Draft Arts and Culture Plan
Have your say on the draft Arts and Culture Plan which provides direction for Council to support arts and culture in the shire for the next five years.
Summary
The draft Arts and Cultural Plan identifies the essential role Council plays in delivering, collaborating and advocating for arts and cultural development across the shire.
The plan provides direction for cultural activity and investment from Council across a range of program areas for the financial years 2024/25 to 2029/30. It considers the current role of Council and the potential for future action should funding be secured.
The plan is based on a broad definition of arts and culture which includes visual arts (e.g. painting, sculpture, photography), music (both recorded and performed), performing arts (e.g. dance, theatre), literature (books and other written works), craft and design, film, television and radio, fashion design, software development and interactive digital content, architecture and museums.
Based on this definition, most people in the Bega Valley participate in the arts in some way, most often as audiences. This is evidenced by the numerous arts and cultural events held across the shire, and their high attendance numbers.
The draft Arts and Culture Plan identifies five key theme areas relevant to Council.
- Cultural facilities
- · Purpose built creative arts infrastructure provided across the shire
- · Spaces and facilities activated and used for creative endeavours
- Participation and access
- Audience development
- Accessible venues and programs
- Inclusive and diverse arts and culture
- Creative enterprise
- Creative industries and skilled practitioners
- Integrated creative industries
- Skills development and opportunities for creatives
- Communication and connection
- Engaged partnerships and networks
- Arts promotion
- Volunteer networks and community support
- Cultural leadership
- Advocacy to industry, business and government
- Embedding arts and culture in Council practice.
The plan has been developed by South East Arts in conjunction with Council staff, including limited sector consultation.
Have your say on the draft Arts and Culture Plan
We are seeking your feedback on the draft Arts and Culture Plan, to provide direction for cultural activity and investment from Council across a range of program areas for the financial years 2024/25 to 2029/30.
Please submit your feedback using the short survey below, or alternatively:
- By email: council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
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Who's listening
Yvette Parker
Acting Manager
Community and Cultural Services
Bega Valley Shire Council
Phone: 02 6499 22 22
Email: council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
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