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Cooktown and the Cape – Special.
Looking for an adventure? Cooktown and the Cape is a must do. Happily the A&C Plan is now done and dusted. A special part of Australia.
Back in the Burdekin
Back in the Burdekin Shire on the arts, cultural and heritage planning trail. Phase 3: Community Consultation. Many people doing great things for the Shire. Inspiring. #burdekinshire
A Rich Cultural Life in the Burdekin
Currently preparing for my return trip to Burdekin Shire, to continue the planning process for the new Arts and Cultural Strategy. The region already has an active arts community and a lively cultural life so the challenge becomes how to consolidate and build on this strong foundation to enhance personal and community well-being and prosperity. Seven days of intensive consultation and a community-wide survey should help provide some clarity and direction for this challenge. Love it.
Happy Return To The Towers
Happy return to the Charters Towers Region last week – quintessential North Queensland country. Along with some RADF training and a workshop on Creative Collaboration, one of the main reasons for my visit was to do some research on how to more effectively promote locally produced cultural activities and events to residents and visitors in the region. This is an issue which arose out of the consultation process for the Arts & Cultural Investment Plan – and one that is a challenge for most of the regions I visit. Already some interesting feedback which will help to shape a fresh planned approach to community communications. So good to be back on the road. Thanks CTRC for the opportunity – and Earl for the painting!
Charters Towers Sets The New Normal For Investment in Arts & Culture
It’s been a little time in the baking but happily Charters Towers Regional Council has now formally adopted a new Arts and Cultural Investment Policy and Plan. The documents outline the vision, direction and priorities for investment arts and cultural development over the next five years. This sits comfortably alongside the other responsibilities of Council as the 4th pillar of community sustainability. It can only be a good thing for the future well-being and prosperity of the community. At the same time Council also adopted a new Public Art Investment Policy. Charters Towers Region is certainly setting the bar for the new normal. Congratulations.
A Creative, Cultural Future for Charters Towers
This week it was back to Charters Towers, one of my favourite regional Queensland centres. Over the next few months I will be working on the new Arts and Cultural Development Policy and Management Plan for the region. This a great opportunity or work with the Council and the community on crafting a plan that will make a measurable contribution to health and well being, quality of place and the cultural tourism experience. There can be a bundle of public benefits arising from this initiative. This place has so much going for it. So good to be back working in regional Queensland.
Creative Regeneration in Innisfail
The newly established Innisfail Creatives Inc. now has a new strategic business plan to guide its program and key creative coordination and facilitating role in the Innisfail Community. Always a pleasure to visit, it’s also been a pleasure to have the opportunity to work on this brave new initiative. With strong community and Cassowary Regional Council support, ICI will do doubt be a valued addition and contributor to the arts and cultural landscape in the region. Thanks and good luck ICI.
A New Era For Cultural Development in the Gladstone Region
The Gladstone Region is poised for a new era of Arts and Cultural development with the delivery of the new policy and plan. After many months of consultation, research and review the Plan, when finally adopted, will chart the strategic direction for development in the region over the next five years. The Region has a rich cultural heritage, an active arts and cultural program and more than its share of artist, artisans and arts workers. With well directed investment, arts and culture will sit comfortably alongside social, economic and environmental domains as the forth pillar of sustainability.
Musica! is Vital in Gladstone
Back in Gladstone last week in the glorious subtropical winter- catching up on all things arts and cultural planning. Lucky to be in town when the fabulous Musica! event was happening. Such a great buzz about the place with plenty of musicians and music lovers around town. Happily was able to catch the concert on Saturday night which was a joy – a star studded cast including Stefan Cassomenos, a fine Concert Pianist, Claire Munting Mezzo Soprano, Liane Keegan Dramatic Contralto, MC & jazz diva Monica Trapaga along with Gladstone’s own Sim Kelly and Jessica Johnson. And great to hear that all the community workshops were over subscribed. Thank you to Cindi Bush and all involved in this hallmark event for the region.
Discover Eumundi Discovers a Rich Vein of Potential
The recently completed visitor and community survey commissioned by the Discover Eumundi Visitor and Heritage Centre has revealed a rich vein of information about visitor experiences and interests and provided greater insight into those who have yet to visit this wonderfully eclectic centre for heritage, local art work and visitor information. A great deal of valuable knowledge that came out of this initiative some of it life affirming, all of it valuable input for future planning and sustainable success. Good luck to Wendy and the volunteer crew who do such a wonderful job in providing this important service. This was a joyful gig. Thanks everyone; keep up the great work.
New Drivers for Outback Cultural Development
The new ubeat Paroo Shire Arts and Cultural Policy and Plan are now finalised, designed and delivered. This region is a very special part of Outback Queensland with a rich cultural heritage and an abundance of creative enthusiasm. Hopefully the new policy and plan will help provide the platform and pathways to a very liveable and visitable future. Thank you to all contributors. It was a joy to live like a local for a little while. Go well.