Arts and Culture Policy and Strategy: Creative Connected Communities

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Council is undertaking an exciting community engagement project to obtain feedback on both the new draft Arts and Culture Policy 2020(PDF, 680KB) and the draft Arts and Culture Strategy 2020-24(PDF, 2MB).

The Arts and Culture Policy and Strategy: Connected Creative Communities gives the opportunity for community comment on the policy and strategy. The draft Arts and Culture Strategy 2020-24 seeks to build vibrant and connected communities through arts and culture. Community feedback will inform future arts and culture programs and activities in the shire.

Background Information

The Arts and Culture Strategy 2020-24 is based on the findings of a report Arts and Culture Audit and Opportunities Report 2016 which was undertaken by Regional Arts Victoria on behalf of council.  The strategy is a fresh look at the outdated Arts and Culture Strategy 2008-2012

The Arts and Culture Policy 2020 also includes a Public Art Policy and is a completely new document for the council.

Engagement Timeline

Project Timeline

Three key outcomes we are aiming to achieve are:

  • A vibrant and inclusive creative community through participation in the arts.
  • A connected reputable arts community by raising the profile of the arts and artists.
  • Thriving town centres and rural communities.

The strategy is supported by the draft Arts and Culture Policy 2020 which aims to:

  • Support local creative talent – creating more opportunities to produce and present great work
  • Strengthen the creative industries ecosystem – building capability and conditions for growth
  • Deliver wider economic and social impacts – stimulating innovation and wider creative impact Increase participation and access – engaging more local residents in cultural and creative endeavours
  • Protect and preserve public arts and cultural assets -  maintain community assets and the NGSC Historical Assets Register  

Please Have Your Say on any or all of the draft documents by 5pm Tuesday 18 August 2020. You can complete the online survey, drop a pin on the map with your locations and ideas, email your feedback to communities@ngshire.vic.gov.au or post to PO Box 580 Stawell 3380.