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the strategic fit <strong>of</strong> the city <strong>of</strong> literature<br />
<strong>The</strong> intended purpose and scope <strong>of</strong> activity <strong>of</strong> the VCL organization are highly<br />
complementary to the policy goals and objectives <strong>of</strong> this range <strong>of</strong> agencies and institutions.<br />
All are concerned with supporting and/or promoting arts<br />
and culture, and are either explicitly concerned with the<br />
literary arts or incorporate writing and publishing into<br />
their larger mandates. Each recognizes the social and<br />
economic benefits that arise from vibrant cultural<br />
industries, and each encourages excellence and diversity<br />
in the arts as part <strong>of</strong> its policies and programs.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> the grant programs or objectives reviewed here<br />
indicate an interest, and some level <strong>of</strong> support, for arts<br />
promotion (and for the promotion <strong>of</strong> literary culture<br />
in particular). On balance, however, the vast amount<br />
<strong>of</strong> available grant support is concentrated on cultural<br />
production, as opposed to promotion. <strong>The</strong>re is thus a gap,<br />
and so an opportunity for new contributions, in this area.<br />
Given the stated objectives <strong>of</strong> the VCL, we believe the organization could make such a<br />
contribution in terms <strong>of</strong>:<br />
• promoting <strong>Vancouver</strong> and British Columbia as a creative centre<br />
• developing or enhancing cultural tourism<br />
• strengthening writing and publishing enterprises and literary groups<br />
• improving coordination and promotion <strong>of</strong> literary resources and events<br />
As noted earlier, there is a significant opportunity to leverage, through new funding and<br />
cooperative action, the efforts <strong>of</strong> individuals and organizations working to bring the work<br />
<strong>of</strong> individual authors or organizations to wider public attention. <strong>The</strong> VCL could aggregate<br />
diverse initiatives and make them have a bigger total impact, at the same time as it clearly<br />
establishes <strong>Vancouver</strong> as one <strong>of</strong> the world’s great literary cities.<br />
chapter four: the city <strong>of</strong> literature<br />
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