Presentation
The Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre - DACC is a welcoming place that offers an authentic and creative experience of the artistic, cultural and human world.
It operates since 2010 with the mission to democratize arts and culture by making them accessible to support artists and to stimulate creativity in growing artists (mainly youth). Its mandate encompasses: visual arts, crafts, performing arts, music, film, video, new media, literature; the expression of diverse cultures, with an emphasis on Acadian and Francophone culture and programming; the development and presentation of local, emerging and professional talent; and programming for a wide range of age groups, with a special focus on youth and families.
The DACC manages and coordinates a multi-faceted offer [shows, events, courses, exhibitions, workshops, creative camps, artists' residencies...]. The DACC offers a wide range of event services, including a performance hall that can be converted into an audio-video production studio, exhibition, creation, meeting and reception spaces. The DACC is home to several permanent resident partners, the Academy of Classical Ballet and Modern Dance, PLUS 90.7 radio, “La Grande Ourse” Bookstore, the Dieppe Book Fair, the Dieppe Long & McQuade School of Music, as well as several studios - pottery, painting-sculpture, dance, music - an art gallery and several open exhibition spaces.
The center's team is constantly working to highlight the invaluable contribution of the arts and culture to society as a whole and to contribute to the development and growth of communities. Art is indeed an essential service, and so the center's historic motto - ART FOR ALL and ALL FOR ART! has never resonated so much in Greater Dieppe.
In 2021, for the first time since its inception, the DACC is being recognized by the Dieppe business community with a DISTINCTION for the quality and richness of its services.
In 2023, at the opening ceremony of the 27th edition of FrancoFête en Acadie, the DACC as a whole was honored and recognized by RADARTS - the Atlantic performing arts network - with the Prix Louis Doucet 2022-2023.
The Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre is an exemplary cultural hub and artistic incubator known for its boldness and its ability to reach out and bring together all communities so that they feel at home.
VisionA vibrant world where ideas meet, collaborations form, and emotions are shared.
The development and promotion of arts and culture among the citizens of the region being the raison d'être for the creation of the Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre, the Centre subscribes to the following values that will guide its users:
Those whose mission it is to manage the Centre subscribe to the following values that will guide their decisions and actions:
It operates since 2010 with the mission to democratize arts and culture by making them accessible to support artists and to stimulate creativity in growing artists (mainly youth). Its mandate encompasses: visual arts, crafts, performing arts, music, film, video, new media, literature; the expression of diverse cultures, with an emphasis on Acadian and Francophone culture and programming; the development and presentation of local, emerging and professional talent; and programming for a wide range of age groups, with a special focus on youth and families.
The DACC manages and coordinates a multi-faceted offer [shows, events, courses, exhibitions, workshops, creative camps, artists' residencies...]. The DACC offers a wide range of event services, including a performance hall that can be converted into an audio-video production studio, exhibition, creation, meeting and reception spaces. The DACC is home to several permanent resident partners, the Academy of Classical Ballet and Modern Dance, PLUS 90.7 radio, “La Grande Ourse” Bookstore, the Dieppe Book Fair, the Dieppe Long & McQuade School of Music, as well as several studios - pottery, painting-sculpture, dance, music - an art gallery and several open exhibition spaces.
The center's team is constantly working to highlight the invaluable contribution of the arts and culture to society as a whole and to contribute to the development and growth of communities. Art is indeed an essential service, and so the center's historic motto - ART FOR ALL and ALL FOR ART! has never resonated so much in Greater Dieppe.
In 2021, for the first time since its inception, the DACC is being recognized by the Dieppe business community with a DISTINCTION for the quality and richness of its services.
In 2023, at the opening ceremony of the 27th edition of FrancoFête en Acadie, the DACC as a whole was honored and recognized by RADARTS - the Atlantic performing arts network - with the Prix Louis Doucet 2022-2023.
Mission
The Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre is an exemplary cultural hub and artistic incubator known for its boldness and its ability to reach out and bring together all communities so that they feel at home. VisionA vibrant world where ideas meet, collaborations form, and emotions are shared.
Mandate
The mandate of the DACC encompasses :- Visual arts and crafts, performing arts, music, film, video, new media, and literature;
- The expression of diverse cultures, with an emphasis on Acadian and Francophone culture and programming;
- The development and presentation of emerging and professional talent in the community;
- Programming for a wide range of age groups with a special focus on youth and families.
Values
The development and promotion of arts and culture among the citizens of the region being the raison d'être for the creation of the Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre, the Centre subscribes to the following values that will guide its users:- Excellence. The Centre supports excellence in programming, in training programs and in the management and delivery of its services. The Centre will become a center of excellence that measures up to national and international standards.
- Creativity. A community needs activities to awaken and nurture its imagination, and artists are most often the architects of these activities. The Centre will become an environment where every effort will be made to support artists and stimulate creativity among budding artists, especially youth.
- Promotion of the French language and culture. The Centre will offer its services in both official languages. However, managers and users will be mindful of the Acadian and Francophone character of the City of Dieppe and will be conscious of the fact that culture is essentially about the arts.
Those whose mission it is to manage the Centre subscribe to the following values that will guide their decisions and actions:
- Accountability and transparency. Transparent management practices will be put in place and accountability for its administration will be demonstrated to users, the community and the City of Dieppe.
- Partnership and community engagement. Management will enter into agreements with partners for joint community projects. It will forge links between the arts community and its audiences, and promote consultation and exchange in a spirit of fellowship that will encourage networking among them.
