Our Mission Statement:
 The arts and cultural organizations of the Peace Liard Region will be served by knowledgeable and skilled trustees who will raise the awareness of the public so all may take part in shared cultural opportunities. The members will strive for development and acceptance of the arts so that the arts may become a valid part of personal and community life in the Peace Liard Regions.

The Peace Liard Regional Arts Council serves six regional communities and meets five times per year, rotating meeting locations throughout member communities to provide exposure and availability of community input to the PLRAC. At the meeting communication, planning and sharing takes place.

History of the PLRAC:

1982
 First Regional Juried Art Exhibition is hosted in the region under the auspices of a sub committee of the PRRD

1987
 First Art Collection piece was purchased by Bob Bennets and donated to the PLRAC to present to the Peace River Regional District

Wednesday June 15th 1988 – Formation Meeting

·         Moved to form a society to operate a “arms length” Regional Arts Council. Budget, office location and elections were independent, with operational funding from the PRRD

·         Fort Nelson becomes a member with funding from the FNRD

·         Finances initially kept by the FSJ CAC until the society can be registered

·         Interim officers consisted of Chair: Bob Bennets
Treasurer: Linda Scarfo
Secretary: Norma Currie

 July 4th, 1989
 The PLRAC became a registered Society under the Societies Act of British Columbia

1990
 The PLRAC hired its first Administrative Assistant, Mary Ann Skill, on a contract basis.

December 1990
 The First Newsletter “Arts Beat” was published

1991/2
The directors of the PLRAC began work on a very comprehensive Policy Manual which has been well received in all areas of the  non profit sector.

August 1992
 Sue Popesku was appointed as part time administrative staff. 

November 1994
 Ellen Corea becomes the Administrative coordinator on a contract basis.

January 1st, 1995
  The PLRAC became a registered Charity for tax purposes.

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