F&DA&CC is the organisation which advocates the arts and civic amenity to Falkirk Council, supports member organisations in their projects and is a forum for mutual help and advice.

History

In the summer of 1950 a group of people with an interest in the arts met in premises in Falkirk High Street. The subject of the discussion was how to promote The Arts in Falkirk. This meeting led to the formation of Falkirk & District Arts and Civic Council. The first chairman was Councillor James Middlemass.

For over fifty years F&DA&CC has continued to support, promote and campaign for the Arts and an enhanced civic amenity for the Falkirk District. Although two local government boundary changes have taken place in the fifty years the fundamental principles remain constant.

Aims and Objectives

• To encourage and stimulate interest in the promotion, understanding, performance and appreciation of the arts in the community
• To consult with local and national organisations devoted to the arts
   
• To act as a co-ordinating body for member organisations
• To provide a means of communication and liaison between organisations, individuals and the local authority
• To be sensitive to needs of the community and organise events to service the need
• To encourage and advocate awareness of civic amenity

Membership

Membership of F&DA&CC is open to groups which are engaged in activities which add to the artistic life of Falkirk or whose aims and activities encourage an awareness in civic amenity. Groups seeking membership should write to the Secretary and enclose a copy of a constitution or a statement of the aims and objectives and a list of office bearers. There is an annual registration fee which is at present £10.

Meetings

The General Council meets monthly from September to June on a Friday evening in the Council Chambers of Falkirk Council. All member organisations are entitled to send a representative to these meetings.
In addition there are Executive Committee meetings. The Executive Committee and Office bearers are elected at the Annual General Meeting in June.

The Office Bearers for 2007/08

Chairperson - Marion McLean
Secretary - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual initiatives

• Falkirk Tryst Festival in collaboration with Falkirk Council – May
• Annual award to Falkirk Personality of the Year
• Submit suggestions to Falkirk Council for the Civic Award(annually)
• Submit suggestions to Falkirk Council for the Scroll Awards(annually