CanadaBuys #BC234493

Operator for Greater Vernon Cultural Centre facility management and cultural programming

The Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking an operator to manage and activate the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre under solicitation BC234493. - Government buyer: Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO); no sub-agency or office is identified in the provided information. - Scope of services: - Facility operations, including scheduling, front-of-house, ticketing, visitor services, volunteer and event coordination, safety and compliance, tenant coordination, and support for preventative and minor maintenance. - Cultural programming and partnerships, including arts, cultural, educational, and community events, performances, exhibitions, workshops, and activation of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. - Marketing and sustainability, including promotion, audience development, sponsorship, fundraising, donor engagement, and cultural tourism. - Coordination: The operator is expected to work with resident cultural organizations, facility tenants and users, and the broader community. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or quantities are named in the provided information. - Notable requirements: The operator must combine facility management with cultural programming and audience and revenue development.

Description

The Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking submissions from organizations or teams to manage and animate the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre. The work includes day-to-day facility operations, visitor and event services, safety and compliance, and coordination with resident cultural organizations. The operator will also develop and deliver arts, cultural, educational, and community programming, and lead marketing, audience development, sponsorship, fundraising, and related revenue-generation activities. The solicitation is open and closes October 30, 2026 at 19:00 EDT.

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