What's happening?
The Arts and Culture Committee was established in 2023 to strengthen communication and engagement between the arts community and Council, supporting the strategic development and improved delivery of arts and culture activities across the City.
While the Committee is not a decision-making body of Council, it plays an instrumental role in representing and raising issues directly with Council to inform strategic planning and development. It also serves as an advocate for the sector on behalf of the City.
The Committee consists of 11 members and meets quarterly.
Following the recent resignation of a Committee member, there is now a vacancy for a community organisation representative or community member on the Arts & Culture Committee. Interested parties are invited to submit an expression of interest. (Please note this is an unpaid position.)
A further report will be presented to Council on the outcome of the expression of interest process.
Core objectives
The A&CC has been established to:
- Provide dynamic arts advocacy for the sector and strategic matters affecting the program.
- Encourage artistic quality and innovation in the implementation of Council’s strategies.
- Engage local communities and visitors in arts and cultural activities.
Committee membership
- Two Councillors, one of whom shall be the Mayor or their nominee.
- Two professional artists, arts managers, or equivalent, appointed to provide sector expertise and meet skill sets identified by Council (paid roles).
- Two First Nations artists, arts managers, or cultural representatives (paid roles).
- Four community organisation representatives or community members (unpaid roles).
- Council’s Arts & Culture Citizen of the Year (for the duration of their appointment).
How to apply
Please submit your expression of interest using the form below. Submissions close Sunday, 6 April 2025.
