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Section 2
Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023
© Noosa Council 2018
General Enquiries:
By telephone: (07) 5329 6500
By email: [email protected]
Street Address: 9 Pelican Street, TEWANTIN
Postal address: PO Box 141, TEWANTIN QLD 4565
www.noosa.qld.gov.au
Disclaimer
This document has been developed by Noosa Council in consultation with the Noosa Cultural Plan
Reference Group.
Information contained in this document is based on available information at the time of writing. All figures and
diagrams are indicative only and should be referred to as such. Images contained in this publication have been
reproduced with authorisation. This is a strategic document which deals with technical matters in a summary way
only. Council or its officers accept no responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from
acting in reliance upon any material contained in this document.
Acknowledgements
The Noosa Cultural Plan has been developed by Noosa Council with input and assistance from a wide range of
community and professional organisations and individuals. Council would particularly like to thank the following
groups and individuals who shared their time, knowledge and perspectives in developing the plan:
• Members of the Cultural Plan Reference Group – Cr Frank Wilkie [chair], Alan (Fox) Rogers, Kerri Contini,
Dr Sue Davis, Helena Gulash, Helen Ringrose, Shirley Page, Belinda Simonsen, Sandra Robertson and
Tricia Bradford
• Members of the Heritage Reference Group – Cr Jess Glasgow [chair], Alan (Fox) Rogers, Kerri Contini,
Jane Harding, Jeanette Alfredson, Laurie Jones, Helena Gulash, Chris Hunt and Stuart Scott
• Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance
• Create Noosa
• Cathy Hunt, Positive Solutions
• Peter Browning, The Hornery Institute
Acknowledgement of country
Noosa Council would like to respectfully acknowledge the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi People, traditional custodians of
the lands and waters that form the region we call Noosa. Council pays respect to elders: past, present and future,
and welcomes the ongoing role that indigenous people play within the Noosa community.
Section 3
CONTENTS Acknowledgements 2
Message from the Mayor 3
Purpose 5
What do we mean by “Culture”? 6
The Importance of Arts, Culture and Heritage 7
The Global Context 8
The Local Noosa Context 10
Vision 24
Principles 24
Aims 24
Key themes 24
History and Heritage 26
Places and Spaces 28
People and Participation 30
Knowledge and Learning 32
Growing the Cultural Economy 34
The Digital Future Begins Now 36
Roles and Responsibilities 38
Outcomes 39
Methodology 40
Image Credits 42
Glossary 43
Section 4
Message from our Mayor There has never been a human culture that did not engage in both visual art and musical creativity. Even our early hominid ancestors engaged in visual arts. Cultural activities bring communities together to celebrate something that is wonderful about humanity: our ability to share our own intrinsic personal experience of life. Plainly the creative arts are essential components of human endeavour. No other creature can share their imagination in the same way. I say imagination because as well as being capable of being imaginative – that is to create something new out of our experiences – we each view the world differently. We are each the product of our unique set of influences, and in order to make sense of the world, we must each interpret and assess the world in our own intrinsic way. Whilst there may be sizeable overlaps, your world view is never going to be identical to anyone else’s world view. And that is, arguably, one reason why we humans create art. Through the arts we get to experience other people’s very intimate world views. That can be both humbling and liberating. Few zealots or fundamentalists take an interest in the arts. Indeed, zealots are often opposed to the sort of pluralism and diversity that the arts encompass. That’s because art, by its very nature, challenges our personal perceptions of the world. Art is a constant reminder of our essential individual differences. As a result, the arts breed understanding as well as a tolerance of diversity. Heritage is also a means by which we come to know ourselves better, to define who we are and how we got here. This Noosa Cultural Plan will help ensure that both the arts and our communal history will continue to be positive forces, fostering individual wellbeing and building social cohesion. Tony Wellington Noosa Mayor Page 4
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PURPOSE
An annual action plan will be developed for Noosa Council each
year to progress the goals and objectives of the Cultural Plan.
The Noosa Cultural Plan will harness and direct resources, energy and stakeholder support to achieve a
flourishing future for arts, culture and heritage in the Noosa Shire The Noosa Cultural Plan 2019 – 2023 is a
key Council planning document aligning with, and supporting, Council’s Corporate Plan and our vision “Noosa
Shire – Different by Nature”.
The Cultural Plan recognises the value of arts, culture and heritage to the Noosa community, and to Council
itself. It aims to secure a healthy future for the cultural sector based on shared aspirations and priorities.
It outlines a range of goals and actions across the coming five years to build on existing strengths, address
essential gaps and take advantage of emerging opportunities. It also outlines the role of Council and
stakeholders and the importance of partnership in the delivery of the Cultural Plan.
The Cultural Plan is part of a framework of Council strategies and plans which aim to achieve five major
twenty-year goals:
• Our environment is protected, enhanced and valued by the community
• Our community is connected, safe and happy and able to meet their potential
• Our economy is diverse and resilient
• Noosa Shire is well managed and sustainable
• The Noosa Shire community is proud of its Council
Of particular note, the Cultural Plan supports the aims of Council’s planning scheme “The Noosa Plan”, the
Noosa Shire Local Economic Plan and Noosa Design Principles. Importantly, it was a key recommendation of
the Noosa Social Strategy (2016) and supports the objectives in its four focus areas:
• A cohesive and resilient community
• An active and healthy community
• An accessible, diverse and affordable community
• A creative and informed community
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WHAT IS CULTURE?
The term “Culture” has a wide range of meanings Creative industries:
within government, industry and the community.
Noosa’s Cultural Plan will consider culture broadly to A sector which harnesses a range of creative and
encompass arts, culture and heritage as conveyed in business skills for commercial production and
Australia’s National Arts and Culture Accord (2013). dissemination. Creative industries include film and
television production, broadcasting, electronic
The arts: games, architecture, design and fashion, publishing,
media and advertising.
The arts include music, performing arts, literature
and visual arts, in both their established and Cultural heritage:
emerging art forms, and inter-arts activities. In
addition to the individual and collective activities In parallel with the arts and creative industries there
of practitioners, for vocational or recreational is a strong recognition of Australia’s diverse cultural
purposes, the arts include arts education, heritage, and the work of museums, galleries and
community arts, collections and performances libraries and archives to preserve and provide access
which may be made available to the public in to the artefacts and intangible heritage of Australia’s
galleries, libraries, theatres, cultural venues, training culture. In particular, Australia’s heritage includes
institutions and increasingly on-line and broadcast. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures which
are amongst some of the oldest living cultures in the
world.
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Arts, culture and heritage enrich lives through participation,
experience, observance or appreciation. Their value is difficult to
define but intrinsically felt and understood; they give a sense of heart
and soul to our people and communities
The Importance of The Arts, Culture and Heritage
Vibrant and healthy communities require a At its heart, arts, culture and heritage help
co-operative blend of human, economic and distinguish what is intrinsically “Noosa”.
environmental attributes. Integral to this
are cultural and creative elements which “The arts have the power to inspire, entertain and
add character, substance and meaning to a unite. They connect people with ideas, emotions
community, often defining what makes it unique. and stories; and spark imagination, creativity
and joy. The arts are intrinsically important and
For Noosa, a flourishing cultural sector has contribute to individual and collective wellbeing
individual and collective benefits in social, – they play an essential role in the daily lives of
economic and environmental terms. Arts, culture Australians.” (Connecting Australians: Results of
and heritage increase the positive liveability and the 2016 National Arts Participation Survey)
quality of life within the region, both tangibly
through architecture, civic design, venues, By growing our arts and cultural sector and
galleries, libraries, museums, art, performances, recognising our heritage Noosa will benefit from:
exhibitions, and intangibly through a myriad of
• A strong sense of identity and civic pride
qualitative facets including a shared sense of
place, community and values. • A strong commitment to shared values
• Improved individual and community wellbeing
• The freedom to express ideas and feelings and
respectfully explore diverse viewpoints
• A greater willingness and ability to look after
each other and our environment
• Increased participation in community
activities
• A strong commitment to maintaining our
unique and distinctive communities
• The genuine inclusion of people from varying
backgrounds, beliefs and abilities
• The ability to solve problems creatively,
perceive of a vision, innovate and adapt to
change
• A strong sense of who we are and where we
have come from
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GLOBAL
Noosa ShireShire
Noosa Council
CONTEXT
Council
In an increasingly interconnected world it is important to be cognisant
of the issues impacting Noosa’s arts,culture and heritage: from global,
national and state influences
From outside the Noosa region, a range of factors • Persistent skills gap in people being able to fully
and trends have the potential to impact on the utilise emerging tools
cultural sector locally - some present as challenges,
others as opportunities and some can offer both. • Communities of interest engaging virtually where
artists who feel isolated locally can engage with
Policy and Funding international artists in similar fields to share and
learn
• Lack of current arts-specific policy at a federal or
state level resulting in a need to align with other Economy
policies or develop stand-alone local policies
• Changing nature of cultural tourism with “baby
• Stagnation and reduction in government and boomer” retirement sector looking to travel for
corporate funding for the arts, particularly for niche cultural interests
individual artists or small initiatives, with funding
focussed on economic outcomes such as major • Growth of home based businesses, particularly in
events studio based cultural sector or digitally engaged
arts practices
• Changing models of resourcing such as
crowdfunding, cultural philanthropic funds and • Explosion in availability of cheap imported
micro-loans products competing with locally produced,
original works of art and craft
• Need to measure and demonstrate outcomes
and value across differing facets (cultural, social Community
and economic), which has been particularly
difficult in areas like arts and heritage where data • Ongoing concern over the lack of genuine
has been difficult to collect accurately and has recognition and inclusion of indigenous arts and
often failed to tell a convincing story heritage
Participation • Increased priority on creation of precincts or
urban renewal to develop or maintain distinct
• People’s increasing desire to engage with and community identity
participate in the arts but not necessarily through
traditional means such as attending a gallery or • The co-location of public infrastructure with like-
joining a creative group minded facilities eg galleries/museums, galleries/
libraries, or with commercial infrastructure
• Changing nature of volunteerism seeing an to off-set costs such as retail, hospitality,
increase in short-term project or specific skill- accommodation
based volunteerism
• People craving a sense of identity and belonging
• Fragile viability of community organisations, in an increasingly complex world
particularly impacted by funding changes, and
administrative complexity • Growing understanding of the important role
creativity and arts practice can play in education,
Technology health and wellbeing
• Rapid development of technology changing
approach to many facets of cultural sectors
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THE LOCAL NOOSA CONTEXT
Home to over 53,000 residents, Noosa Shire Council encompasses
urban coastal communities, hinterland villages and rural localities set
in and around the Noosa River catchment
Noosa Shire is located 120km north of Brisbane in People in the arts, culture and heritage sector were
South East Queensland and covers an area of 871 closely aligned with and active in the environmental
km. It is widely known for its stunning environment, and social movements of the 1980s and 1990s.
idyllic lifestyle and as an iconic tourist destination. The unspoiled, natural environment was a magnet
for artists, particularly visuals artists and craft
artisans, who could support themselves through the
Our heritage increasing tourism sector such as at the emerging
Eumundi Markets.
Noosa’s cultural heritage has rich roots with the
Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi people being the original The focus was both on protecting the natural
custodians of the land and waters. Although there environment and creating a special built
was significant disruption and dislocation in the environment for Noosa Shire. During the 1990s
19th and early 20th century, the resilience of the and 2000s, Noosa Council also focused on building
Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi people has ensured that community capacity. This included the development
their important connection to the Noosa place is of major community infrastructure such as libraries,
ongoing today. gallery, an aquatic centre and sporting facilities.
During this period, key community arts and heritage
The early European settlement period saw a focus
organisations formed in the strong community
on timber and fishing as well as being a gateway to
environment, many of which have survived until
the Gympie goldfields. The natural beauty of the
today.
area was recognised early and Noosa became a
regular tourist destination from the 1960s. The 2008 amalgamation of Noosa Council with the
former Maroochy and Caloundra local governments
It was from the 1960s that the current Noosa
was a pivotal point in the shared community history
Shire story began to emerge. Like many coastal
of Noosa. The Noosa community were strongly
communities, Noosa was facing choices about
opposed to the amalgamation and rallied to protect
how it would develop. The 1980s and 1990s saw
their Shire. Despite not winning the initial campaign
significant environmental battles where the Noosa
in 2008, the Noosa community did not give up
community fought to retain Noosa Shire as a unique
and continued the fight for what they believed in.
place – unfettered by rampant development.
This culminated in the Noosa Council being re-
These environmental battles defined that period
established on 1 January 2014.
and successive Strategic Plans provided a town
planning framework to ensure that Noosa would The Noosa community is now re-defining itself,
differentiate itself from other places. The concept aiming to respect past heritage and community
of a population carrying capacity was introduced values while ensuring we are progressing towards a
together with height limits on buildings and Noosa bright future that is uniquely our own.
Council focused on the “Noosa look and feel” design
of public spaces.
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OUR LOCAL CULTURE
404 people or 2% of the 44% of
Noosa working population QLD people
identified as being employed participate in
in the broad range of a creative activity
cultural industires
46,000
189 people considered people visit the
themselves a visual or Gallery every year
performing artist
82%
engage with
music online
Workers in the
cultural sector have
an average income of
$785 per week 73% believe that
arts make for a richer
and more meaningful life
31 community 19
cultural facilities private
galleries
Over 22 72
live music
Noosa
venues cultural
organisations
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Section 13
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Noosa Shire in 2018 has a diverse cultural and creative sector, both professional and community oriented.
Our arts, culture and heritage reflect the distinct identity of Noosa and there is a strong alignment
between local community values and arts practice with the local environment frequently inspiring
arts practice. Participation in cultural activities is high, particularly in visual arts and craft activities and
attendance at local events and festivals.
While it is difficult to obtain accurate data on the number of people engaged in the local arts, culture and
heritage sectors, research undertaken by the Australia Council combined with local data and anecdotal
evidence suggests that our community engages highly in the arts through many avenues – as artist,
audience, consumer or participator.
The local cultural sector fosters a rich creative community life. A broad range of stakeholders: individuals,
government agencies, community and industry organisations, and commercial businesses actively pursue
and deliver cultural facilities, program, events, services and products. Noosa people are collaborative and
supportive and will readily work together to produce an activity or event.
Cultural events regularly feature on the annual calendar, most notably Noosa Alive (formerly Noosa Long
Weekend), Cooroy Fusion, Booin Gari, Floating Land, Noosa Food and Wine Festival, Noosa International
Film Festival, Peregian Originals and Noosa Open Studios.
Education in the cultural sector is supported locally with state and private schools offering a varying range
of cultural content and the local university campuses of University of the Sunshine Coast and Central
Queensland University offering arts or creative industry related courses. Within the broader Sunshine
Coast region accredited training is available through university, TAFE and private providers.
Council cultural services such as Libraries, Noosa Regional Gallery and Community Development provide a
range of creative professional and skills development opportunities. Many local organisations, businesses
and creative practitioners offer short-courses and workshops in a wide diversity of disciplines and
mediums.
The arts sector is represented by several advocacy and networking groups, including Sunshine Coast
Creative Alliance and Create Noosa while the Heritage sector is represented through Council’s Heritage
Reference Group. Cultural and community members are strong advocates for culture and actively
participate in consultation regarding cultural matters.
In summary, the Noosa region is not starting from a zero base. It already has the existing elements of a
strong arts, culture and heritage foundation from which to build upon to deliver a healthy cultural future.
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Section 14
Noosa ShireShire
Noosa Council
Council Council
COUNCIL CULTURAL VENUES
From the hinterland to the coast, Noosa is served by numerous Council,
commercial and community cultural facilities. Noosa Council itself
provides cultural services and resources through major cultural venues
Noosa Regional Gallery w Opened in 1989
Open 40 hours/week across 6 days
Noosa Regional Gallery is one of the oldest 400m2 with 86m of running wall space for hanging
public galleries in Queensland. While it served 25 exhibitions per year across the three galleries
the community well in the 1990’s – 2010 it has 46,000 visits per year, averaging 900 per week
failed to keep up with exhibition, programming
and visitor needs and expectations. It is
now constrained as to the types of touring
exhibitions that it can show, does not have
any appropriate workshop or programming
space and has severely limited storage space.
Community consultation identified the need
to develop a new gallery that could meet the
needs of the community and act as a signature
tourist attraction.
The J Opened in 2006
The J is a multi-use venue that provides Open 7 days per week depending on events
a theatre, commercial kitchen and bar, 1250m2 with a seating capacity of 402 in theatre style
meeting rooms, educational facilities and 140 performances per year, attracting 20,000 people
hosts long-term partners the University of 377 events held by 40 community groups
the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Community
Radio. It is a major Noosa venue for live
theatre, music, dance, film, conventions,
dinners, civic events and award nights. No
immediate need has been identified for major
changes at The J with the preferred pathway
forward recommending a gradual evolution to
increase capacity, increase community benefit
and reduce costs to Council.
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Noosa Heritage Library Open 52.5 hours/week across 7 days
Sport
Holds 1,100 items in and
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access
The Noosa Heritage Library is housed within 1,150 images available online through Picture
Noosaville Library and holds the local heritage Noosa
and family history collections. Resources and
services relate to the heritage of the Noosa area
including print, newspapers, ephemeral material,
oral histories and local content creation. A focal
point of the collection is the Picture Noosa image
collection in both print, negative and digital
form. Both collections are a significant drawcard,
bringing residents and visitors in to attend
research sessions and conduct individual research.
A 2016 service review identified the need for
improved storage and display facilities for the
Heritage Library which have occured in 2018 as
part of the Noosaville Library upgrade.
Cooroy Library Opened in 2010
The award-winning Cooroy Library embodies 46.5 opening hours/week (over 6 days/week)
Noosa Council’s sustainability goals in terms of 5,577 members
environmental design and community cohesion. 179,000 loans per year, averaging 3,500 each week
The 1248m² community hub includes traditional 134,000 visits per year, averaging 2,600 per week
library space, community meeting rooms, retail Holds 26,300 items across all collection formats
shop, exhibition space and learning spaces. It is
the focal point of the Mill Place Precinct and in
close proximity to the Butter Factory Art Centre
and a number of community groups.
It’s well-thought out design means that it has the
space and flexibility to meet the changing needs
of the community for the near future. In 2018 it
evolved to include a contemporary Makerspace
for digital technologies.
Noosaville Library Opened in 1993, Refurbished 2018
52.5 opening hours/week (over 7 days/week)
Noosaville Library is a much-loved
21,878 members
community hub offering a wide range of
325,000 loans per year, averaging 9,000 each week
library and community services.
221,000 visits per year, averaging 4,330 per week
At 1070m² it has a unique architectural
design synonymous with a Noosa look and
feel. Built prior to the public introduction
of the internet, its design was functional
for a collection focussed library however it
struggled to meet contemporary community
needs. A 2016 service review identified the
need for a major refurbishment which was
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COMMUNITY
Noosa
Noosa Council
Shire
Noosa Council
Shire Council
CULTURAL FACILITIES
Cooroy Butter
w Factory
Arts Centre
Wallace House
(Noosa Arts & Crafts Assoc)
Noosa-Cooroy
w
Heritage Centre
Noosa Arts Theatre
w
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Over 90 community and commercial facilities provide
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space for arts and cultural activities
Pomona Majestic
w Theatre
Noosa Museum
w
Pomona Railway Gallery Parkyn
w w Hut
Information Centre
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Employment in Cultural Industries
Through the 2016 Census, 404 people or 2% of the Noosa working population identified as being
employed in the broad range of cultural industries. This is a very small proportion compared to sectors
such as tourism which employs 3,868 people or 19% of the working population and the health sector
which employs 3,766 people or 18% of the working population. The census data however relies on self-
reporting and records people’s primary employment industry so therefore may not take into account
the range of people who are employed in a creative industry but record their primary income from an
alternate industry. Local evidence suggests the number of people employed in creative industries to be
higher for example the 2017 Cultural Audit identified 189 people alone who considered themselves a
visual or performing artist, compared to the 98 who identified as such in the Census.
Textile, Leather,
Furniture Clothing and
and Other Footwear
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Creative and 47 47
Performing Arts
98
Motion Picture
and Sound
Recording Heritage
Activities
39 Printing
31 20
Publishing Professional Library and
Design Services Information
59
Services Other
34 16 15
This infograph outlines the number of people who identified as working
in each sector of the creative industries in the 2016 Census.
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STRENGTHS AND Noosa’s cultural sector is in
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a generally healthy condition
OPPORTUNITIES and exhibits numerous
positive qualities.
Existing Strengths Potential Opportunities:
• Good quality Council facilities which are well • Broad consensus to improve focus on Kabi
maintained Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi culture
• High levels of participation in creative and • High proportion of the Noosa community
cultural activities aged over 60 who have time, resources and
• Diverse cultural forms and practices in the desire to participate in creative activities
local region • Community importance placed on lifestyle
• Attraction of the Noosa region to artists and which includes creative pursuits
visitors • Lack of signature regional gallery in wider
• Alignment between community values and Sunshine Coast region
the cultural sector • Growing digital creative sector
• Community pride and commitment to Noosa • Increase in niche cultural tourist
as a unique place • New funding avenues such as crowd funding
• Council commitment to planning and design and cultural funds
principles • Clustering of cultural facilities and businesses
• Strong design sector particularly in the areas to form possible cultural precinct
of architecture, graphic design and interior • Capacity for the arts to explore and discuss
design local or topical issues
• Capability of the community to conceive of • High numbers of cultural professionals
and deliver high quality cultural events and visiting Noosa
activities • Research linking participation in arts and
• Thriving arts and heritage volunteer sector cultural activities to improved health and
• Direct funding through programs such as the wellbeing
Heritage Levy, RADF and Council grants
Regional Arts Service Network
In 2017 the Queensland Government announced a change in providing regional arts services
through the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN).
Tenders were called to provide arts services in 8 Queensland regions.
Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance were awarded the contract and funding to provide RASN
services for the region that Noosa is part of.
Noosa Council is working with the newly created RASN to determine what opportunity this
presents to advance arts and culture locally. Page 19
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LOCAL
CHALLENGES
While global trends and issues, both positive and negative, impact on arts, culture and heritage in Noosa
there are additional local pressures in these sectors. Consultation with local community and cultural
stakeholders identified a range of challenges and issues including:
• Economic pressures such as rising living • New residents and visitors, particularly those
costs, limited affordable housing and from metropolitan areas, often have high
cheaper online and imported cultural expectations in terms of venue and service
products mean that it is difficult for local delivery
artists to make a living without alternate
income streams • Noosa’s geographic proximity places it on
the fringe of the south-east Queensland
• While participation in the arts is strong there region however this frequently excludes it
is limited evidence of a robust professional from State or Federal Government regional
arts sector except for the architecture and funding and programs
other design fields
• Organisations are finding it harder to
• Organisational sustainability is a critical issue maintain local cultural facilities to a high
with some organisations and event providers enough standard to attract audiences and
relying on one or two key individuals to keep visitors
going
• It can be hard for artists new to the area to
• Some organisations report that there could make connections with their local sector
be more collaboration in the sector and
that they are competing with each other for • Council’s ability to resource and fund growth
resources, funding and audiences in the arts and cultural sectors
• Many residents want to participate in
cultural activities but find it difficult to locate
an activity
Noosa TAFE Site
The Queensland Government opened a TAFE campus in Tewantin in 2006. The environmentally
sensitive campus offered business and arts courses with a specialty in ceramics.
In 2014 the Queensland Government closed the campus and then in 2018 it indicated that it may sell
the facility.
While Noosa Council is considering the feasibility of purchasing the TAFE site, to date no financially
viable option for an arts/cultural use has been identified.
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YOUR SAY, YOUR PRIORITIES
Through the consultation phases the community identified a diverse
range of cultural topics and initiatives that they saw as priorities in the
Noosa region.
“Arts and culture are important just for “Our kids need more access to creative
themselves. They don’t need to also have activities outside schools”
an economic outcome”
“There are many very talented people in
“Recognition and inclusion of indigenous Kabi Kabi/ Noosa. We need to learn from each other”
Gubbi Gubbi heritage and culture is long overdue.
We can do much better”
“The local arts scene could play a stronger role
in tackling environmental issues and sparking
“The current Noosa Gallery is outdated and
community discussion and action”
too small. It is no longer up to the standard
of other regional public galleries”
“Council grants are really important
but it’s not just about money, we
“There isn’t much public or performing art in Noosa.
need other help as well”
If we had more of this it would look and feel more creative”
“It’s hard to find affordable spaces for “I’m not sure whether I can run classes from my
rehearsals or studios” home studio and I’m a bit afraid to ask”
“Our Noosa communities must maintain their individual
characters. Arts and culture plays an important role in this”
The Heritage sector identified specific priorities and issues
• The Heritage Levy has been vital in progressing the preservation of local buildings and undertaking
heritage projects which wouldn’t have happened otherwise.
• Noosa has a rich heritage even though it has limited remaining built heritage in comparison to other
communities such as Gympie or Maryborough. This means it can be challenging to resources and
attention to the sector.
• The Heritage sector needs to engage the community and visitors in modern and interesting ways.
• There is a need to capture and tell the unique story of Noosa and its people, before we lose
significant local identities or historical materials.
• Council needs to improve the coordination and responsibility for heritage issues within the
organisation.
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Sport and Active Recreation Plan
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VISION
Noosa ShireShire
Noosa Council
Council
Noosa Council’s vision is “Noosa Shire – different by nature”.
Through diverse arts, culture and heritage Noosa will retain a unique
character and be renowned for creative expression and participation
Principles
Noosa’s residents are fierce advocates for shared Aims
community values and priorities - celebrating and
preserving our natural environment, supporting Through the delivery of the Cultural Plan and the
responsible environmental and economic programs and actions that will follow, Council aspires
development, maintaining a cosmopolitan, village to achieve these overarching aims and objectives:
feel, engaging in a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, valuing
• Provide a diverse range of cultural venues,
knowledge and learning and maintaining connections
experiences and activities that reflect local needs
between people. The arts and heritage sectors play a
and interests
vital role in interpreting and reinforcing these values
and the Cultural Plan will be underpinned by the • Support creative expression and participation in a
following guiding principles: variety of formats
• We believe that everyone can enjoy the benefits • Enhance the unique creative character, liveability
of a culturally rich community and aesthetic appeal of Noosa’s villages and
community places
• We encourage all forms of creativity and
expression and all levels of participation and • Increase the role that arts, culture and heritage
abilities play in regards to the environment, economy and
community development
• We value quality, uniqueness and authenticity
• Increase awareness and understanding of local
• We respect the independence of our cultural
cultural heritage
sector
• Increase the skills and knowledge of people in
• We acknowledge and understand our history and
the cultural sector in order for them to adapt to
will learn from it to inform our future
changes, improve sustainability and harness new
• We are optimisatic about the potential of the opportunities
future
• Improve the recognition and reputation of Noosa
as a cultural destination
KEY 1. History and Heritage 4. Knowledge and Learning
THEMES 2. Places and Spaces 5. Growing the Cultural Economy
3. People and Participation 6. The Digital Future Begins Now
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Sport and Active Recreation Plan
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HISTORY
Noosa Council
Shire
Noosa Council
Shire Council
AND Noosa’s unique and rich heritage
will be known and valued by our
HERITAGE community, helping to chart a
responsible course for the future
G • Our community will know our history and heritage and be proud to share it with new comers
and new generations w
O • We will value the deep and ancient cultural heritage and traditions of the local indigenous
people, particularly the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi community
A • We will understand and respect the diverse contributions made to our communities through
successive generations
L • Noosa’s cultural heritage will be preserved for current and future generations in a diversity of
forms. We will engage people in our history in interesting and stimulating ways
S • History and heritage will continue to inform the character of our individual towns and
localities and connect community to a shared identity
A
• Retain Heritage Levy and review levy • Support local heritage sector with
amount periodically training and advice in the preservation,
management and accessibility of heritage
• Develop and deliver initiatives which will
C broaden and increase audience reach and
community access •
resources
Broaden the Heritage Reference Group to
T • Extend spaces for provision of heritage
product and activities into non-traditional
include experts outside of traditional local
organisations
I
spaces to increase awareness • Improve the networking and knowledge
sharing amongst Noosa heritage
• Increase the digitisation of heritage
organisations
O
materials
• Embrace the use of emerging technologies
• Effectively manage local heritage
to make heritage more accessible in
collections for their long-term preservation
N •
and access
Work with stakeholders to increase the
•
contemporary ways
Explore the potential of creating a
S
Hinterland Heritage brand
awareness and sharing of materials held
in local and specialist collections as well as • Increase the heritage sector’s involvement
establish a register of local heritage items with local schools, educators and families
of significance to raise young people’s awareness of
Noosa’s history
• Work with heritage organisations to
ensure relevant heritage collection • Ensure conservation management plans
management plans and risk management are in place to protect and maintain built
strategies are in place heritage infrastructure and heritage sites
• Continue to expand and develop Heritage
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Section 27
PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS Sport and Active Recreation Plan
Indigenous Cultural Heritage
Council will work with the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi
Gubbi first nation’s people to increase the
awareness and understanding of our local
indigenous cultural heritage, both in terms of
respect for past history and present cultural
practices and people.
Council will support the local indigenous
community in respectfully and sensitively
sharing their knowledge and stories to residents
and visitors. The inclusion of indigenous content
in programs and services will be increased and
improved.
Heritage Coordination
Consultation with internal and external stakeholders
has highlighted the lack of coordination and
responsibility for Heritage within Council.
Consequently the part-time Heritage Librarian
role has been converted to a full-time Heritage
Coordinator. This role will review and improve the
coordination of heritage matters within Council,
provide expert heritage advice, act as a single point
of contact for heritage matters and oversee Council’s
heritage activities.
The Noosa Story
The story of Noosa’s development and
attachment to core community and
environmental values is a unique one.
Council will work with stakeholders to capture
and document this contemporary heritage
including the stories and histories of local
people from the period from 1960 to de-
amalgamation. The material will be used by
stakeholders to develop engaging exhibitions,
displays and content to tell the unique Noosa
story.
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PLACES
Noosa Council
Shire Council
AND Our sense of local identity and character
will be enhanced through quality design
Noosa Shire Council
SPACES and the inclusion of arts and heritage in
our public places
G • Our region will enjoy a diverse range of well-maintained creative, learning and heritage places to
w and participation and to encourage communities
support the community’s creative expression
to share and connect with each other
O • Our sense of cultural vibrancy will be increased by the inclusion of arts, culture and heritage in
non-traditional places
A • Our places and spaces will be made more interesting and locally distinct by maintaining a high
standard of civic design and including cultural practice and works
L • We will adhere to standards and practices which enhance the creative character, liveability and
aesthetic appeal of individual areas
S
• Noosa’s arts, heritage and environment sectors will continue to have a special connection;
and the cultural sector will play an essential role in interpreting and preserving our unique
ecosystems and biosphere status
• Invest in new facilities where gaps or • Include cultural representatives in
A opportunities exist and the need can be
best met locally after maximising use of
stakeholder consultation for projects
involving master planning, placemaking
C
existing facilities and major developments
• Review and existing Council cultural • Prioritise initiatives which enhance
venues and facilities to maximise use and the community’s understanding of the
T respond to changing community needs
and expectations
local environment, showcase artworks
and artists that support environmental
I
values and assist in improving ecological
• Work with stakeholders to identify
sustainability
underutilised facilities and spaces with aim
of maximising their potential and identify • Include creative components in the
O new spaces for the inclusion of creative
content or production
delivery of Council projects aiming to
change community behaviour
N • Complete the development of effective
asset management plans for all Council
• Work with key stakeholders to develop a
toolkit to assist cultural activity and event
S
owned cultural facilities providers produce events with minimal
negative impact on the environment
• Work with stakeholders to develop
a publicly accessible creative spaces • Reinforce Noosa’s identity through
directory for studio, performing, rehearsing planning and projects with a priority
and learning spaces on preserving the natural environment,
maintaining the discrete village feel,
• Improve and increase the creative design
embedding excellence in urban design and
component in Council infrastructure
increasing the Shire’s creative look and feel
projects
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Sense of Place
Council will review and improve its approach to
placemaking to ensure its concepts and strategies are
understood and implemented collectively across the
organisation. It will work with stakeholders to achieve
an integrated, place based approach which supports
community cohesion, improves the aesthetic appeal
and maintains a sense of local identity through
measures including creative arts, built infrastructure,
streetscaping and precinct development.
Arts in Public Places
Council will undertake a review of Noosa’s
approach to art in public places with a
view to improving residents and visitors
sense of Noosa being a creative and
culturally rich region. This will include
an audit of existing permanent and
temporary public art and practice, both
visual and performing, the development
of a public arts policy and action plan and
working with stakeholders to increase the
inclusion of visual and performing arts
within council facilities and appropriate
public places.
Arts and the Environment
Floating Land will continue to be a signature event
in the cultural calendar and will be reviewed to
provide greater continuity and connection between
iterations, increase external resourcing and increase
the level of community input and ownership.
In addition, stakeholders will consider new
opportunities to reinvigorate the important symbiotic
relationship between arts and the environment
with the environment acting as inspiration for
cultural works and cultural works assisting people to
understand the impact of complex environmental
issues and motivate them to act.
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PEOPLE AND Individually and collectively, our
community will experience the
PARTICIPATION
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many benefits of a culturally rich
and creatively engaged society
G • w to Noosa to live and to visit. They will find a
Creative people of all types will be attracted
strong network of like-minded people and their creative output will be valued and celebrated
O
• People will be inspired to create and express themselves freely in a diverse range of creative
and cultural practices and activities which are responsive to contemporary lifestyles
• Everyone in Noosa will have the opportunity to be involved in the arts at varying levels –
A audience, artist, performer, creator, producer, educator, volunteer
• Individually and collectively, people will experience a wide range of benefits through their
L creative participation – from the sheer pleasure and pride in creating to the increased sense
of identity and belonging and improved creative thinking and problem solving
S • Council, community and business organisations will work together to deliver high quality
events and activities which support the attributes and values of the Noosa community
A
• Provide appropriate support to local artists • Work with families, educators and carers to
and organisations to produce creative increase opportunities for young people to
content, undertake cultural projects and be exposed to and engaged in the arts
C •
increase skills and knowledge
Work with stakeholders to broaden and
• Support emerging areas of creative practice
to provide new avenues of participation
T increase participation rates including
reviewing underperforming activities to
• Work with stakeholders to provide creative
programs and activities which meet needs
I
understand barriers and challenges and
and expectations of older residents
investigating contemporary community
behaviour and expectations • Encourage the use of creative activities in
O • Support local communities and
organisations in initiating and delivering •
the improvement of health and wellbeing
Use creative approaches in the delivery of
N •
local community cultural activities
Prioritise support for organisations
Council projects and initiatives aiming to
change community behaviour
S which respond to community needs and • Review the delivery of the Regional Arts
preferences Development Fund (RADF) program with
a view to increasing awareness, meeting
• Improve information sharing and marketing
needs and improving outcomes
of creative and cultural activities to increase
audience awareness and uptake
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Where Art Thou
Council’s cultural officers and teams will review
their approach to the delivery of creative programs
and activities with the aim of understanding
community expectations, broadening audience
appeal and increasing participation. The focus will
be on increasing the delivery of activities outside
of traditional cultural facilities to non-traditional
places where people will feel more encouraged and
comfortable in participating.
Events and Festivals
Events and festivals will continue to be
an important part of the Noosa calendar.
Council will work with key stakeholders
to balance the views and needs of the
community and event organisers to
overcome obstacles and take advantage
of opportunities. The important role
that local organisations and businesses
play is valued and Council will assist
with an appropriately supportive model.
Consideration will be given to niche
Celebrating
Noosa Creatives
Council will work with stakeholders
to understand how best to
recognise the value of local arts
practitioners.
The aim will be to increase the
awareness of the talents and
creative output of Noosa’s cultural
sector both locally and outside the
region.
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KNOWLEDGE
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Relationships and networks
will be nurtured to share ideas
AND LEARNING and knowledge and problem
solve collectively
G
• The future of the arts, cultural and heritage sectors in Noosa is a bright one. We value
w the lessons from the past and to learn the
knowledge and learning in order to understand
necessary skills to continuously adapt, grow and prosper
O • Our creative individuals and organisations will have the support, skills and knowledge to be
resilient, sustainable and able to embrace the changing world
• The cultural network will develop the essential skills to manage critical contemporary
A issues including changes to funding arrangements, organisational models and audience
expectations. We will work with stakeholders to support the transition of emerging or semi-
professional artists to professional status
L • We value the role of creativity in the learning and community engagement process. We will
use creativity in our everyday lives to learn, adapt, innovate and problem solve
S • The cultural sector will play a key role in providing platforms for community discussion and
debate on issues which will impact our community
A • Review Council’s support of artists and arts
organisations to focus on initiatives that
• Work with key stakeholders to facilitate
opportunities for creative and cultural
have longer term benefits and support practitioners to share skills and knowledge
C •
them in being more self-reliant
Work with stakeholders to increase •
and collaborate on projects
Increase opportunities for master arts
T the knowledge and understanding of
changing funding opportunities such as
crowdfunding, cultural philanthropic funds
practitioners to deliver professional
development to local practitioners
I
• Work with stakeholders to explore
and micro-loans concept of locally delivered short-course
• Explore the feasibility of a mentoring professional development
O
program to ensure that our professional • Provide appropriate support to local artists
artists are able to share their knowledge and organisations to produce creative
and skills with our emerging artists. content, undertake cultural projects and
N • Facilitate training to help organisations
understand the changing nature of •
increase skills and knowledge
Align funding programs with aims of
S
volunteerism and how to focus on cultural plan and other key corporate
attracting new types of volunteers strategies
• Identify significant cultural organisations • Work with stakeholders to improve the use
which are potentially “at-risk” of failure of creative activities to broaden learning
and focus efforts on increasing their approaches, explore topical issues and
sustainability solve problems
• Prioritise funding for groups which are
actively taking steps to ensure ongoing
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PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS
Libraries
Council’s Libraries will play a
key role in providing access to
information, resources and learning
opportunities for individuals and
organisations. They will continue
to evolve to provide services and
products which are relevant to
changing community needs and
expectations.
Cultural Development
Cultural individuals and organisations
require evolving knowledge, skills
and support to ensure their ongoing
success. Council will review its
cultural development services to
better meet the needs and priorities
of stakeholders in the changing world
and ensure that Council is providing
effective support.
Stakeholder
Engagement
Council will review its approach to
stakeholder engagement with the
arts, culture and heritage sectors
to improve relationships across the
network and to ensure that there is
a broad and accurate understanding
of needs and issues. It will improve
collaboration on projects and reduce
unproductive competition.
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GROWING
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Arts, culture and heritage
will play an increasing role
Noosa Council
THE CULTURAL in the economic health of
the local region
ECONOMY
G
• Creative industries will increasingly provide more employment, keep dollars within the Shire and
export products and services
w
O
• Cultural activities will help attract visitors, extend their stay and increase local spend. Visitors will
be drawn to appreciate and experience local arts and culture including design, products, cultural
heritage, cultural venues, and programs and events
A • There will be an increasing focus on quality product development and delivery, preferencing unique or
bespoke over mass-production or mass-market
L • Home-based creative industries will be encouraged to improve individual economic outcomes,
increase local creative output and reduce the need for travel to other locations
S • Innovation and a creative approach will help fire the engine room of Noosa’s economy
A • Work with stakeholders to increase the brand
potential of Noosa in a creative sense such
• Support opportunities for local creatives to
share knowledge, connect with each other
as the development of creative nodes or and collaborate
C precincts, supporting the clustering or co-
location of creative businesses and activities
• Council will assist in brokering partnerships to
advance local cultural economic initiatives
T and supporting the development of feature
creative products • Work with key stakeholders to understand
needs and interest of cultural tourism market
I
• Programs which have longer term benefits
and respond accordingly
will be prioritised for investment of Council
funding and support • Work with key stakeholders to ensure that
O • Highlight the creative and cultural
opportunities in the hinterland to extend the
home based creative businesses are able
to thrive within Council’s planning and
N
regulatory framework
tourism experience beyond the coastal strip
• Facilitate effective strategic land use planning
• Support initiatives which showcase local
to support creative endeavours, cultural
S artists and improve access for local products
to buyers
precincts and home-based businesses
• Provide or facilitate professional development
for artists to maximise access to new markets
such as through digital platforms
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Noosa Regional Gallery
The audit of cultural facilities and community and
stakeholder consultation has identified the need
to address deficiencies in the existing gallery and
the desire for an expanded or upgraded gallery or
cultural facility. Council will explore the feasibility
of a new signature Regional Gallery which better
reflects contemporary audience expectations,
spearheads cultural momentum, exploits cultural
tourism opportunities and improves participation
outcomes.
Marketing Noosa as a
Cultural Destination
Noosa already offers a wide range of cultural
activities which would be of potential interest to
the tourism market however visitors remain largely
unaware beyond major activities such as Eumundi
Markets.
Council will collaborate with key stakeholders to
develop a marketing and communication strategy
to focus on the cultural attributes of Noosa.
High Quality Artisan Products
The Noosa brand is seen as being unique, high
quality and discerning. There is an opportunity
to leverage this brand and reputation to better
focus on the production of very high-quality
artisan and craft products including bespoke
manufacturing and activities which provide a
personal, authentic response or experience.
Council will work with stakeholders to explore
this potential and develop a plan to increase
production and market spend in this sector.
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THE DIGITAL Technology will drive new
art-forms, provide platforms for the
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FUTURE
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dissemination of cultural product
and spring-board new careers
BEGINS NOW
G • wNoosa will be actively involved in the rapidly
The digital future is happening now and
emerging creative digital sphere
O
• With its enviable lifestyle, location to key metropolitan bases and uptake of the digital
realm, Noosa will incorporate more creative and knowledge industries which use
technology to create and distribute content
A • Traditional art-forms will be reinvented and will merge through their exploration of digital
technology
L • New career opportunities will emerge which take advantage of technological innovations
and provide greater creative outlets than older work models
S • The community, cultural and digital sectors will be positioned to take advantage of the
digital transformation through access to resources, equipment and training
• Work with stakeholders to understand • Ensure Council staff are skilled and able
A opportunities and barriers and advocate
for the local infrastructure and resources
to support the community in adopting
and exploiting new technologies
C
required to support a thriving digital • Lead the way by being innovative and
creative sector supportive of digital creative projects
• Provide opportunities for digital creatives
T to work together, share knowledge
and content, experiment and produce
• Work with stakeholders to provide
opportunities to showcase emerging
technologies to engage early adopters
I •
collaborative content
Support the development and provision
• Work with stakeholders to support
the migration of existing creative
O
of programs which increase creative practitioners to the digital space
digital skills and knowledge
• Work with stakeholders to encourage and
• Include technology driven makerspaces
N
support our young people in adopting
in Council’s libraries to provide accessible digital creative careers
technology, resources and training to the
S
community
• Provide opportunities for the community
to engage with and use new technologies
in a creative and fun way
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Peregian Digital Hub
Council has taken the plunge into the
new digital working world through the
construction of the Peregian Digital
Hub. This facility will make a strong
contribution to the growth of the
local digital sector in both economic
and cultural terms. It will support
digital cultural entrepreneurs through
providing co-working space, incubation,
networking and learning.
Digital Cultural Content
Council will support the development
and delivery of locally produced digital
cultural content. It will recognise and
showcase local efforts in this space and
support access to new opportunities
and markets. Council cultural projects
will increasingly include digital
components to showcase emerging
technologies and provide avenues for
local digital creatives.
Finding Our Strengths
The digital creative sector is diverse
and many regions are looking to take
advantage of potential opportunities.
Council will work with stakeholders
to build creative digital skills and
knowledge and build upon areas of
local digital strengths to concentrate
growth and development and
harness prospects.
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ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Recognise
The responsibility for a thriving cultural sector lies Advocate
with everyone from individuals to community
organisations, industry sectors, commercial Enable
businesses and all levels of government.
Principally the Cultural Plan is a Noosa Partner
Council corporate document, and as
such, Council plays a key role in Deliver
achieving the actions outlined within.
Primarily, Noosa Council’s role is to:
• Cultivate an environment where arts, culture and heritage are valued and supported
• Engage and partner with our community and other key stakeholders to achieve the aims of the plan
• Advocate for the arts, culture and heritage
• Provide cultural facilities, services and activities appropriate for changing community needs and
expectations
• Provide support and resources for the cultural sector
• Establish plans, policies and regulations which support the cultural sector
• Preference projects, initiatives and programs which support the values and priorities of the Noosa
community
Council cannot achieve this ambitious agenda on it’s own and consequently welcomes the support of
other government agencies and the efforts of the broader arts, culture and heritage sectors in working
collaboratively to implement the goals and initiatives outlined in the Cultural Plan.
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OUTCOMES
The process to develop the Noosa Cultural Plan has highlighted the difficulty of evaluating the health
or state of the cultural sector. Data is difficult to obtain, often deficient and frequently not relevant to a
local level. Council will work with stakeholders to review how we measure the performance of the local
cultural sector to provide more accurate, effective data.
The Noosa Cultural Plan outlines a wide range of strategies and actions designed to grow and develop
the arts, cultural and heritage sectors. Important to the long-term success of these strategies is their
ongoing evaluation to measure their success or otherwise, and modify future actions accordingly.
Individual actions will have their own relevant measures of success however broadly the Cultural Plan
aims to achieve:
• Increased use of cultural venues and facilities
• Increased number of new participants in cultural activities
• Increased number of cultural activities occurring in non-traditional spaces
• Increased participation by young people in creative activities outside of formal education
• Higher satisfaction levels within arts, culture and heritage sector
• Improved perception of Noosa as a cultural destination with visitors
• Improved sustainability of community organisations in arts, cultural and heritage sectors
• Increased growth of people employed in cultural and creative sectors
• Improved awareness of Indigenous cultural heritage
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METHODOLOGY
Noosa Council’s strategic planning documents are developed following comprehensive stakeholder and
community consultation and research.
A Cultural Plan Reference Group was established in 2017 to provide advice and guiding support for
the development of the Cultural Plan. In addition, the Heritage Reference Group has provided advice
regarding the heritage aspects of the Plan. Both Reference Groups were chaired by a Councillor and
contained a mix of external stakeholders and key internal officers.
As a starting point for the planning process, Cathy Hunt of Positive Solutions was contracted to
research and write a paper exploring some of the significant factors which should be considered in the
development of a local Noosa cultural strategy.
The research phase of the planning process also included:
• An audit of existing and proposed arts, culture and heritage activities, facilities and organisations in
Noosa Shire
• A literature review of the regional, state and national arts, culture and heritage sectors
• Examination of arts, culture and heritage trends and their implications for the Noosa region
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the local arts, culture and heritage sectors
• Identification of arts, cultural and heritage opportunities through events, services, partnerships and
infrastructure
Broad community and stakeholder engagement was undertaken through:
• Community workshops
• Forums and focus groups
• Specific arts and cultural events such as Floating Land
• YourSayNoosa online portal and forum
• Targeted consultation with key internal and external stakeholders
• Social media
• Email consultation with registered people of interest
The drafting of the Cultural Plan was undertaken in-house by Council officers with expertise in cultural
policy development.
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IMAGE CREDITS
Page number Image details
Front cover Treescape Reach, Floating Land 2017.
Image: Raoul Slater
4,5 Butterfly (detail), Paper cutting, charcoal on paper.
Greer Townsend, 2017
Image: Your Life Photography
6, 7 Remnants II, Rust & plant dye on organic cotton.
Anne Harris, 2016
Image courtesy of the artist
9 Tuvaluan Ceremony, dancer, Floating Land 2009.
Image: Adam Sebastian West
11 Volunteer artwork.
Image: Your Life Photography
13 Barry Alsop, Noosa Alive 2018
Image: Eyes Wide Open
17 Pomona Railway Gallery
Image: Susan Wishart
18 Pendragon Shoes
Image: courtesy of the artist
21 Control Burn - Teewah, Oil on canvas.
Raelean Hall, 2016
Image courtesy of the artist
23 Top: The Unknowns, Anywhere Theatre 2018.
Image: Cynthia Lee
Bottom: Blake Bowden, Noosa Alive 2018.
Image: Rick Monk
25 Notion of an Ordinary Yarn.
Anne Harris, 2016
29 Bunya, Sculpture.
Glen Manning and Kathy Daly, 2010
Image: Noosa Council
29 Castaways, Floating Land 2017.
Kris Martin and Simon McVerry
Image: Raoul Slater
34, 35 Background: Travelling with Voss (detail), Oil on linen.
Sam Vatovey
37 Middle image: Prosthetic Reality, SUTU, 2017
Image: Your Life Photography
39 Rain Song, Floating land 2017. Projection.
James Mueller, Brent Miller and Lyndon Davis
Image: Brian Rogers
41 Feeding Supplicants to the Orbit, Oil, alkyd and synthetic varnish on aluminium
composite panel. Ruben Pang, 2017
Image: Your Life Photography
Back cover Skyline, Oil on canvas.
Otto Schmidinger, 2016
Image courtesy of the artist
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GLOSSARY
Term or abbreviation Meaning
Art A creative process or product that deliberately arranges elements in a way
that appeals to the senses or emotions. It may encompass a diverse range of
human activities, creations and ways of expression.
Audience People who attend, view, listen or appreciate creative products or content.
Built heritage Buildings or structures and their environments valued by a community
because of their historic, scientific, aesthetic, social or architectural
significance to that community and which, because of their heritage
significance, may appear on the Register of the National Estate, the register
of the National Trust of Australia and/or state, territory or local government
heritage registers or studies.
Community arts Creative arts processes that occur in a community setting, often involving
collaborations between professional artists and genera; community members.
Creative industries Those industries which have their origin in an individual’s creativity, skill and
talent and which have the potential for positive economic return.
Cultural heritage The legacy of physical (tangible) artefacts and intangible attributes of a group
or society that is inherited from past generations, maintained in the present,
and bestowed for the benefit of future generations. It presents evidence of
past human activity and associations and includes places, objects, customs,
traditions and artistic expression.
Culture The identity and values that a community develops over time which defines
them as a distinctive group and which are remembered, celebrated and
preserved for future generations.
Emerging artist An individual who has undertaken recognised study or has a history of
creative practice and whose motivation is to work towards creative excellence
and career development. Peer recognition may exist however a viable income
is not yet derived from practice.
Makerspace A community-operated work space with equipment and resources where
people with common interests can meet, learn, share and collaborate.
Not for profit An organisation recognised through State or Federal legislation as an
organisation whose primary purpose is not to generate a profit for individual
or shareholder’s benefit.
Placemaking Placemaking is the multi-faceted practice of collectively reinventing and
designing public spaces in response to the needs and character of an
individual community. Placemaking facilitates creative patterns of use, paying
particular attention to the physical, cultural, and social aspects that define a
place and support its ongoing evolution.
Professional artist An individual who has undertaken recognised study and/or a strong history
of creative practice. They are recognised by their peers in an artistic capacity,
generate a viable income from their practice and operate in a business-like
manner.
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