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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,




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                                                             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.


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