2018-12-11 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 10 - Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023

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