PACA

Existing since 2017, the Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance (PACA) is a group of dedicated arts and culture, and business professionals who work toward bringing artists, art groups and businesses together for a stronger and more vibrant creative community in White Rock/South Surrey. Everyone is welcome!

A huge thank you to initiating co-organizers Elaine Cheung and Michele Partridge, as well as supporting agencies — the Cities of White Rock and Surrey, the SSWR Chamber of Commerce, White Rock BIA, White Rock Library, White Rock Museum, Semiahmoo Arts and White Rock Rotary Club, and Aspira as a sponsor.

Mission and Mandate

Arts for Everyone!

We – you and me – are Semiahmoo Arts Society! Found in the South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre, SAS is an umbrella organization for the arts, fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community.

As a grassroots organization and as an Arts Council under the BC Association of Arts Councils, SAS partners with the Cities of White Rock and Surrey and looks forward to ongoing collaboration as Guest Speakers and Catalysts.

Upcoming Networking Meetings!

Second Wednesday of the month – location rotating among members’ spaces!

Dec 11: Semiahmoo Arts Society (Potluck Party!)

PACA Meeting Minutes (Click to expand)

2024 Minutes

PACA StoryMap

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PACA Membership and Benefits

As you are aware, PACA Membership offers an awesome opportunity to connect with other arts and culturally inclined individuals, collectives, and businesses. For $50 CAD + tax, this membership offers:

Posting items in the monthly PACA newsletter, focussed on Arts, Culture and Business outreach–please send items by the 15th of the Month for inclusion in the following newsletter
Monthly PACA-specific Networking events–second Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. Locations rotate to see different venues and members
Free access to all monthly arts and culture events: music, literature, how to promote your artistic practice, etc.
Listing of your practice/business on our StoryMap of Arts-based businesses/Artists/Galleries on the Peninsula.