Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee

Arts and cultural advisory committee

About the Committee

The aim of this Committee is to provide Council with advice on:

  • The development and enhancement of a strong, recognisable profile for arts, music, culture and innovation in Ku-ring-gai that reflects the local identity, diversity and values of the community.
  • Provide input and assistance into the development and implementation of objectives and strategies within Council’s Community Strategic Plan.
  • Contribute to and provide feedback on activities, forums, projects, programs and events relating to arts and cultural communities.
  • Provide input into wider policies, plans and services that impact arts and cultural industries within the community.
  • Facilitate communication between community representatives, cultural organisations and Council in arts and cultural related disciplines and assist in gathering input from the local creative community for future cultural planning initiatives.
  • Facilitate networks and partnerships that encourage and support creative initiatives, stimulate cultural economy, express cultural diversity, enhance public places and increase community connectiveness.
  • Advocate for local artists and creative producers in developing a strong cultural identity which will enhance the liveability and wellbeing of local residents.
  • Advise and share relevant information and facilitate partnerships with arts and cultural groups through capacity building and increased community connections.

To establish this Committee, Council sought Expression of Interest from interested representatives wishing to become members.

Nominations needed to address the following selection criteria:

  • Previous experience facilitating networks and partnerships that encourage and support creative initiatives, stimulate cultural economy, express cultural diversity, enhance public places and increase community connectiveness.
  • Previous experience in providing advice regarding policies, plans and services that would assist Council in strengthening arts and cultural activities and engagement.
  • Previous experience advocating for local artists and creative producers.

View Terms of Reference(PDF, 111KB)

View Council Advisory / Reference Committee Guidelines(PDF, 505KB)

Nominations closed 9 February at 5pm.

Enquiries

For any enquiries please contact Janice Bevan 9424 0000. 

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