Grant Objectives | Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries, and Historic Sites Inc.

City of Kingston Objectives

i	Culture and creativity are important sources of wealth creation and are being leveraged to develop community vitality;
ii	align tourism marketing and attraction strategies, creating greater return-on-investment and refocusing marketing strategies;
iii	create awareness and civic pride in our history and heritage;
iv	heritage and culture are key to a vibrant community and are economic drivers for the local economy;
v	enhance Kingston’s distinctive identity, enrich the cultural life of residents and attract newcomers, audiences and visitors from around the world;
vi	build the creative experiences that are the basis of an authentic tourism strategy;
vii	embrace Kingston’s powerful historical narrative, built heritage, and natural heritage features, as unique resources that can be used to tell Kingston’s stories;
viii	use cultural heritage to enhance the reputation of the City of Kingston as a community where history and innovation thrive; and
ix	support initiatives that align with the City’s strategic objectives for promotion of heritage and cultural vitality.

Cultural Heritage Sector Objectives

i	leverage municipal investments in museums, heritage projects, cultural groups and historical societies, to increase their profile, capacity, impact, relevance, and sustainability;
ii	encourage the development and creation of innovative cultural heritage programming and initiatives that promote cultural vitality;
iii	increase access to quality local cultural heritage activities;
iv	support and promote the preservation, protection, documentation and conservation of significant Kingston artifacts and archival materials;
v	develop the means of organizing, collecting, and interpreting Kingston’s stories, both tangible and intangible, and engaging the community at all levels of the process;
vi	encourage collaboration with other orders of government, and the business and community sectors;
vii	seek professional development opportunities that benefit the cultural heritage sector, in collaboration with other stakeholders; and
viii	nurture the capacity and quality of heritage in Kingston, while fostering excellence.