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Charters Towers Sets The New Normal For Investment in Arts & Culture

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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.

New Drivers for Outback Cultural Development

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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.

Gladstone Cultural Plan Takes Shape

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Per capita I have to say that there is a great deal going on in the Gladstone Region in the realm of arts and culture. With the new Arts and Cultural Plan now taking shape I reckon there could be a whole lot more happening in the years to come. Look forward to heading back up there shortly to present the work in progress and get some feedback. No doubt arts and culture is poised to play a key role in the vitality and liveability of this beautiful part of the world.  Opposite is a snapshot of just some of the fine public art that garnishes the character of the region.

Public Art and Asset Audit for Toowoomba

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Currently collaborating with my colleague Jamie Maclean who has been commissioned by the Toowoomba Regional Council to undertake an audit of all plaques, memorials, monuments and public art works in the Region. Big job. Jamie will be preparing exhaustive condition reports and a detailed maintenance plan. Together we will be developing a new ubeaut classification and valuation model for these important public assets. Great work.

Image: Brian Robinson: Playfulness of the Perennials.
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