to meet with him
soon to promote the impact of our members and to advocate for continued
support.

As part of BC Museums Week 2023, Spencer Chandra Herbert spoke on a webinar
about effective government relations. The recording can be accessed here
<https://museum.bc.ca/brain/bc-museums-week-2023-effective-government-relations-advocacy-for-small-museums-galleries-and-cultural-institutions/>
and is a good way to get to know our new Minister. He was joined in the
webinar by Jim Rutkowski, who has been named David Eby’s interim Chief of
Staff.

MLA Lana Popham is returning to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The
BCMA has sent her a letter, as well, thanking her for her work as the
Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport and wishing her well in her
new position.

If you wish to join us in welcoming the new Minister or your local MLA, the
BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage has prepared a template letter
<https://www.coalitionbc.ca/current-campaigns> to help you share our
sector’s key messages and magnify their impact.

We look forward to updating our members about our continued advocacy and
relationship-building work.

Sincerely,


Ryan


*Ryan Hunt*
Executive Director
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