What's happening?
In November 2021, Council resolved to support the formation of a City of Canada Bay Arts and Culture Committee (A&CC), with representation from local arts community groups such as the Drummoyne Arts Society and local artists.
The City of Canada Bay Arts and Culture Committee (A&CC) will be established to strengthen communication and engagement between the arts community and Council for the strategic development and improved delivery of arts and cultural development across the City of Canada Bay.
In April 2023, Council adopted the A&CC Charter and we are now seeking expressions of interest from the community to form the Committee. A further report will be presented to Council on the outcome of the expressions of interest. Councillor membership (being two Councillors, one of which is the Mayor or Councillor nominee) will be called for at that time.
The
role and function of the Committee was subject to extensive community and
sector consultation as part of the delivery of the 2023-2032 Cultural Development Plan. This plan is currently on public exhibition and we encourage you to give feedback!
Core objectives
The A&CC has been established:
- To provide dynamic arts advocacy for the sector and around strategic matters affecting the program.
- To encourage arts quality and innovation in the implementation of Council’s strategies.
- To engage local communities and visitors in arts and cultural activities.
Committee membership
- Two Councillors, one of which shall be the Mayor or nominee.
- The Mayor or nominee will chair the meetings.
- Two professional artists, art managers or equivalent will be appointed to provide sector expertise and meet skill sets identified by Council (paid roles - see NAVA rates for more information).
- Two First Nations artists, arts managers, cultural representatives (paid roles - see NAVA rates for more information)
- Up to four community or community organisations will be appointed (unpaid roles).
How to apply
Expressions of interest are now closed.
