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ATTACHMENT 1
Cultural Plan
2025 – 2030
noosa.qld.gov.au
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noosa.qld.gov.au
Inspiring creativity
and celebrating art.
Noosa Council
Different by nature.
‘Imaginate 2024’ - Noosa Regional Gallery. Photo: Warwick Gow
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Contents
Acknowledgement of Country 06
Definitions and relationships 09
Foreword (from Mayor and CEO) 10
Introduction 13
The social dividend: The value of culture to the Noosa community 16
Where we are now 18
Our people 21
Our places 22
Corporate alignment 27
Sector engagement 28
Strengths and opportunities 32
Strengths 32
4 Opportunities 33
Vision 35
Themes 36
Theme 1: Valuing our history and heritage 38
Theme 2: Enabling inclusion and access 39
Theme 3: Championing our creative community 40
Theme 4: Activating our places and spaces 43
Theme 5: Engaging our community and visitors 45
Roles and responsibilities 48
Measures of success / evaluation 50
Endnotes 54
Credits 54
Acknowledgements 54
References 54
Contact 54
Alex Lange performance at launch of Experimenta: Life Forms. Photo: Warwick Gow Human rights statement 54
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Acknowledgement
of Country
Noosa Council Cultural Plan 2025 – 2030
Noosa Council proudly acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Nations
people and their deep and abiding connection to this country. We recognise
the Kabi Kabi people as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters of the
Noosa area and offer gratitude for their careful custodianship of this unique
environment over thousands of years. We pay respect to Kabi Kabi elders
who have come before us and acknowledge and deeply regret the traumas
experienced by Kabi Kabi people through colonialism and beyond. We pay
respect to current and emerging leaders and their enduring commitment in
pursuing a strong and healthy future for First Nations people.
Across the life of this Cultural Strategy we seek to support Kabi Kabi in
progressing their priorities. We seek genuine reconciliation and will work to
strengthen our relationship with Kabi Kabi - to listen, to elevate First Nations
arts and culture, and to increase involvement of First Nations peoples in the
arts, both artistically and as key leaders and decision makers in planning,
policy, engagement, and investment.
‘Murang Ngai’, Lyndon Davis, Leah Barclay and Tricia King - Floating Land 2023. Photo: Warwick Gow
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Definitions
and relationships
Community - In the context of this document,
'community' incorporates the many unique villages
throughout Noosa's hinterland and coastal regions.
Creative (noun) - A person whose job includes
creating new work characterised by originality and
innovative thought.
Culture - Culture encompasses the shared beliefs,
values, customs, behaviours, and artifacts of a society
or group, shaping their way of life, communication,
Noosa Council Cultural Plan 2025 – 2030
and interactions.
Cultural industries – Industries that combine the
creation, production and commercialisation of contents
which are intangible and cultural in nature; these contents
are typically protected by copyright and they can take the
form of a good or a service. – UNESCO Definition.
Cultural sector – An umbrella term that incorporates
cultural industries with non-commercial cultural activities.
The Arts - In the arts, culture is manifested through
visual arts, music, dance, literature, theatre and other
artforms, serving as a lens through which beliefs, values,
and traditions are communicated and preserved
across generations.
The inter-relationship between Culture and the Arts
- The arts and culture are deeply intertwined, with each
influencing and shaping the other. Culture provides the
context and inspiration for artistic expression, reflecting
the beliefs, values, and traditions of a society. In turn,
the arts contribute to and enrich culture by expressing
and interpreting its complexities, fostering creativity,
challenging norms, and providing a platform for dialogue
and reflection on societal issues. The arts serve as a
means of preserving and transmitting cultural heritage
while also celebrating emergent cultural movements and
innovations and inspiring pathways towards new futures.
EmergingDesignerFashionAward_Outer. Photo: Warwick Gow
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Foreword
From the Mayor From the CEO
Noosa Council Cultural Plan 2025 – 2030
Noosa has been blessed with abundant natural This Cultural Plan sets out the support and
beauty and an enviable lifestyle that make it one of resources that Noosa Council commits to nurturing
Australia’s most desirable places to live and work. an environment that not only celebrates the many
benefits creative activity brings to our region but also
Over generations, an engaged community and a recognises the intrinsic value of preserving our past,
pro-active council have worked to value, protect embracing the present and aspiring to a better future.
and foster these elements and Noosa’s heritage,
creating a place with an affinity for sustainable living, Council support in the cultural space not only looks
environmental protection, creativity and the Arts. to enable our community to engage in diverse
cultural experiences, it also aims to build the
A community’s ability to be inclusive, open to community’s creative capital and drive innovation,
challenge, engaged and vibrant is buoyed through increasing the viability of creative industries based
cultural expression. Cultural expression provides the in the Noosa region. Council recognises that
catalyst for us to celebrate our place and its people the impact of investment in creative and cultural
and come together during times of challenge. practice is wide and diverse, providing social
Through cultural expression a community learns benefits together with sustained economic growth.
about itself. Together with our suite of other strategic plans,
the implementation of our Cultural Plan will ensure
I hope you will see what you value reflected in this the prosperity of our community and support
Cultural Plan. achievement of our vision of a sustainable and
successful Noosa region, environmentally, socially
and economically.
Frank Wilkie Larry Sengstock
Mayor Chief Executive Officer
40 Under 40 Exhibition, Cooroy Butter Arts Factory 2024. Photo Mica Schettini
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Introduction
Noosa has the enviable reputation across Australia and This work has highlighted the many sustainable benefits
the world as a place of stunning natural beauty, with to community, economy, environment and liveability that a
breathtaking beaches, lush hinterlands and rare everglade vibrant cultural sector provides.
The 'culture' of
systems. The draw of Noosa as a place to re-charge,
re-connect and re-discover has made it one of Australia’s Building on the foundations of the Noosa Cultural Plan
premier holiday destinations and a sought-after place to 2019-2023, and recognising the increased specificity of
live and work. Council’s cultural activities, Council’s planning tools in the
Noosa is both
cultural space will now include a dedicated Libraries Plan,
Noosa has one of the most recognised identities in sitting alongside the Cultural Plan.
regional Australia, created from the tangible and intangible
attributes unique to the region. Significantly, the 'culture' The Noosa Council Cultural Plan 2025-2030 builds on the
Noosa Council Cultural Plan 2025 – 2030
proclaimed and
of Noosa is both proclaimed and celebrated by residents previous plan by setting out the themes, aims and actions
and appreciated by visitors. Noosa’s cultural foundations identified by Council to support the continued growth of a
can be found in its heritage, and while lived every day, diverse and prosperous cultural sector in the region. Much
Noosa culture is often best practiced, expressed and of this work requires supporting creative practitioners,
celebrated by
reinforced in a contemporary way through the arts. reducing barriers to both creative production and
presentation, and providing resources to enable our
Access to arts and cultural experiences is critical in creative/cultural practitioners to connect with audiences,
maintaining a healthy, resilient, innovative and engaged economic markets and community.
residents and
community. As stated in the 2020 Federal Inquiry into
Australia’s Creative Industries and Institutions: Noosa region is not home to any tertiary, accredited arts
education institutions. In lieu of this, Noosa Council must
‘3.9 - The value the cultural and creative industries’ play an active role in providing professional development
appreciated
provides to Australia cannot be measured in economic and upskilling opportunities to ensure the quality and
value alone. It provides an unquantifiable cultural sustainability of its arts and creative industries. The
and social value to our health and wellbeing, society, viability of artists living in Noosa and having a dedicated
education and Australia’s identity in the world.’ career in the arts requires Noosa Council to champion
by visitors.
new pathways and greater connectivity between arts
The Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023 recognised the great and cultural sectors and other economic markets. Noosa
capacity of the Noosa region to celebrate its rich creativity, Council acknowledges that supporting a sustainable
culture and heritage. During that time and subsequently, and viable arts and cultural sector in the region can lead
Noosa Council has undertaken significant work in to positive outcomes for residents in various aspects of
the cultural space, developing dedicated programs life, fostering creativity, innovation, empathy and social
for heritage, expanding library services, supporting cohesion. Through this support, Council will help maintain
community arts and cultural groups and embarking on a our community as culturally literate, curious, inclusive and
major initiative of laying the groundwork for a new regional engaged and will provide opportunities for all residents to
gallery to support, celebrate and promote the growing participate and experience the region’s heritage, arts and
demand for arts and cultural experiences in the region. culture in positive and uplifting ways.
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Noosa Council Cultural Plan 2025 – 2030
Smiley Film Shoot at The J, 2024. Photo Hing Ang.
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The social dividend:
The value of culture to Key drivers for the level of value placed on arts and culture in the Noosa community are:
the Noosa community Preservation of identity
Noosa’s culture reflects its rich history, indigenous
creative practice. By supporting and promoting the
arts, Noosa cultivates a thriving creative ecosystem that
heritage and vibrant community spirit. By preserving enriches the lives of both residents and visitors.
and celebrating heritage, Noosa maintains a strong
Vibrant and healthy communities require a co-operative blend of human, economic and environmental attributes. sense of identity and pride among its residents, helping Creative Industries
Integral to this are cultural and creative elements which add character, substance and meaning to a community, to foster a cohesive community, a strong sense of Creative Industries refers to the range of economic
often defining what makes it unique. Cultural values shape the customs, traditions and social structures within belonging and connection to place. activities that are concerned with the generation of
a community. They serve as a foundation for an individual’s sense of place and play a crucial role in influencing both goods, services, and cultural events derived
attitudes, perceptions, and interactions amongst people. Tourism and economic benefit from artistic, artisan, and creative processes. Creative
Noosa’s cultural infrastructure and events are drawcards Industries are grown, maintained, advanced, and
For Noosa, a flourishing cultural sector has individual and collective benefits in social, economic and environmental for tourists wishing to experience the region’s unique guided by best practices, clear progressive career
terms. Access to arts and culture increase the positive liveability and quality of life within the region, both tangibly qualities. Cultural tourism is a growing industry that pathways, and sustainable work forces. These
through architecture, civic design, community venues, galleries, theatres, museums, public art and performances stimulates the local economy, supports businesses and industries are underpinned by highly specialised
and intangibly through a myriad of qualitative facets including a shared sense of place, community and values. generates revenue for the community. training and skill sets. The Creative Industries
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serve both arts and cultural sectors as well as
Research undertaken by CRED Consulting in 2024 concluded that access to arts and culture is important to Noosa Cultural exchange and understanding provide essential services across other economic,
residents for the opportunity to connect the community, support wellbeing, address loneliness and value the past. Cultural activities and events in Noosa provide environmental, and community sectors.
There was also a strong appreciation of the value of arts and cultural events to the tourism industry that Noosa opportunities for the community to share, engage,
economically relies upon. learn and experience; providing opportunities to grow Access to cultural and artistic experiences
mutual respect and appreciation amongst residents contributes to overall quality of life. By supporting arts
and celebrate difference. These social opportunities and cultural practice, Noosa can provide residents
are critical to promoting and supporting an inclusive with opportunities for self-expression, creativity, and
and tolerant society. personal development, enriching their lives beyond
economic measures.
Community engagement
Participation in cultural activities fosters a sense of Preservation of heritage
belonging and social cohesion within the Noosa Noosa’s cultural heritage is preserved through efforts
community. Whether through attending cultural events, to protect and maintain historical sites, tangible
volunteering or joining community groups, residents materials and recorded stories. By safeguarding its
have opportunities to connect with one another heritage, Noosa ensures that future generations can
and build meaningful relationships. This sense of appreciate and learn from the region’s past. This
community strengthens social bonds and enhances preservation effort helps to instil a sense of continuity
overall quality of life. With an ageing population and and connection to history.
consequent increase in loneliness and isolation, the
opportunity to partake in cultural experiences is an Economic vitality
important contributor to broad community health. Culture is not only integral to the identity of the Noosa
region but also serves as a driving force behind its
Artistic expression economic vitality, social cohesion and overall quality of
The arts play a crucial role in Noosa’s cultural life for residents. By valuing and investing in its cultural
landscape, both through reinforcing Noosa’s cultural assets, Noosa will continue to thrive as a dynamic and
Performance at The J Theatre.
uniqueness and providing opportunities to experience inclusive community.
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Where we
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are now
‘Untitled’, Ash Keating - Floating Land 2021 Photo: Warwick Gow
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Our people
As of 30 June 2024, the estimated resident population Inflationary pressures and pricing
of Noosa Shire was 59,274. The population is — Financial barriers are impacting Queensland
predominantly older than both the Queensland and audiences and what they can spend on events, and
Australian average, accounting for the high level of some segments need targeted thinking to ensure
retirees and ‘empty nesters’, which make up 16.2% of the access to arts and culture.
population. The median age in Noosa is 50 years old. — Across Queensland, audiences over 55 are
Noosa’s community is highly educated, with 23% tertiary spending the most on cultural events right now
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qualified compared to the regional Australian average and their spending is growing. However, audiences
of 17%. under 35 are attending frequently but spend the
least, with concerns about their economic outlook.
Noosa Shire has a diverse cultural and creative sector,
both professional and community oriented. Our arts, While it is difficult to obtain accurate data on the
culture and heritage reflect the distinct identity of number of people engaged in the Noosa arts, culture
Noosa and there is a strong alignment between local and heritage sectors, anecdotal evidence suggests
community values and arts practice with the local that our community engages highly in the arts through
environment frequently inspiring arts practice. many avenues – as artist, audience, consumer, or
participator. The local cultural sector fosters a rich
Participation in cultural activities has significantly creative community life. A broad range of stakeholders
changed since the COVID pandemic and the current including: individuals, government agencies, community
cost of living crisis. These changes are reflected in the and industry organisations, and commercial businesses
Queensland Government and Patternmakers 2023 actively pursue and deliver cultural program's, events,
Audience Outlook Monitor key takeaways: services, and products, despite the post-COVID and
cost of living pressures further challenging viability.
Attendance trajectories Noosa people are collaborative and supportive and will
— Attendance rates in Queensland continue their readily work together to produce an activity or event.
recovery since the pandemic, but with a challenging
year ahead, it’s wise to set sights on the right targets.
— Attendance in Queensland is at its highest point
since COVID and although the recovery process
continues, Queensland audiences are currently
attending the least frequently of any state.
— 67% of Queensland audience members expect their
attendance levels will stay the same in the next 12
months, major leaps in attendance appear unlikely.
Radio Luxemberg performance at The J, 2024. Photo Travis McFarlane.
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Our places
Noosa Shire is located 120km north of Brisbane in Regional Gallery Project, with the intention to realise the
South-East Queensland and covers an area of 871km. project in the early 2030’s.
It is widely known for its stunning environment, idyllic
lifestyle and as an iconic tourist destination. The J
The J is a multi-use venue that provides a theatre,
From the hinterland to the coast, Noosa is served by commercial kitchen and bar, meeting rooms,
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numerous Council, commercial and community cultural educational facilities and hosts long-term partner
facilities. Noosa Council itself provides cultural services Noosa Community Radio. It is a major Noosa venue for
and resources through major cultural venues. live theatre, music, dance, film, conventions, dinners,
civic events, and award nights. No immediate need has
Sharing a border with Sunshine Coast Council, many been identified for major changes at The J with the
arts and cultural workers that live and work in Noosa preferred pathway forward recommending a gradual
also engage heavily in the Sunshine Coast arts sector. evolution to increase capacity, increase community
Arts and cultural audiences also travel between the benefit and reduce costs to Council.
two Council areas to experience cultural events.
Consequently, Noosa Council and Sunshine Council Cooroy Library
regularly work together to support arts and cultural The award-winning Cooroy Library embodies Noosa
practice across the region. Council’s sustainability goals in terms of environmental
design and community cohesion. The 1248m²
Noosa Regional Gallery community hub includes traditional library space,
Noosa Regional Gallery is one of the oldest public community meeting rooms, exhibition space and
galleries in Queensland. While it served the community learning spaces. It is the focal point of the Mill Place
well in the 1990’s to 2010 it no longer meets exhibition, Precinct and close to the Butter Factory Art Centre and
programming and visitor needs and expectations. It is several community groups. The facility’s design has
now constrained as to the types of touring exhibitions the space and flexibility to meet the changing needs
that it can show, does not have appropriate workshop or of the community for the near future. In 2018 it evolved
programming spaces, has antiquated air-conditioning to include a contemporary Makerspace for digital
systems and severely limited storage space. Two technologies plus digital creative learning.
feasibility studies have been completed to ascertain
the potential benefits of a new gallery, leading to the Noosaville Library
development of a new Noosa Regional Gallery Business Noosaville Library is a much-loved community hub
Case in 2024. The period of the 2025-2030 Cultural offering a wide range of library and community
Plan will see further development on the new Noosa services. At 1,150m² it has a unique architectural design
Creative digital residency program at Peregian Digital Hub. Photo Chris Boden.
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synonymous with a Noosa look and feel. Built before the
internet’s public introduction, its design was functional
for a collection-focused library, but it struggled to meet
contemporary community needs and meeting space
standards. A 2016 service review identified the need
for a major refurbishment which was completed in
November 2018, adding 80 sq m of community space.
The Heritage Library is housed within Noosaville
Library and holds the local heritage and family history
collections. Resources and services related to the
heritage of the Noosa area include books, newspapers,
images, ephemeral material, audio visual material, and
oral histories. Heritage Noosa hosts digital heritage
content including an extensive collection of heritage
images. The Heritage Library attracts residents and
visitors undertaking research or attending workshops
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and talks.
Community cultural facilities
A number of community cultural facilities are maintained
by Council, with management organisations subsidised
for their operational activities to activate and enrich the
spaces. These include:
— Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre
— Wallace House (Noosa Arts & Crafts Assoc.)
— Noosa-Cooroy Heritage Centre (Cooroy-Noosa
Genealogical & Historical Research Group)
— Noosa Arts Theatre
— Pomona Majestic Theatre
— Noosa Shire Museum (Cooroora Historical Society)
— Pomona Railway Gallery
Performance at The J Theatre.
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Corporate
alignment
The Cultural Plan 2025-2030 sits under Noosa Council’s operational planning process, budget and the work of
Corporate Plan 2023-2028 and is embedded across the staff to ensure resources are allocated to implement the
five key Corporate Plan Themes of: Plan. It includes measurement processes that ensure
— Environment delivery matches the Plan’s objectives. The Cultural
— Liveability Plan 2025-2030 provides a detailed level of actions
— Prosperity and activities to achieve the high-level objectives of the
— Future Corporate Plan, as outlined in the 5 corporate strategies:
— Excellence — Social / Community strategy
— Environment strategy
The Corporate Plan 2023-2028 provides overarching — Economic strategy
direction for Council to deliver a sustainable future for — Movement strategy (Transport strategy)
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Noosa. Council’s Corporate Plan guides the annual — Resilience strategy
Draft Cultural Plan 2025 - 2030
Corporate Plan
2023 - 2028
Social/Community
Strategy
Cultural Plan
2025 - 2030
Public Art Heritage Community Service Libraries
Policy Policy /Levy Grants Policy Branch Plans Plan
Noosaville Library Makerspace, 2023.
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aa wg ee | Corporate alignment Bee. The Cultural Plan 2025-2030 sits under Noosa Council's operational planning process, budget and the work of Corporate Plan 2023-2028 and is embedded across the staff to ensure resources are allocated to implement the five key Corporate Plan Themes of: Plan. It includes measurement processes that ensure — Environment delivery matches the Plan’s objectives. The Cultural || — Liveability Plan 2025-2030 provides a detailed level of actions — Prosperity and activities to achieve the high-level objectives of the — Future Corporate Plan, as outlined in the 5 corporate strategies — Excellence — Social / Community strategy — Environment strategy The Corporate Plan 2023-2028 provides overarching — Economic strategy direction for Council to deliver a sustainable future for — Movement strategy (Transport strategy) Noosa. Council’s Corporate Plan guides the annual — Resilience strategy A Draft Cultural Plan 2025 - 2030 . . Corporate Plan 2023 - 2028 SS ¥ _ Social/Community Strategy = ee Cultural Plan = N al i 2025 - 2030 i SS SN wee ———— Public Art Heritage Community Service Libraries | Branch Plans Plan Policy Policy /Levy Grants Policy MF ss Noos 27Page 15
Sector
engagement
Subsequent to the presentation to Council in 2023 hobby artists and creatives, and a diverse creative However, there are also a number of challenges The data received from the above sector engagement
of the final report and takeaways from the Cultural industry. The broader community is also supportive — There is not enough support for artists, creatives has enabled Council to understand the priorities of
Plan 2018-2023, work commenced on the Cultural and highly engaged in arts, culture and heritage. and creative industry in Noosa. This includes limited the creative sector unique to the Noosa region and
Plan 2025-2030. —C
ouncil provides support through Regional Arts funding opportunities for businesses, uneven develop responses to these priorities within the remit
Development Fund (RADF) and community grants relationships between the sector and Council and of Local Government.
In mid-2024 Council engaged community engagement that assist artists, creatives and community groups Council regulations around heritage buildings and
specialists CRED Consulting to undertake targeted to hire facilities, run events and connect with land use policies. Subsequent to CRED Consulting presenting their
stakeholder engagement of industry representatives community. — A lack of meaningful engagement with First Nations findings the themes and actions of the Cultural Plan
from Noosa’s creative sector. The process was —T
here is a diverse and unique range of spaces and artists to support them to express their connection were refined and the drafting of the Cultural Plan
undertaken through directed workshops, one-on-one places for arts, culture and heritage. This includes to Country creatively. was undertaken in-house by Council officers with
interviews and written questionnaires. Participants The J, the Butter Factory, Libraries, the amphitheatre — There is a lack of fit-for-purpose and affordable expertise in cultural policy development.
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included professional arts and cultural practitioners, in the Botanic Gardens and Noosa Regional Gallery. spaces for creating, rehearsing and showcasing,
hobbyists and community groups. —T
he area’s beautiful natural environment serves particularly spaces that cater to a diverse range of
as both inspiration for artists, and the backdrop art forms and are accessible and inclusive to older
The purpose of engagement was to: for events and activities in the unique villages and people, people with disability and young people.
— Understand what Council is doing successfully or townships. — Young, emerging and First Nations artists are moving
could improve to support arts, culture and heritage —T
here are well-loved arts, culture and heritage events out of Noosa due to high living costs and lack of
in Noosa. and programs throughout the year run by community professional development opportunities.
— Collect ideas on how Council provides support and and Council. Some of the events mentioned include — Poor public transport infrastructure limits people’s
opportunities to the sector (including professional Floating Land and Noosa Open Studios. ability to participate in arts, culture and heritage
entities, businesses and organisations), within its —N
oosa Shire Council’s role in providing opportunities experiences.
means and resources. for creatives to showcase their work, and supporting
— Understand what community and individual artists the industry’s ability to thrive is perceived more Further to the work undertaken by CRED Consulting,
need, beyond what is already offered, to flourish in positively than negatively, according to the survey an online industry survey was undertaken in 2024 by
the region. which showed: Noosa Council’s Cultural Development team. This survey,
− 53% of survey participants strongly agree targeted to Noosa Council’s arts database, specifically
The overall key findings of the stakeholder or agree that creatives in the arts, culture and looked at awareness of existing arts and cultural support
engagement were: heritage sector are well-supported by Council programs (such as RADF) and professional development
and have opportunities to produce and present opportunities most sought after by the sector.
Noosa has many cultural, heritage and arts their work in Noosa.
strengths −
42% of survey participants strongly agree Feedback from respondents showed strong awareness
— There is strong First Nations culture and heritage in or agree that creative industries in Noosa are (84%) of the RADF
Noosa, and a growing desire from the community to supported by Council and have opportunities
learn about and experience this through storytelling to grow and thrive, while 42% neither agreed The most sought after professional development
and other events and festivals. or disagreed. opportunities included audience development
— Noosa has an innovative and motivated local arts —T
he Heritage Noosa Platform has over 20,000 techniques, industry standards for artist fees, professional
community comprised of both professional and items and is popular with the community. networking events and partnership development.
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Asia Pacific Contemporary, three decades of APT at Noosa Regional Gallery, 2021. Photo Warwick Gow.
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Strengths and opportunities
Strengths
High Tourism visitation — Noosa’s international reputation as a tourism destination provides the — Volunteer and community-run groups also note their events are well-attended,
opportunity for artists to showcase their work to a global audience. with performances, curator talks and classes often sold out.
— By capitalising on cultural tourism, the creative sector is able to maintain and
grow creative industries in the region. Unique and important —N
oosa is home to many unique spaces and places for arts, culture and heritage.
— A transient workforce provides opportunities for creatives to share ideas and places and spaces This includes The J, the Butter Factory, Libraries, the amphitheatre in the Botanic
be globally connected. Gardens and Noosa Regional Gallery. Several commercial spaces including
— The strong brand recognition of Noosa at a national and international level can cafés, warehouses and galleries offer spaces for artists to rehearse and create
be leveraged by local creatives to their advantage. and provide spaces to run events and programs.
Climate conducive to — The temperate climate of Noosa provides opportunities for both outdoor Strong emphasis —N
oosa has a strong identity, with its foundations in a clean, green environment.
outdoor activities and indoor arts and cultural experiences. By capitalising on the outdoors, on environmental This identity aligns with various arts and cultural programs and initiatives and is a
event organisers are able to create unique and cost-effective locations for sustainability strong conceptual basis for creatives of the region and those visiting.
presentation.
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— Noosa has established public infrastructure, geared towards outdoor activity.
This offers opportunities for artists to be engaged in civic works when
infrastructure is instigated, updated and renewed.
Proximity to Brisbane and — Noosa’s close proximity to Brisbane enables cultural workers to access peak Opportunities
Maroochydore airport bodies, State agencies and major venues to promote and exhibit their work.
— Maroochydore airport provides easy access to and from national and Master-planning of — Through master-planning and place-planning exercises, arts and cultural
international destinations. significant areas such as elements can be integrated thoughtfully within the planned urban environment.
the Noosa Foreshore Consideration of performance space, public art, past histories of place and
Growing Population — While Noosa’s population growth is predicted to experience slow growth in the next activations will facilitate both easier logistics for arts event organisers and better
10 years, the Sunshine Coast’s projected growth is significant, providing opportunities access to arts and cultural activities.
for Noosa arts and cultural events to attract new and diverse audiences.
— As the population of the Sunshine Coast grows the feasibility of Artist Run New regional gallery — Planning for a new regional gallery is underway. This project will greatly improve
Initiatives increases. This has the potential to lead to increased diversity of the capacity of Council to support the creation and presentation of arts and
independent arts practice in the region. cultural product in the region.
Motivated and engaged — Noosa has a very motivated and engaged arts community. This includes Olympics 2032 — The 2032 Olympics promises a global focus on Brisbane and its surrounds.
arts community individual artists and creatives (both professional and hobby), alongside a There is the potential to access dedicated cultural funding linked to this major
general community who love to participate in arts, culture and heritage events, international event.
spaces and programs. The arts community is diverse, catering to a wide range — The Olympics provides the opportunity to showcase the region’s culture to a
of art forms including visual arts, music, ceramics, writing, theatre and dance. global audience.
There are many young people in Noosa who are seeking creative opportunities.
Audiences enjoy opportunities where they can engage directly with artists, A focus on sustainability — Noosa Council is embracing the opportunity to meet and exceed sustainability
such as Noosa Open Studios. targets through the development of a Sustainability Policy. The relationship
— Both Council and community-run arts, culture and heritage events are loved, between arts and sustainability is multifaceted, encompassing the ways in
valued and respected in Noosa. This includes Floating Land as Noosa’s which art can promote environmental consciousness, advocate for sustainable
signature art event, alongside Noosa Alive! and Noosa Open Studios. practices and contribute to the discourse of ecological preservation.
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Vision
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.
Noosa’s residents are fierce advocates for shared community values and
priorities - celebrating and preserving our natural environment, supporting
responsible environmental and economic development, maintaining a
cosmopolitan, village feel, engaging in a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, valuing
knowledge and learning and maintaining connections between people. The
arts and heritage sectors play a vital role in interpreting and reinforcing these
values and the Cultural Plan will be underpinned by the following guiding
principles:
— We believe that everyone can enjoy the benefits of a culturally rich
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community
— We encourage all forms of creativity and expression and all levels of
participation and abilities
— We value quality, uniqueness and authenticity
— We respect the independence of our cultural sector
— We acknowledge and understand Noosa’s heritage and will learn from it
to inform our future
— We are optimistic about the potential of the future
Through the delivery of the Cultural Plan and the themes and actions that will
follow, Council aspires to achieve the following overarching aims and objectives:
— Provide a diverse range of cultural venues, experiences and activities that
reflect local needs and interests
— Support creative expression and participation in a variety of formats
— Enhance the unique creative character, liveability and aesthetic appeal of
Noosa’s villages and community places
— Increase the role that arts, culture and heritage play regarding the
environment, economy and community development
— Increase awareness and understanding of Noosa’s history and heritage,
including First Nations’ heritage
— Increase the skills and knowledge of people in the cultural sector in order
for them to adapt to changes, improve sustainability and harness new
opportunities
— Improve the recognition and reputation of Noosa as a cultural destination
Juan Ford studio residency, Floating Land: Us and Them, 2023. Photo Warwick Gow.
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Themes
The five themes identified in the Noosa Cultural Plan 2025-2030 align
with various National and Queensland policies such as the National
Cultural Policy ‘Revive - A place for every story, and a story for every
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place’ and the Queensland 10-year roadmap for the arts ‘Creative
together 2020-2030’. Through this alignment, Noosa Council will ensure
our cultural activities have synergies with National and State objectives
and provide opportunities for meaningful partnerships.
Theme 1 Valuing our history and heritage
Theme 2 Enabling inclusion and access
Theme 3 Championing our creative community
Theme 4 Activating our places and spaces
Theme 5 Engaging our community and visitors
Odessa Mahony-de Vries, Paint Install View, Noosa Regional Gallery 2022. Photo by Warwick Gow.
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Theme 1 Valuing our history and heritage Theme 2 Enabling inclusion and access
Recognising the region’s history and heritage provides opportunities to reflect on the foundations of the Noosa of Culture and arts are fundamental to human existence, especially to our history, identity, creativity and desire
today. It allows individuals to learn about the region’s past, its significance, and its impact on contemporary issues, for play and enjoyment.
fostering a deeper understanding of the world around them. By valuing this heritage, the community enriches its Participation in arts and cultural experience, as a right for all people, has the potential to improve all areas of
cultural landscape and is provided opportunities for cultural expression and exploration. Noosa’s unique and rich human endeavour. Reducing participatory barriers to art makers and consumers is essential to building a
heritage will be known and valued by our community, helping to chart a responsible course for the future. creative ecology that is reflective of all facets of society.
Aim Year Actions Result Aim Year Actions Result
1.1 We will respect and recognise 25-30 Promote best practice cultural Council continues to enhance 2.1 We will instigate positive 25-30 Maximise the number of A wide range of inclusive and
Kabi Kabi culture and its value to protocols across Council facilities its support of the creative and change in the arts with respect opportunities for disability-led accessible arts events and programs
Noosa’s cultural identity. and at Council managed events. cultural aspirations of First Nations to socio-economic diversity artistic and cultural programs. are supported through Council’s arts
communities. First Nations’ cultural
25-30 Increase opportunities for First and inclusion. and cultural activities.
frameworks and perspectives
Nations artists to create and present will inform and guide respectful
programs within the region. 25-30 Work with tenants and operators All members of our community,
engagement with First Nations
of Council owned arts facilities to regardless of their ability, have
peoples, organisations, and
bring buildings up to appropriate opportunities to engage in arts and
communities in the development
and presentation of arts, culture, and accessibility standards to ensure cultural activity.
programs are available for all and
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creativity.
inclusive
1.2 Our region's history will be 25-30 Feature and enhance knowledge of Noosa’s culturally relevant places
accessible to residents and Noosa heritage through effective and spaces are well known, highly 25-30 Through regulatory process, ensure All Council managed arts and
visitors. signage and interpretation. regarded and respected by residents festivals and events held on Council cultural events meet both community
and visitors. land adhere to established access and legislative expectations in
1.3 We will understand and respect 25-30 Effectively manage the Heritage Council’s Heritage Library collection principles and standards. regard to accessibility.
the contributions made to Library collection for preservation is recognised and widely utilised as
our communities through and access, including ongoing active the leading repository for heritage- 2.2 We will value the role of 25-30 Work with families, educators and The Noosa community is creative,
successive generations. collection development to preserve related information of the region. creativity in the learning and carers to increase opportunities for engaged and supportive of
and document Noosa’s story. community engagement young people to be exposed to and experimentation, truth-telling and
space. We will use creativity engaged in the arts. social discourse.
1.4 Noosa’s cultural heritage will 25-30 Retain Heritage Levy and review levy The Heritage Levy is a reliable source in our everyday lives to learn,
be preserved for current and amount periodically. of funding for current and future 25-30 Improve information sharing and Opportunities to participate in
adapt, innovate and problem
future generations in a diversity heritage projects. marketing of creative and cultural cultural and creative activities
of forms.
solve.
25-30 Effectively manage the Heritage The Heritage Advisory Committee activities to increase audience are embraced, with high levels of
Advisory Committee, ensuring sound is an active, highly regarded and awareness and uptake. community participation increasing
advice to Council is provided from valuable source of knowledge and the viability of events.
specialists. advice.
Innovative, creative solutions
25-30 Ensure Conservation Management All Council owned or managed
Plans are in place to ensure places of heritage significance to challenges are valued and
best practice management and are monitored, maintained and supported by the community.
conservation of places of heritage preserved.
significance under Council ownership
2.3 Support opportunities for 25-30 Assist in the development of The local community is cognizant of
or management. community to learn, engage First-Nations led events to provide First-Nation stories and recognises
with and share in First Nations opportunities for truth-telling and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
25-30 Continue to develop Heritage Noosa The Heritage Noosa platform is stories. reconciliation. sovereignty, contributions and
platform including growing digital retained and is resourced to ensure resilience and actively taking steps
content. digital content continues to increase towards redress and healing.
and be accessible.
1.5 Noosa’s history and heritage will 25-30 Noosa’s design principles are Noosa’s history and heritage continues 2.4 Increase youth engagement in 25-30 Provide schools and learning Children and youth understand and
advise and inspire our future. promoted, respected and adhered to. to be reflected in built form. programs that tell the stories centres with access to collections. appreciate the history and stories of
of the Noosa region within an the place they live.
25-26 Develop a Heritage Plan document to sit Council's heritage activities are Australian context.
alongside the Cultural Plan and Libraries resourced, strategic and planned.
Plan.
2026 Undertake amendments to Noosa The Noosa Plan recognises the value of
Plan 2020 to ensure conservation preserving heritage assets.
and protection of significant buildings,
landscapes, streetscapes and
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Theme 3 Championing our creative community
3.3 Increase opportunities for 25-30 Advance the Noosa Regional Gallery + Noosa Council has a
local creatives to have their project to construction stage; incorporating wide range of resources
work seen and heard. exhibition, studio and workshop spaces and facilities, supporting
Supporting diverse creative practice is recognised as a way to foster innovation, build open societies and nurture together with retail and restaurant revenue organised and impromptu
streams that complement the visitor opportunities for artists
a sense of community identity. By encouraging a broad spectrum of creative arts practice that challenges,
experience. and creatives to both
educates and questions audiences, local governments support the growth of an inclusive and innovative create and display their
community willing to test and explore ideas and ways of doing things better. Our creative community will be 25-30 Administer the Noosa Regional Gallery
work.
exhibition program to include a balance of
acknowledged and valued for their contribution to creating a healthy, vibrant and resilient community, confident to
emerging, established and touring artists.
challenge ideas and uphold shared values.
25-30 Administer The J Theatre performance
program with a particular focus on high
Aim Year Actions Result quality and diverse artistic programming
and the support of local performing artists
3.1 Support artist skills and 25-30 A coordinated program to provide access Creatives have access and arts organisations.
professional development. to training and professional opportunities, to programs and
26-30 Enable short-term and longer term
delivered by the sector. opportunities that will
professional development programs in arts
grow and enhance their
25-30 Develop a professional development skills and techniques, project planning and
professional capacity.
mentoring program that supports young delivery, arts administration, and industry
and emerging creatives. networking.
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25-30 Increase opportunities for master arts 27-30 Residencies: structured with industry
practitioners to deliver professional mentorship, in-kind space, and outcome
development to local practitioners. opportunity for peer-to-peer critical sessions.
3.2 Sustain the viability of careers 25-30 Maintain the RADF and Community Financial support is 25-30 Source and promote opportunities for
in the arts and creative Grants programs and ensure funding available to support artists creatives to be engaged in projects with
industries by supporting opportunities meet sector needs. realise their projects paid outcomes (i.e. public art commissions,
emerging artists in the sector. and take advantage of festivals, events, civic construction, local
professional development government initiatives).
opportunities.
27-30 Subsidise arts and non-arts venues to
present dedicated multi-arts programming.
27-30 Bolster an artist-led sector by investing
in key arts leaders and arts workers;
investing in sector-specific professional
development, subsidising venue takeovers
and/or leases, encouraging NFP structures
so that local arts collectives can apply for
state and federal funding opportunities.
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Theme 4 Activating our places and spaces
3.4 Enable our creative sector to 2025 Develop an online directory for creative Creatives have the ability
be prosperous, productive practitioners to promote their services and to live and work in the
and sustainable, recognising products to consumers. region and support their
the important contribution professional practice. Local governments play a critical role in shaping urban landscape through civic works. The inclusion of artistic
25-30 Promote the importance of ensuring arts There are opportunities
creative industries make to our component in urban design is crucial in nurturing community identity and capitalising on the unique attributes of
workers are remunerated as per relevant for creatives to undertake
local economy.
industry awards. creative work locally, a place. The inclusion of art in public infrastructure stimulates social discourse, participation and dynamism and
supported by a strong facilitates a sense of community pride. By engaging local creatives in the design of civic works we will humanise
27-30 Provide opportunities for creative and collaborative network
practitioners to sell and display their our urban landscape and celebrate our region’s character.
of producers, retailers,
products by facilitating the delivery of businesses and customers.
markets by external operators, pop-up
shops, and performances on Council Aim Year Actions Result
properties.
4.1 Our region will enjoy a diverse 25-30 Support NFP community cultural NFP community cultural tenants
26-30 Provide ongoing support for creative range of well-maintained tenants of Council buildings to are meeting their organisational
capacity building programs and additional creative, learning and maintain their levels of service and objectives, are growing their
marketing initiatives. heritage places to support grow their membership. membership and providing valued
the community’s creative services to the community.
3.5 Creatives will be attracted to 25-30 Support opportunities for local creatives to Noosa creatives are
expression and participation
Noosa to live and create. They share knowledge, connect with each other networked, collaborative and 25-30 Progress the new Noosa Regional Noosa has a contemporary,
well placed to take on solo and to encourage
will find a strong network of and collaborate. Gallery + project as a showcase of innovative cultural space that
and collaborative projects. communities to share and
like-minded people and their the unique Noosa region, enabling celebrates Noosa’s natural
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connect with each other.
creative output will be valued artists to showcase their work in a environment and reflects Noosa’s
26-30 Support initiatives which showcase Noosa based creatives will
and celebrated . find multiple, local avenues to professional, fit-for-purpose space. desire to be carbon neutral.
local artists and improve access for local
products to buyers . promote and sell their work.
27-30 Identify dedicated, fit-for-purpose Creative practice is showcased
26-30 Seek affordable spaces for artists to work, Affordable spaces spaces for artists to create, across the Noosa Shire, taking
collaborate and create. for creative industry showcase and exhibit their work at advantage of both indoor and
practitioners are available an affordable rate. outdoor opportunities for the
within Noosa Shire. community to engage with the arts.
27-30 Upgrade public spaces with event
3.6 Council, community and 27-30 Facilitate networking activities between Creatives are regularly ready amenities and infrastructure
business organisations will creatives and education and business securing contracts for such as power supply.
work together to integrate entities to encourage partnerships and professional work across
multiple business sectors 4.2 Noosa’s arts, heritage and 26-30 Facilitate strong collaboration Opportunities exist to complete
opportunities for creatives create opportunities for our creatives.
in the region. environment sectors will between environmental and major environmental and
to contribute to civic and
continue to have a special cultural organisations. sustainability initiatives that engage
commercial projects in Noosa. . 25-30 Raise awareness within Council of the In the planning stages of connection; and the cultural creatives.
potential contributions of local creatives to major civic work projects, sector will play an essential
Council’s civic projects. opportunities to include 25-30 All public art is managed through Public art in Noosa is of high
role in interpreting and
creative elements are Council’s Public Art Policy quality, relevant, engaging and well
preserving our unique
considered as a critical processes. maintained.
ecosystems and biosphere
component, not simply a
status.
value-add. This concept is
strengthened by Council’s
Public Art Policy.
3.7 Expand and grow relationships 25-30 Develop working relationships with lead First First Nations led programs
with First Nations artists and arts Nations organisations and groups and opportunities are
networks. supported by Council
through collaborations with
relevant community groups
and peak bodies.
25-30 Invest in First Nations skill and capacity Increased number of First
opportunities such as networking, Nations arts and cultural
masterclasses, mentorships and practitioners in Noosa.
professional development.
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Theme 5 Engaging our community and visitors
4.3 Our places and spaces will be 26-30 Improve and increase the creative Responding to community
made more interesting and design component in Council demand, ‘Cultural benefit’
locally distinct by maintaining infrastructure projects. is a consideration in all civic
a high standard of civic design infrastructure projects, recognising Culture and arts are fundamental to human existence, especially to our history, identity, creativity and desire
and including cultural practice 26-30 Include representatives from the value of public art in the urban
creative industries in stakeholder
for play and enjoyment. Participation in arts and cultural experience, as a right for all people, has the potential
and works. landscape.
consultation for projects involving to improve all areas of human endeavour. Reducing participatory barriers to both creators and consumers is
master planning, placemaking and paramount to building a creative ecology that is reflective of all facets of society. Individually and collectively, our
major developments community will experience the many benefits of a culturally rich and creatively engaged society.
25-30 Implement cross-departmental Partnerships across Council
collaboration to ensure arts and departments result in cultural
Aim Year Actions Result
cultural aspects of development considerations when planning
and land-use are considered. Council initiated projects.
5.1 We will support opportunities 25-30 Develop a busking policy to nurture Opportunities exist for audiences
4.4 Recognising the value of 27-30 Review rates and charges for Hire fees for Council facilities are not for audiences to experience the vibrancy of our communities to experience a broad range of
supporting cultural practice Council facilities regularly used an impediment to the viability of arts challenging and engaging through accessible live music with artistic expression that challenge
in the community, rates and for cultural events such as public and cultural activities and events. art of all disciplines and a focus on an equitable system of preconceived definitions and
charges related to cultural spaces, sound shells and halls. participate in new cultural use for popular busking sites and existing norms.
events will be attainable experiences. minimising complaints, criticism A community that supports free
for emerging as well as and other problems associated speech, debate and ideas, free
established arts and cultural with buskers. from censorship.
27-30 Continue lobbying all levels of Public transport to arts and cultural
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events.
Attendance to arts and cultural government to improve public events is readily accessible and 25-30 Creative programs in Council
events will be facilitated transport networks in Noosa, reasonably priced. facilities are diverse, challenging
through accessible and particularly to festival and event and reflective of current discourse.
affordable transport options sites.
25-30 Access to creative content is only
for attendees. restricted through classification as
dictated by policy and law.
25-30 Systems in place for the venue
hire of Council properties are not
discriminatory and provide options
for all levels and stages of art
performance.
5.2 Local residents and visitors 27-30 Develop an online directory for The community is aware and
will have easy access to cultural events, activities and engaged in cultural events and
information about upcoming opportunities. activities in Noosa.
cultural events.
25-30 Create a marketing plan to better Noosa is known for its vibrant arts
promote arts and cultural offerings and cultural programs and events.
across Noosa Shire across
different platforms and audiences.
5.3 The calendar of cultural 26-30 Ensure events calendars are The full year of cultural events in
events and activities in Noosa strategically booked and Noosa is effectively designed to
are strategically planned to considered to ensure optimal optimise attendance and capitalise
maximise audiences and success for the events sector as a on seasonal peak periods.
capitalise on consumer trends whole.
5.4 Cultural events in Noosa 25-30 Maintain industry standards of Noosa’s arts and cultural events are
are diverse, engaging, presentation, management and planned, undertaken and reviewed
challenging, safe and administration of arts and cultural in line with industry best practice.
professionally presented. events.
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Queensland Ballet, Noosa Alive Festival. Photo Paul Smith.
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Roles and
responsibilities
Successfully implementing the Cultural Plan 2025-2030 — P
articipation: Participating in cultural activities and
will require dedication from a range of stakeholders, events organised as part of the Plan.
including government agencies, cultural organisations, — F
eedback: Providing feedback to Council and
community groups, and individuals. Below is a cultural organisations on the implementation of the
breakdown of roles and responsibilities: Plan and its outcomes.
Noosa Council Arts & Culture branch: Arts Industry:
— Policy development: Crafting cultural policies — P articipation: Participating in cultural activities
aligned with the goals and objectives of the and events as audience members, volunteers, or
Cultural Plan. contributors.
— Funding allocation: Providing financial resources — C ollaboration: Partner with peer businesses
Noosa Council Cultural Plan 2025 – 2030
to support cultural initiatives and projects outlined to create shared opportunities, efficiencies of
in the plan. equipment, maximisation of skills and generate
— Regulation and compliance: Ensuring that cultural critical mass.
activities adhere to relevant regulations and — S upport: Support economic development
standards. initiatives through shared marketing, participation
— Coordination: Facilitating collaboration among and resourcing, to build Noosa a reputation of being
different stakeholders involved in cultural initiatives. a place for creative excellence.
Arts facility teams: Individuals:
— Program development: Designing and — P articipation: Participating in cultural activities
implementing cultural programs and events that and events as audience members, volunteers, or
contribute to the objectives of the Cultural Plan. contributors.
— Community engagement: Engaging with local — S upport: Supporting local artists, cultural
communities to ensure that cultural activities organisations, and initiatives through attendance,
are inclusive and representative of diverse patronage, or advocacy.
perspectives. — F eedback: Providing feedback on cultural activities
— Resource mobilisation: Seeking funding from and events to help improve future programming.
various sources to support cultural initiatives.
— Evaluation: Monitoring and evaluating the impact Council cannot achieve this ambitious agenda on
of cultural programs and initiatives to assess their its own and consequently welcomes the support of
effectiveness. other government agencies and the efforts of the
broader arts, culture and heritage sectors in working
Community groups: collaboratively to implement the goals and initiatives
— Advocacy: Advocating for the inclusion of specific outlined in the Cultural Plan.
cultural interests and perspectives in the Cultural Plan.
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Measures of success/ Theme Aim Evaluation focus (not limited)
evaluation
Noosa’s history and heritage will advise and — Annual percentage increase of content on
inspire our future. Heritage Noosa online database.
1
— Completion and adoption of a Heritage Plan.
We will instigate positive change in the arts — Level of accessibility to Council’s arts and
This Cultural Plan is a living document that is reviewed on a 5-year basis and in alignment with with respect to socio-economic diversity cultural facilities.
any revisions to the Corporate Plan and Delivery Program and annual Operational Plans. Council and inclusion.
— Diversity of arts and cultural programming.
officers will regularly seek feedback from the cultural sector about Council’s performance in
delivering on the key aims and actions detailed in the Plan. We will value the role of creativity in the learning — Percentage growth of creative practitioners in
and community engagement space. We will use the region.
creativity in our everyday lives to learn, adapt,
1 Theme 1 – Valuing our history and heritage innovate and problem solve. — Percentage growth of creative learning
2 Theme 2 – Enabling inclusion and access
experiences on offer.
3 Theme 3 – Championing our creative community — Number of students participating in education
4 Theme 4 – Activating our places and spaces programs with a creative focus.
5 Theme 5 – Engaging our community and visitors Support opportunities for community to learn, — Number of First Nations exhibitions
2
engage with and share in First Nations stories. and programs presented through the
Noosa Gallery.
Noosa Council Cultural Plan 2025 – 2030
Theme Aim Evaluation focus (not limited) — Number of First Nations focused library
programs.
We will respect and recognise Kabi Kabi — Engagement frequency with Kabi Kabi
— Increased exposure to First Nations culture
culture and its value to Noosa’s cultural identity. Advisory Group and First Nations arts and
through public art and performance.
cultural agencies and organisations.
Increase youth engagement in programs that — Number of students participating in education
— Number of creative project engagements
tell the stories of the Noosa region within an programs with a creative focus.
with First Nation organisations and artists.
Australian context.
Quality and number of NAIDOC Week events. — Number of professional development
opportunities available in the region
Noosa history will be accessible to residents — Percentage increase of content available on
and visitors. Heritage Noosa website. Support artist skills and professional — Number of training opportunities offered in
development. the region.
— Annual number and diversity of heritage
events and activities hosted by Noosa — Number of applications to the Regional Arts
Council. Development Fund grants program.
We will understand and respect the — Annual percentage increase of content on
1 contributions made to our communities through Heritage Noosa online database.
— Number of creative practitioners supported
for training opportunities outside the region.
successive generations
— Number of CMP’s and Heritage Research Sustain the viability of careers in the arts and — Number and diversity of arts events in the
projects undertaken and completed. creative industries by supporting emerging region.
Noosa’s cultural heritage will be preserved for — Sound maintenance of existing arts and
3 artists in the sector.
— Number of exhibitions in the regional gallery’s
current and future generations in a diversity of heritage collections. exhibition program.
forms.
— Annual percentage increase of content on — Opportunities presented for creative
Heritage Noosa online database. presentations in Council managed facilities.
— Number of Cultural Management Plans Enable our creative sector to be prosperous, — Number of creatives living and working in
created for Noosa’s built heritage. productive and sustainable, recognising the Noosa.
important contribution creative industries make
— Continued review and updating of heritage in — Number of creative industry-based businesses
to our local economy.
Noosa Plan 2020. registered in Noosa (Census data).
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aa Vg Theme Aim Evaluation focus (not limited) Measures of success/ Noosa’s history and heritage will advise and — Annual percentage increase of content on inspire our future. Heritage Noosa online database. evaluation — Completion and adoption of a Heritage Plan. We will instigate positive change in the arts — Level of accessibility to Council’s arts and This Cultural Plan is a living document that is reviewed on a 5-year basis and in alignment with with respect to socio-economic diversity cultural facilities. any revisions to the Corporate Plan and Delivery Program and annual Operational Plans. Council and inclusion. — Diversity of arts and cultural programming. officers will regularly seek feedback from the cultural sector about Council’s performance in delivering on the key aims and actions detailed in the Plan. We will value the role of creativity in the learning — Percentage growth of creative practitioners in and community engagement space. We will use the region. creativity in our everyday lives to learn, adapt, Theme 1 — Percentage growth of creative learning Valuing our history and heritage innovate and problem solve. Theme 2 Enabling inclusion and access experiences on offer. Theme 3 Championing our creative community — Number of students participating in education Theme 4 Activating our places and spaces programs with a creative focus. Theme 5 Engaging our community and visitors Support opportunities for community to learn, — Number of First Nations exhibitions engage with and share in First Nations stories. and programs presented through the Noosa Gallery. Theme Aim Evaluation focus (not limited) — Number of First Nations focused library programs. We will respect and recognise Kabi Kabi — Engagement frequency with Kabi Kabi — Increased exposure to First Nations culture culture and its value to Noosa’s cultural identity. Advisory Group and First Nations arts and cultural agencies and organisations. through public art and performance. Increase youth engagementin programs that — Number of students participating in education — Number of creative project engagements with First Nation organisations and artists. tell the stories of the Noosa region within an programs with a creative focus. Australian context. Quality and number of NAIDOC Week events — Number of professional development Noosa history will be accessible to residents — Percentage increase of content available on opportunities available in the region and visitors. Heritage Noosa website. Support artist skills and professional — Number of training opportunities offered in — Annual number and diversity of heritage development. the region. events and activities hosted by Noosa — Number of applications to the Regional Arts Council. Development Fund grants program. We will understand and respect the — Annual percentage increase of content on — Number of creative practitioners supported contributions made to our communities through Heritage Noosa online database. for training opportunities outside the region. successive generations — Number of CMP’s and Heritage Research Sustain the viability of careers in the arts and — Number and diversity of arts events in the projects undertaken and completed. creative industries by supporting emerging region. artists in the sector. Noosa’s cultural heritage will be preserved for — Sound maintenance of existing arts and — Number of exhibitions in the regional gallery’s current and future generations in a diversity of heritage collections. exhibition program. forms. — Annual percentage increase of content on — Opportunities presented for creative Heritage Noosa online database. presentations in Council managed facilities. — Number of Cultural Management Plans Enable our creative sector to be prosperous, — Number of creatives living and working in created for Noosa’s built heritage. productive and sustainable, recognising the Noosa. — Continued review and updating of heritage in important contribution creative industries make to our local economy. — Number of creative industry-based businesses Noosa Plan 2020. registered in Noosa (Census data). 50 51Page 27
Theme Aim Evaluation focus (not limited) Theme Aim Evaluation focus (not limited)
Creatives will be attracted to Noosa to live and — Number of creative industry-based We will support opportunities for audiences to — Diversity of exhibition program at Noosa
create. They will find a strong network of like- businesses. registered in Noosa (Census experience challenging art of all disciplines and Regional Gallery.
minded people and their creative output will be data). participate in new cultural experiences.
valued and celebrated. — Number of new creative initiatives presented.
— Viability of ARI’s in the region.
— Number and diversity of RADF supported
Council, community and business organisations — Value of sponsorship provided to arts and projects.
will work together to deliver high quality events cultural events.
and activities which support the attributes and Local residents and visitors will have easy — Attendance numbers at events.
3 values of the Noosa community. — Number of volunteers supporting arts and access to information about upcoming cultural
— Feedback from Noosa Information Centres.
cultural services and events. events.
— Health and viability of independent arts — Number of online posts preceding and
following events.
organisations and event managers. 5
Build relationships with First Nations artists — Number of creative project engagements Cultural events and activities in Noosa are — Destination Management Plan is effective in
and arts networks. with First Nation organisations and artists. planned to complement each other and grow coordinating events in the region.
total audiences.
— Number of engagements with KKPAC. — Minimal event clashes.
Our region will enjoy a diverse range of well- — Diversity of program content at Noosa — Arts and cultural events are dispersed across
maintained creative, learning and heritage Regional Gallery and The J. the region.
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places to support the community’s creative Cultural events in Noosa are diverse, engaging, — Number of cultural events undertaken
expression and participation and to encourage — Progress of the new Noosa Regional Gallery
development. challenging, safe and professionally presented incident free.
communities to share and connect with each
other. — Diversity of arts and cultural events on offer. — Number of new events and activities
presented in Noosa.
— Affordability of arts engagement across the
Noosa region.
Noosa’s arts, heritage and environment sectors — Number of partnership programs between
will continue to have a special connection; creative and environmental sectors.
and the cultural sector will play an essential
role in interpreting and preserving our unique — Number of arts programs presented with
ecosystems and biosphere status. a specific sustainability focus.
4
Our places and spaces will be made more — Number of new public art commissions /
interesting and locally distinct by maintaining installations.
a high standard of civic design and including
cultural practice and works. — Outcome of regular condition reports on
public art collection across Noosa.
Recognising the value of supporting cultural — Demographic diversity of attendance to arts
practice in the community, rates and charges and cultural events and activities.
related to cultural events will be attainable
for emerging as well as established arts and — Average price point of arts and cultural
cultural events. programs.
— Number of affordability initiatives in place for
Attendance to arts and cultural events will be major arts and cultural events.
facilitated through accessible and affordable
transport options for attendees. — Improvements of public transport networks.
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aa Vg Theme Aim Evaluation focus (not limited) Theme Aim Evaluation focus (not limited) Creatives will be attracted to Noosa to live and — Number of creative industry-based We will support opportunities for audiences to — Diversity of exhibition program at Noosa create. They will find a strong network of like- businesses. registered in Noosa (Census experience challenging art of all disciplines and Regional Gallery. minded people and their creative output will be data). participate in new cultural experiences. valued and celebrated. — Number of new creative initiatives presented. — Viability of ARI’s in the region. — Number and diversity of RADF supported — Value of sponsorship provided to arts and Council, community and business organisations projects. will work together to deliver high quality events cultural events. Local residents and visitors will have easy — Attendance numbers at events. and activities which support the attributes and values of the Noosa community. — Number of volunteers supporting arts and access to information about upcoming cultural — Feedback from Noosa Information Centres. cultural services and events. events. — Number of online posts preceding and — Health and viability of independent arts organisations and event managers. following events. Cultural events and activities in Noosa are — Destination Management Plan is effective in Build relationships with First Nations artists — Number of creative project engagements and arts networks. with First Nation organisations and artists. planned to complement each other and grow coordinating events in the region. total audiences. — Minimal event clashes. — Number of engagements with KKPAC. Our region will enjoy a diverse range of well- — Diversity of program content at Noosa — Arts and cultural events are dispersed across the region. maintained creative, learning and heritage Regional Gallery and The J. places to support the community’s creative — Progress of the new Noosa Regional Gallery Cultural events in Noosa are diverse, engaging, — Number of cultural events undertaken expression and participation and to encourage challenging, safe and professionally presented incident free. communities to share and connect with each development. other. — Diversity of arts and cultural events on offer. — Number of new events and activities presented in Noosa. — Affordability of arts engagement across the Noosa region. Noosa’s arts, heritage and environment sectors — Number of partnership programs between will continue to have a special connection; creative and environmental sectors. and the cultural sector will play an essential — Number of arts programs presented with role in interpreting and preserving our unique ecosystems and biosphere status. a specific sustainability focus. Our places and spaces will be made more — Number of new public art commissions / interesting and locally distinct by maintaining installations. ahigh standard of civic design and including cultural practice and works. — Outcome of regular condition reports on public art collection across Noosa. Recognising the value of supporting cultural — Demographic diversity of attendance to arts practice in the community, rates and charges and cultural events and activities. related to cultural events will be attainable for emerging as well as established arts and — Average price point of arts and cultural cultural events. programs. — Number of affordability initiatives in place for Attendance to arts and cultural events will be major arts and cultural events. facilitated through accessible and affordable transport options for attendees. — Improvements of public transport networks. 52 53Page 28
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Endnotes
Cover image: ‘Custodians of the Interval’, Juan Ford - Human rights statement
Floating Land 2023. Photo Warwick Gow. In developing this Plan, the subject matter has been
considered in accordance with the requirements of the
The future
Design and creative direction: Jaime Kiss Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that
the subject matter does not conflict with any human rights,
Acknowledgements including the right to privacy and reputation, and supports
The Noosa Cultural Plan has been developed by Noosa a human rights approach to decision making by Council.
is now.
Council with input and assistance from a wide range
of community and professional organisations and Council representatives will endeavour to act and make
individuals. Council would like to thank all who shared decisions under this policy in a manner that is compatible
their time, knowledge and perspectives in developing with human rights. In particular, representatives will
the plan. endeavour to:
References — identify relevant human rights which may be affected
—N oosa Council Corporate Plan 2023-2028 by the action or decision.
—N oosa Council 2023 Report — give proper consideration to the impact of its actions
—N oosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023 and decisions on human rights; and
(Presented to Noosa Council Services & — ensure that any conduct or decision by Council which
Organisation Committee meeting -10/9/24) limits an individual’s human rights is reasonable and
— CRED Consulting – Noosa Cultural Plan Targeted justifiable.
stakeholder engagement report
— National Cultural Policy, (2022) ‘Revive: A place for This Plan should be read in conjunction with Council’s
every story, a story for every place’ Human Rights Policy.
— State of Queensland, (2020) ‘Creative Together
2020-2030’
Contact
Arts & Cultural Branch – Noosa Council
e. [email protected] Noosa Council
Aunty Helena Gulash with James Muller, Kabi Kabi Reflections,
Different by nature.
Floating Land: Us and Them, 2023. Photo James Muller.
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