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Parks, Recreation & Culture

HERITAGE Heritage Services plans, oversees and operates the Surrey Museum, City of Surrey Archives and Historic Stewart Farm. The division is responsible for the City-wide distribution of a wide variety of heritage programs, events and exhibitions. Heritage supports the City-wide stewardship of documentary and material cultural heritage collections and the presentation of community history and its relationship to the present and future. awareness and appreciation for Surrey’s history and heritage through exhibits, tours, public programs, curriculum-based school programs and special events. The division fosters and supports community participation and life-long learning through volunteer and work experience opportunities for youth, adults and seniors. Heritage Services partners with community organizations to build

ARTS Arts Services plans and oversees a wide range of facilities and programs within the City. This includes the operation of the Surrey Arts Centre which encompasses the Surrey Civic Theatres Main Stage and Studio Theatre, the Surrey Art Gallery, a contemporary art museum and its Tech Lab; along with arts administration offices. Arts Services also manages the Urban Screen venue at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, Centre Stage performance venue at City Hall, South Surrey Recreation Centre Arts space, Newton Cultural Centre, the Public Art Program, Cultural Grants Program, Surrey Civic Treasure Awards Program and the Surrey International Children’s Festival. Arts Services staff provides stewardship for the City’s contemporary and public art collections and supports the City-wide identification and implementation of new arts programs and facilities. Staff work with community organizations and other sectors to build awareness and appreciation for the benefits of the arts, provides arts education to students and develops new audiences through the presentation of exhibits, public programs and theatre events. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION The Marketing and Communications Section supports the Department and Corporation by providing expertise, strategic guidance and services related to marketing and communications.

WEB AND NEW MEDIA Web and New Media supports the

Department and Corporation by providing expertise, guidance and services related to enhancing the web presence and ensuring customers receive timely information from the Website and Social Media.

Grandview Aquatic Centre

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