Richmond News
Arts is a way to bring people together and requires as much consideration as other topics in an election, according to actor and playwright Andrew Wade.
Wade, executive director of the Richmond Arts Coalition (RAC), wants this year’s candidates in the Richmond election to consider it in their platforms.
“At the Richmond Arts Coalition, we believe that the arts are crucial for a healthy community. We feel that the arts can help bring people together in our multicultural city,” said Wade. …
Both mayoral candidates John Roston and incumbent Malcolm Brodie responded that there is a need for additional performance spaces. …
Brodie agreed that he would be in favour of new facilities and expansion of existing spaces, but it would need to be “demonstrated through a business case.”
“Other levels of government and the School Board would need to be partners along with the community,” said Brodie. …