Join Us for the Monthly PACA Meeting

Held on the second Wednesday of each month with a location changes each time, PACA meetings are for those interested in the local arts scene. Please refer to the Chamber's Events Calendar for details and to register for meetings.

We look forward to meeting and connecting with you!

Do you want to support the local arts community?

Here are some ways you can provide support:

• Incorporate the arts into your own events, parties and celebrations by hiring a local Chamber Member/PACA artist like a musician, dance group, signer, band, etc. To see a full list, visit the Chamber directory and watch the 'Support Local' video series showcasing the arts.

• Provide space to have meetings, rehearse, perform and showcase exhibits. Meeting rooms, theatre and multimedia spaces are always in demand.
• Provide goodies and treats for meetings.
• Provide financial contributions through sponsorship of the Chamber’s events specific to the arts.

See below for a list of Chamber Member Arts & Culture organizations:

For more information or to collaborate, contact the Chamber team:
604-536-6844 or info@sswrchamber.ca.

Resources

• Arts 'Let's Get Local' Video Series
  The Chamber produced a series of promotional videos to highlight local businesses in the South Surrey & White Rock area in sectors that were hardest hit by the pandemic. View the series focused on the arts: click here.​

• Be Part of the City's Art Database
  Both City of Surrey and City of White Rock are dedicated to working with community art organizations and artists to enhance and create spaces for arts and culture to thrive.
  Visit each City's Arts & Culture page below:
  
  City of Surrey: click here
  City of White Rock: click here; and please fill out their information page to be part of their online database: click here.

• List Your Property for Filming
  The City of White Rock is a strong supporter of the film industry and encourages sustainable production. To learn more about filming in White Rock, click here. To register your property or business as a filming location or to find out more about the process, please go to Creative BC’s website here.

• Americans for the Arts Social Impact Explorer
  This tool provides facts, statistics, and data on the social impact of a variety of topics, including several areas under the arts umbrella. While this tool extracts data from the US, it may be used as a point of reference when building a case for the arts: click here

Updates from PACA Meetings