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Executive summary Introduction Methodology Outcomes Conclusion Recommendations Appendix 1
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Executive summary The Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023 aligned with Council’s Operational Plan 2019, subsequent annual Operational Plans and the Corporate Plan 2023-2028 to provide direction and purpose to Council’s commitment of growing and supporting arts and cultural practice and engagement. The Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023 has been the guiding document for Council’s activity in the arts and cultural space, ensuring a planned and strategic approach to arts and cultural services through a period of significant challenge and change. The plan was based around 6 themes: History & Heritage, Knowledge & Learning, Places & Spaces, People & Participation, Cultural Economy and The Digital Future. Major achievements during the period of the plan included the development of the Heritage Noosa online platform with over 15,000 items (and growing), the expansion of Outreach Library Services including the implementation of two book-vending kiosks and a new mobile Library vehicle, presentation of the Floating Land outdoor art biennale exhibition in 2019, 2021 and 2023, ongoing commitment to the RADF grants program in partnership with Arts QLD and multiple COVID-19 recovery related programs hosted across Council’s arts and cultural facilities. During the period of the Cultural Plan significant exploratory work was undertaken to research the feasibility and benefits of a new Noosa Regional Art Gallery. Two pre-feasibility studies were completed by consultants Outside The Square, leading to the engagement in late 2023 of Knight Frank Australia to complete a detailed business case for the proposed project. Community feedback has been overwhelmingly positive towards the prospect of a modern cultural space that celebrates the Noosa region and its creative capital. In the face of an existing gallery that is no longer fit-for-purpose, this major piece of infrastructure is essential to support our region’s creative practitioners and nurture a culturally literate, engaged and healthy community. Council’s support of arts and cultural practice and engagement throughout the reporting period recognises the crucial role the arts play in nurturing a healthy, resilient and connected community. Council’s arts and cultural initiatives directly increased community wellbeing, helped the community in times of crisis, reduced loneliness and isolation and created a sense of community identity. At the conclusion of 2023, the final year of the Cultural Plan, over 92% of Plan actions were either completed or underway. This is a major achievement for Council’s Arts & Cultural team, the many volunteers that assist Council’s arts and cultural services and the community groups that partner with Council to provide access to cultural experiences.
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Introduction The Noosa Cultural Plan was developed and implemented in 2019 with the purpose of harnessing and directing 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 was a key Council planning document aligning with, and supporting, Council’s Operational Plan 2019 and its vision “Noosa Shire – Different by Nature”. The Cultural Plan recognised the value of arts, culture and heritage to the Noosa community, and to Council itself. It aimed to secure a healthy future for the cultural sector based on shared aspirations and priorities. It outlined a range of goals and actions across a five- year period to build on existing strengths, address essential gaps and take advantage of emerging opportunities. It also outlined the role of Council and stakeholders and the importance of partnership in the delivery of the Cultural Plan. The Cultural Plan was part of a framework of Council strategies and plans which aimed 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 supported 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 supported 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 The Cultural Plan spanned a period of unprecedented change and challenge, both within the Noosa region and across the globe. Natural disasters together with the global pandemic of COVID-19 not only required Council to quickly re-assess priorities but also presented significant unforeseen costs. The critical, emergent demands on Council resulted in financial pressures that challenged the objectives of many of Council’s existing planning documents. Considering this scenario, several of the aims, goals and actions listed in the Cultural Plan were either replaced or re-aligned to respond to both Council’s position and the immediate needs of the community.
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During this time of shared stress and uncertainty within our community, the purpose of Noosa Council’s Cultural Plan was stark; to
recognise the value of arts, culture and heritage in fostering a healthy, resilient and cohesive community. At no other time has cultural
activity played such an important role in helping people make sense of and process an ever-changing world. Noosa Council’s
commitment to implementing the Cultural Plan resulted in a range of outcomes that inspired our community, reduced social isolation,
and facilitated community and civic participation.
This report provides an overview of the activities and actions that have been undertaken by Noosa Council in response to the Noosa
Cultural Plan 2019-2023.
“At no other time has cultural activity played such an important role
in helping us make sense of and process an ever-changing world.”
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Methodology
The Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023 has 6 key themes: History & Heritage, Knowledge & Learning, Places & Spaces, People &
Participation, Cultural Economy, and The Digital Future. These themes provided a scaffold for Council’s goals, actions and priority focus
areas. An Annual Action Plan was developed in 2020 and 2021 to set specific actions for the following 12-months. This process enabled
the Plan to respond to external changes and capitalise on emerging opportunities while maintaining a focus on high level goals. At each
action plan review an estimate of progress was undertaken, ascertaining actions that were completed, progressing well, needing closer
attention, or not yet commenced.
While the Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023 document was a whole of Council plan, the responsibility for most actions sat within the
Libraries & Galleries team (restructured and expanded to the Arts & Cultural Services team in 2023). Working across Noosa Libraries,
The J, the Regional Gallery, Heritage Services and Cultural Development Services, together with participation from the Peregian Beach
Digital Hub, the Cultural Plan was both actioned and promoted to internal and external stakeholders on an as-needs basis.
• Sets Council's corporate objectives.
Corporate
Plan
• Takes the arts and cultural related objectives from the Corporate Plan and outlines activities
Cultural Plan
that will be undertaken to meet these objectives.
• Identifies the specific activities that will be undertaken in each branch of Council to meet the
objectives of the Cultural Plan, when these activities will occur and the resources available to
Branch Plans undertake these activities.
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Outcomes
Of the 69 Actions identified in the Plan, 54 were undertaken to a significant level, 12 were undertaken at a minor level and 3 were not
addressed.
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History and heritage Knowledge and learning Places and spaces People and Participation Cultural economy Digital future
Number of actions Actions completed Actions underway Actions incomplete
Selected significant achievements in each of the 6 themes are outlined below. Further details of achievements related to
specific actions are outlined in Appendix 1.
Theme Achievement
History & Heritage Development of the Heritage Noosa online resource, providing 24/7 access to digitized heritage content.
Establishment of the Heritage Coordinator position and subsequent improvement in heritage coordination across
Council.
15 Conservation Management Plans either developed or underway for Council-owned heritage places.
Places & Spaces Completion of 2 feasibility studies, thoroughly exploring the viability and benefits of a new Noosa Regional Gallery
Floating Land outdoor art biennale was successfully held in 2019, 2021 and 2023.
Council continued to support key arts tenants in Council buildings including the Cooroy Butter Factory, Noosa Arts
& Crafts, Pomona Arts Inc. and Pomona Railway Station Gallery.
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People & Launch of 2 new book vending kiosks at Peregian Beach and Pomona and the new Mobile Library, providing better
Participation access to more locations and customers.
Events Policy developed and adopted by Council
Live and Local music program delivered in 2021 - in collaboration with Creative Arts Alliance, Live Music Office and
4 other local councils. Resulted in professional development opportunities for local musicians, performances and
connection of local music industry and venues.
Knowledge & Noosa Libraries collection includes 86,873 physical lending items and 92,790 digital lending items, and an extensive
Learning e-Library. Over the timeframe of the Cultural Plan, over 1.905million library items have been loaned.
Grow Your Arts Program offers at least 4 arts sector professional development workshops and events per year. The
Path, delivered in 2021,22 and 23 focuses on supporting visual artists to develop an exhibition or body of work.
Noosa Regional Gallery delivered the following Masterclass Series with co-funding from RADF:
- 2019: Sam Leach, Todd Fuller, Juan Ford, Victoria Reichelt, Godwin Bradbeer, Rowley Drysdale, Micelle Hamer,
Kylie Stilman
- 2021: Nicola Moss
- 2022: Fabrizio Biviano, Lisa Waup, Matthew Lynn, Chris Bond, Paul White, Jacqui Stockdale, Tai Snaith, Brian
Robinson, Natalie Ryan
- 2023: Martin King, Godwin Bradbeer, Juan Ford, Judy Watson, Shelley Ware, Kim Leutwyler
Cultural Economy Council's Signature event 3-year funding supported Noosa Alive! (2019-22 & 2022-25), Noosa Open Studios (2019-
22 & 2022-25), Noosa Jazz Party (2019-22 & 2022-25) and the Anywhere Festival (2011-22 & 2022-25)
Various Grow Your Arts workshops have been focused on business development topics such as social media
marketing for artists, Instagram for Artists (delivered in partnership with Noosa Open Studios), annual workshops
in partnership with QMusic on the music industry, Writing about your Art Practice, Grant writing, Makers Shopfront
and more.
Stage 1 and 2 Pre-Feasibility Study completed by OTSCC - including significant community consultation (2020 - 23)
Digital Future Augmented reality experiences were commissioned as part of the artistic programs of Floating Land in both 2021
and 2023.
Noosa Libraries delivered a range of workshops on emerging technologies, including 3D design and printing and VR
to encourage users to be creative and learn through experimentation. Over 500 programs with over 4000
attendees over the Cultural Plan timeframe
Peregian Digital Hub delivered 'Immerse High' - the world's first immersive storytelling competition and VR
conference featuring local digital artists & Noosa Libraries supported this program allowing student access to
Makerspace equipment to create artwork
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Conclusion
The Cultural Plan 2019-2023 served as a valuable document for Noosa Council, ensuring that at times of structural change, community
challenges and shifting social landscape, Council was able to progress its arts and cultural initiatives with a sense of direction and
purpose. Many goals were achieved throughout the term of the plan (refer to Appendix 1), made particularly impressive given the
disruption of COVID-19 and the restructure of Council directorates.
The final report of the achievements of the Cultural Plan provides an opportunity to reflect on the challenges facing future Council
activity in the arts and cultural space and clearly identify those areas that Council needs to focus on to make positive change. Key areas
that require a concerted approach include:
• supporting our creative industry practitioners to prosper as professionals
• including arts and cultural considerations at the design stage of Council capital works and infrastructure projects
• Identifying underutilised facilities that can be used for creative content or production
• Improving and expanding Council’s public art offerings
Council remains committed to supporting arts and cultural practice within our community, helping our cultural industries thrive and
positioning our region as a place of cultural expression, challenging ideas and innovation. We are committed to maintaining our
momentum in the cultural space and working with our creatives to bring the best arts and cultural experiences to our region.
Building on these successes with the Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023, we will develop and implement the Noosa Cultural Plan 2025-2030
to guide Council’s activities and support both the region’s arts and cultural practitioners and the audiences of their output.
“Noosa Council’s commitment to implementing the Cultural Plan
resulted in a range of outcomes that inspired our community, reduced
social isolation and facilitated community and civic participation. “
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Recommendations
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At the conclusion of the Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023 work commences on the next plan to steer Noosa Council’s commitments in the
arts and cultural space. Learnings from the previous plan are essential in maintaining forward momentum and ensuring arts and
cultural activity remains contemporary, forward focused and reflective of ever-changing community needs and expectations.
Considerations of future arts and cultural planning will include the following:
• It is widely recognised that investment in creative capital has the capacity to add resilience to local economies, particularly in
times of rapid change and uncertainty. Skills associated with artistic practice – creative thinking, self-discipline, risk taking and
innovation – are skills that are in great demand in the knowledge economy. Findings from the report commissioned by Creative
Australia ‘The Creative Economy in Australia – What Census 2021 Tells Us’ shows that there was a 3.4% growth in creative
employment in the Noosa region between 2016 and 2021, one of the highest growth rates in Queensland. It is essential that
future cultural planning supports the development and growth of the creative economy, harnesses the skills of our local
creatives and provides pathways to professional, sustainable arts practice within our immediate region.
• The COVID-19 pandemic shone a new light on the mental health implications of isolation and loneliness within our
communities. Participation in arts and culturally based activity can contribute to strengthening social relationships and
networks, which in turn increase the likelihood of good mental health and wellbeing. Future cultural planning must focus on
providing a diverse range of opportunities for our community to easily access and engage in arts and cultural activity.
• Much of Noosa’s cultural infrastructure is no longer fit for purpose. In consequence, we have lost the opportunity to bring the
best arts and cultural experiences from across the world to our region. Noosa is geographically advantaged due to its proximity
to Brisbane, temperate climate and inspiring natural landscape. With modern, contemporary arts and cultural facilities Noosa
can quickly become a recognized centre of arts and culture, benefiting both the local community and visitors to the region.
Future cultural plans must be aspirational and future focused, recognising that bespoke arts infrastructure is essential to
enhancing the community’s arts and cultural experiences.
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1. History & Heritage
Noosa’s unique and rich heritage will be known and valued by our community, helping to chart a responsible course for the
future.
Goals
* Our community will know our history and heritage and be proud to share it with newcomers and new generations
* We will value the deep and ancient cultural heritage and traditions of the local indigenous people, particularly the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi community
* We will understand and respect the diverse contributions made to our communities through successive generations
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
* History and heritage will continue to inform the character of our individual towns and localities and connect community to a shared identity.
Actions Achievements
1 Retain Heritage Levy and • Heritage Levy reviewed annually as part of budget development process and has been retained.
review levy amount periodically • In 2019 the heritage levy was $10/ratable property/year. Due to COVID financial considerations, the levy
amount was reduced to $6.50 for FY20/21 and has increased incrementally each FY back to the current
$10/ratable property/year. Had COVID not occurred, the levy would ideally have increased to between $13-
16/ratable property/year.
2 Develop and deliver initiatives • The development of the Heritage Noosa online platform has provided worldwide 24/7 access to digitised
which will broaden and increase heritage content.
audience reach and community • A diverse range of heritage programming is now hosted each year within library branches and at external
access venues (see Action 3 for more details).
• The Heritage Coordinator regularly delivered presentations to community groups e.g., Probus, Lions, CWA
3 Extend spaces for provision of • Heritage activities were held at a range of venues including libraries and external, such as:
heritage product and activities - Sunshine Coast Open House talk at The J (2023)
into non-traditional spaces to - Launch of Heritage Noosa at Noosaville Lions Park (2021)
increase awareness - Local Heritage Review community engagement activities at Kin Kin Community House, Noosa Hinterland
Brewing, The J, Appolonia Hotel, Peregian Beach Community House, Lions Park Noosaville, Mobile Library
Stop Pomona.
• Heritage Reference Group meetings held at external venues e.g., Majestic Theatre, Cooroy Hall, Hinterland
Brewing/Alfredson's Joinery (Cooran), Tait Duke Cottage
• Public programming held at Noosa Leisure Centre, Tait Duke Cottage, Noosa Marina, as well as libraries
• Exhibition held at Noosa Regional Gallery (The Midgley Dolls: Telling Tales of Noosa)
• Participation in Pomona Place-making Pilot Study and Noosa Design Principles Development
• Regular attendance at ‘Noosa Show’.
4 Increase the digitisation of • Significant digitisation activities have taken place over the last four years, including:
heritage materials - Noosa Shire Council Minutes 1921-1999 (approx. 2,500 pdfs, or 25,000 pages),
- Noosa Council Rate and Sanitation Books (35 volumes / 4,339 pages);
- Approx. 25,000 images and items of ephemera from Heritage Library and privately held collections
- Digitisation of historical Noosa News and Noosa Advocate newspapers in partnership with National Library of
Australia, is now available online via Trove.
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5 Effectively manage local • The Heritage Library archival collection is housed in archival quality sleeves and boxes in a secure, dedicated
heritage collections for their area.
long-term preservation and
access
6 Work with stakeholders to o Incomplete - Register of local heritage items
increase the awareness and
sharing of materials held in local • The Heritage Network Group was established and holds quarterly meetings (with hiatus during COVID period)
and specialist collections as well resulting in many successful collaborations.
as establish a register of local
heritage items of significance
7 Work with heritage • Collection Management Plan training was delivered to heritage sector in 2023.
organisations to ensure relevant
heritage collection management
plans and risk management
strategies are in place
8 Continue to expand and develop • A scoping study for best practice contemporary heritage walks using Gympie Terrace as a case study was
Heritage Trail network and undertaken in 2019.
increase promotion
9 Support local heritage sector • See #7 above
with training and advice in the Ad hoc advice was provided throughout the reporting period by the Heritage Coordinator to heritage and
preservation, management and community groups
accessibility of heritage
resources
10 Broaden the Heritage Reference • Heritage Reference Group consists of: DES representative, heritage architect, 2 x heritage professionals, 3 x
Group to include experts outside community representatives, 1 x Kabi Kabi representative (position currently vacant) and 2 Council staff.
of traditional local organisations
11 Improve the networking and • See # 6 above
knowledge sharing amongst
Noosa heritage organisations
12 Embrace the use of emerging • The Heritage Noosa platform can host any digital file type allowing for image, text, video, and audio formats
technologies to make heritage • The online Cemeteries Database has been developed to allow for public searching of cemetery burials
more accessible in • Regular & dedicated heritage posts have been made on social media throughout the reporting period and
contemporary ways resulted in very strong engagement
13 Explore the potential of creating o Incomplete
a Hinterland Heritage brand
14 Increase the heritage sector’s • Noosa Council heritage unit:
involvement with local schools, - participation in St Theresa's School "Know your Community" program in 2021, 2022, 2023
educators, and families to raise - heritage walks were undertaken with Noosa Sea Scouts
young people’s awareness of - Engagement was undertaken with the Noosa Youth forum
Noosa’s history
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15 Ensure conservation • During the reporting period 12 Conservation Management Plans were developed for Council-owned heritage
management plans are in place places, with 3 more underway
to protect and maintain built • Local Heritage Register Review project: multi-year project reviewing Heritage Overlay of The Noosa Plan,
heritage infrastructure and including heritage and character studies, and development of a thematic study
heritage sites
Priority Focus Areas
1 Council will work with the Kabi • Consultation started with the Kabi Kabi Claimant Group to explore priority Kabi Kabi heritage and cultural
Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi first nation’s programs. Positive response to the project by Kabi Kabi participants and family members demonstrated desire
people to increase the for sharing of knowledge and stories.
awareness and understanding • Council Indigenous Engagement Protocol Guidelines drafted for Welcome to Country / acknowledgements;
of our local indigenous cultural priority Council indigenous projects and correct way of consulting in regard to producing and publishing
heritage, both in terms of material.
respect for history and present • Two short films – Place of Crowes and Tewantin’s Oyster Feasts produced in conjunction with Kabi Kabi
cultural practices and people. traditional owners, funded by RADF CIP and Heritage Levy and launched at Noosa Library Service and
Council will support the local screened in conjunction with Floating Land.
indigenous community in • Libraries delivered Jack Charles Literary event in August 2019 with 294 attendees.
respectfully and sensitively • Council participation at Booin Gari Festival in September
sharing their knowledge and • Grant application for 2020/21 Kabi Kabi project submitted in consultation with Kabi Kabi - unsuccessful.
stories to residents and visitors. • RADF 2021-22 Includes Council Initiated Project in partnership with Gympie and Sunshine Coast Councils to
The inclusion of indigenous provide funding for a First Nations Project to be developed in conjunction with TOs
content in programs and
• Noosa Regional Gallery delivered the touring exhibition, 'Violent Salt' across summer 2019/20, featuring
services will be increased and
predominantly First Nations artists.
improved.
• Several First Nations led projects delivered by Noosa Regional Gallery as part of Floating Land 2019,
including:
- 'Travelling Colony' by Wiradjuri man, Brook Andrew, in collaboration with approximately 15 First Nations
artists across the region;
- 'Indelible Stain' by Bianca Beetson, responding to the Kabi Kabi massacre at Murdering Creek;
- 'Reflective Stars' with Gabrielle Quakawoot at Boreen Point;
- 'River Listening' developed by Leah Barclay in collaboration with Kabi Kabi man, Lyndon Davis.
• Connecting Stories project initiated by Noosa Regional Gallery and coordinated by Creative Arts Alliance saw
First Nations focused exhibitions concurrently delivered across six SEQ LGAs. Noosa Regional Gallery
delivered:
- 'Undercurrent' by Peta Clancy, 'Unvanished' by Kent Morris, 'Ochre Energetic Activation' by Sara Moore aka
Ochre Bee
• Noosa Regional Gallery was successful in applying for $10,000 from Tourism and Events Queensland in the
Year of Indigenous Tourism grant category for Floating Land 2021.
• Noosa Libraries launched new book-vending kiosks and Mobile Library in June 2023 with artwork from Gregg
Dreise - a first nation's artist and local storyteller and author
• Noosa Libraries launched new membership cards and library bags as part of the libraries’ 50th anniversary,
with artwork from Kabi Kabi First Nation's artist Alkirah Bell
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• Noosa Regional Gallery delivered Floating Land in October 2021 featuring the following First Nations content:
- Gubbi Gubbi Dancers at launch event, Virtual Noosa with Bilbi Virtual Studios (Brett Levy), Brian Warner
(Kabi) and Mia Hacker (non Indig), Holoscene sound walk by Dr Leah Barclay (non-Indig) and featuring
contributions by Lyndon Davis (Kabi) and Brent Miller (Kabi), Edge Effect lead by Melissa Stanard, Beeyali by
Lyndon Davis (Kabi) with Dr Leah Barclau Non Indig) and Tricia King (non Indig)
• Noosa Regional Gallery delivered Floating Land 2023 featuring the following First nations content:
- Murang Ngai by Lyndon Davis with Leah Barclay and Tricia King, Kabi Kabi Reflections curated by Aunty
Helena Gulash (Kabi) witj Kame Muller (non-Indig.), Gubbi Gubbi Dancers at launch event and Murang Ngai
event
• Noosa Regional Gallery delivered the following solo exhibitions:
- Judy Watson: skeletons (2023), Fiona Foley: The Magna Carta Tree (2022), Michael Cook: Natures Mortes
(2022)
• Noosa Regional Gallery delivered the following group exhibitions that featured at least one First Nations artist:
- Paint (with Ebony Busk) (2022), A Bit More Paint (with BJ Murphy) (2022-23)
• Noosa Regional Gallery delivered First Lights (2022) a projection and new media pop up event in Hastings
Street featuring work by Fiona Foley, Michael Cook, Kent Morris, Peta Clancey (and Helen Pynor (non –
indig.)), and Lyndon Davis.
• Noosa Regional Gallery delivered Masterclasses by Judy Watson (2023), Shelley Ware (2023), Lisa Waup
(2022), Brian Robinson (2022)
• Midgley Dolls: Telling Tales of Noosa (NRG/Heritage exhibition) and associated publication: Yabba Yabba of
Widgeon and Kummera had Kabi Kabi/First Nations content/involvement
2 Consultation with internal and • Heritage Coordinator role created, and position filled 2018.
external stakeholders has • Heritage role has been promoted across Council as a resource, with departmental engagement including:
highlighted the lack of infrastructure, property, building & facilities, community development, strategic planning, development planning
coordination and responsibility providing advice for capital works and maintenance and assessing development applications.
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.
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3 The story of Noosa’s • Heritage Noosa platform developed and launched hosting over 15,000 items telling Noosa's story and allowing
development and attachment to public the opportunity to add their own content and stories
core community and • Book edited and published by Heritage Unit: Yabba Yabba of Widgeon and Kummera in conjunction with
environmental values is a exhibition at Noosa Regional Gallery (The Midgley Dolls: telling tales of Noosa) (funded by RADF and Heritage
unique one. Council will work Levy)
with stakeholders to capture and • 6 essays developed as part of Historian-in-Residence program (2019/2020)
document this contemporary • Numerous short histories developed in conjunction with Heritage Noosa (by Heritage staff and volunteers)
heritage including the stories • Support provided to several local authors producing works of local history:
and histories of local people - Place of Shadows by Phil Jarratt (RADF funding in Round 14 2019)
from the period from 1960 to de- - Boreen Point: not just any small town (Sylvia Bannah)
amalgamation. The material will - Noosa, What's your point (Rob Black)
be used by stakeholders to - History of Verrierdale (Kathy Lynch)
develop engaging exhibitions, - Piece by Piece: History of conservation and development on the Sunshine Coast 1960-2022 (Elaine Green)
displays and content to tell the • 69 oral histories recorded between July 2018 and June 2023
unique Noosa story.
2. Knowledge and Learning
Relationships and networks will be nurtured to share ideas and knowledge and problem solve collectively
Goals
The future of the arts, cultural and heritage sectors in Noosa is a bright one. We value knowledge and learning to understand the lessons from the past
* and to learn the necessary skills to continuously adapt, grow and prosper
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 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
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
* The cultural sector will play a key role in providing platforms for community discussion and debate on issues which will impact our community
Actions Achievements
1 Review Council’s support of artists • RADF grants reviewed regularly - priority areas nominated each year to direct funding to align with Council and
and arts organisations to focus on Arts Qld priorities
initiatives that have longer term
benefits and support them in being
more self-reliant
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2 Work with stakeholders to increase • Funding information sessions held annually (include RADF presentation). RADF officer provided information
the knowledge and understanding about RADF grants and other arts grants at all GYA activities.
of changing funding opportunities • Creative Partnerships Australia delivered GYA workshop on philanthropy.
such as crowdfunding, cultural
philanthropic funds and micro-loans
3 Explore the feasibility of a • Supported and promoted Creative Business Champions Program in Noosa
mentoring program to ensure that
our professional artists can share
their knowledge and skills with our
emerging artists.
4 Facilitate training to help • Community Development team delivered a series of workshops to support and connect our volunteer
organisations understand the organisations
changing nature of volunteerism
and how to focus on attracting new
types of volunteers
5 Identify significant cultural • Alliance grant funding included annual check in with orgs. funded through that program (Noosa FM, Noosa Arts
organisations which are potentially Theatre, Pomona Arts Inc).
“at-risk” of failure and focus efforts • Work was undertaken to learn more about needs of organisations like Pomona Arts Inc and Noosa FM and
on increasing their sustainability supporting them through challenges like AGMs and financial planning.
• Community Development team offered Strategic Planning support - Noosa Arts Theatre, Pomona Arts Inc,
Noosa FM, Noosa Arts and Crafts have taken part.
6 Prioritise funding for groups which • Signature Event funding provided to Noosa Alive! Anywhere Festival, Noosa Open Studios.
are actively taking steps to ensure • Noosa International Film Festival received one year of Signature Event funding and then finished.
ongoing sustainability
7 Work with key stakeholders to • Floating Land 2023 delivered projects that saw Noosa Regional Gallery collaborate with UniSC; Griffith Uni;
facilitate opportunities for creative Noosa Alive! Noosa Library Service; Sun City Gallery and Studio; Shelter SC; In Noosa; Samantha Dale
and cultural practitioners to share Wilkinson Coaching; Saturate and Joel's Journeys.
skills and knowledge and • Floating Land 2021 delivered projects that saw Noosa Regional Gallery collaborate with UniSC; Butter Factory
collaborate on projects Arts Centre; Tourism Noosa; In Noosa; Shelter SC; Noosa Biosphere and 4ZZZ
• Floating Land 2019 delivered projects that saw Noosa Regional Gallery collaborate with Creative Arts Alliance;
Griffith University; Blaklash; Art Tours Noosa; In Noosa; Sunshine Beach High School and St Andrews
Anglican College
8 Increase opportunities for master • Noosa Regional Gallery delivered the following Masterclass Series with co-funding from RADF:
arts practitioners to deliver - 2019: Sam Leach, Todd Fuller, Juan Ford, Victoria Reichelt, Godwin Bradbeer, Rowley Drysdale, Micelle
professional development to local Hamer, Kylie Stilman
practitioners - 2021: Nicola Moss
- 2022: Fabrizio Biviano, Lisa Waup, Matthew Lynn, Chris Bond, Paul White, Jacqui Stockdale, Tai Snaith,
Brian Robinson, Natalie Ryan
- 2023: Martin King, Godwin Bradbeer, Juan Ford, Judy Watson, Shelley Ware, Kim Leutwyler
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concept of locally delivered short-
course professional development
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10 Provide appropriate support to local • Floating Land 2023 worked with 10 local artists to commission new temporary outdoor installations as part of a
artists and organisations to produce program that included artists from around Australia.
creative content, undertake cultural • Floating Land 2021 worked with 30 local artists to commission new temporary outdoor installations as part of a
projects and increase skills and program that included artists from around Australia.
knowledge • Floating Land 2019 worked with 27 local artists to commission new temporary outdoor installations as part of a
program that included artists from around Australia.
• Noosa Regional Gallery worked with 51 local artists across 2019 - 2023 to develop new exhibitions or
contributions to group exhibitions in the Gallery's artistic program.
• Grow Your Arts Program offered at least 4 arts sector professional development workshops and events per
year.
• The Path, delivered in 2021,22 and 23 focuses on supporting visual artists to develop an exhibition or body of
work.
11 Align funding programs with aims of • RADF priorities each year were aligned with Cultural Plan themes/objectives
cultural plan and other key
corporate strategies
12 Work with stakeholders to improve • Floating Land 2023 given the theme 'Us and Them' to explore the topical issue of identity diversity and social
the use of creative activities to frictions and oppositions.
broaden learning approaches, • Recent RADF Grants info session was presented online and recorded for future access.
explore topical issues and solve • 2023- funding from Flood Recovery has been used for creative recovery projects in partnership with Pomona
problems Community House - Creative Recovery Training, Building Home, Community Choir and more to come.
Priority Focus Areas
1 Council’s Libraries will play a key • Noosa Libraries provide access to information, resources and learning opportunities via two static branch
role in providing access to libraries, a mobile library, a heritage library and 2 x book-vending kiosks.
information, resources and learning • Noosa Libraries collection includes 86,873 physical lending items and 92,790 digital lending items, and an
opportunities for individuals and extensive e-Library. Over the timeframe of the Cultural Plan, over 1.905million library items have been loaned.
organisations. They will continue to • Noosa Libraries have delivered over 2000 arts and cultural programs with over 34,000 attendees over the
evolve to provide services and timeframe of the Cultural Plan
products which are relevant to
changing community needs and
expectations.
2 Cultural individuals and • Council’s restructure enabled the part-time Cultural Development role to move out of Community Development
organisations require evolving and into the Arts & Cultural portfolio. Work commenced in 2023 to re-write the PD, find efficiencies and tailor
knowledge, skills and support to the role to cultural development needs.
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.
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3 Council will review its approach to • 2022- First Nations engagement project conducted in partnership with Gympie and Sunshine Coast councils
stakeholder engagement with the (funded through RADF)
arts, culture and heritage sectors to • RADF committee continues to assess applications and advise on funding recommendations
improve relationships across the • Noosa Regional Gallery facilitated community consultation around the need for and vision for a new Noosa
network and to ensure that there is Regional Gallery. Consultation took place through online surveys and 6 in-person sessions across the Shire
a broad and accurate (June 2022)
understanding of needs and issues.
It will improve collaboration on
projects and reduce unproductive
competition.
3. Places and Spaces
Our sense of local identity and character will be enhanced through quality design and the inclusion of arts and heritage in our
public places
Goals
Our region will enjoy a diverse range of well-maintained creative, learning and heritage places to support the community’s creative expression and
* participation and to encourage communities to share and connect with each other
* Our sense of cultural vibrancy will be increased by the inclusion of arts, culture and heritage in non-traditional places
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
* We will adhere to standards and practices which enhance the creative character, liveability and aesthetic appeal of individual areas
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
Actions Achievements
1 Invest in new facilities where • Council delivered maintenance and upgrades to the ceramic studio space (under the building) and borer
gaps or opportunities exist, and treatment at Wallace House.
the need can be best met locally • Noosa Libraries launched two new book-vending kiosks within Peregian and Pomona Community Houses and
after maximising use of existing a smaller, more versatile mobile library that can access more locations and reach more customers
facilities • Council has undertaken an internal review of Noosa Regional Gallery and worked with consultants to complete
a thorough, two-stage Pre-feasibility Study geared towards a new Noosa Regional Gallery. Frank Knight
Australia has been selected as the successful tenderer for the completion of a Business Case in 2024.
2 Review existing Council cultural • Events Policy has been developed and adopted by Council in July 2019.; Sustainable Events Guidelines
venues and facilities to completed (hosted on website; dynamic guideline)
maximise use and respond to • The J remains a facility able to provide a range of Arts, Cultural & entertainment offerings
changing community needs and • Pre-feasibility studies have been completed for a new Noosa Regional Gallery.
expectations
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3 Work with stakeholders to • 2021 - Live and Local Music program worked with local business to activate non-traditional venues with live
identify underutilised facilities music.
and spaces with aim of • 2022 - worked with Noosa Alive, Tourism Noosa and several privately operated shops along Hastings Street to
maximising their potential and deliver First Lights - a pop up video and new media installation, scattering works by First Nations artists along
identify new spaces for the the precinct.
inclusion of creative content or • RADF Priorities have included Places and Spaces and Arts activates spaces
production
4 Complete the development of • Phase 6 Condition Assessments currently being undertaken (in 2023) for Council owned and operated cultural
effective asset management facilities, including The J; Noosa Aquatic Centre; Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre; Cooroy Library;
plans for all Council owned • Noosaville Library with the aim to improve current and future maintenance and inform future renewal programs
cultural facilities - (more work required in this space for Council owned, community-managed facilities)
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develop a publicly accessible
creative spaces directory for
studio, performing, rehearsing,
and learning spaces
6 Improve and increase the • Roufus St and Cooroy Hinterland Playground capital programs introduced significant art elements.
creative design component in • First Nation's artwork was incorporated into the graphic design and branding for the libraries new Bookshelf
Council infrastructure projects kiosks and mobile library
• Public art component was added to the Peregian Beach, Rufous Street redevelopment.
7 Include cultural representatives • 2023 - Pomona Railway Station Gallery, Pomona Community House and other community stakeholders have
in stakeholder consultation for been involved in consultation phases of Pomona Placemaking project.
projects involving master • The development of a ‘Public art Panel’ with community and arts expert representatives is proposed in the new
planning, placemaking and draft public art policy.
major developments
8 Prioritise initiatives which • Included as RADF Priority for 2019-20 – Art, Environment and Sense of Place.
enhance the community’s • Delivery of Floating Land - Oct 2019 - Floating Land Biennale 2019 specifically themed to highlight marks left
understanding of the local on environment through interactions.
environment, showcase • Several Gallery exhibitions take up environmental issues. ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019 affiliated exhibition
artworks and artists that support is a notable example.
environmental values and assist • Earth Tech program – 3-day sustainability challenge for youth (Ec. Dev.)
in improving ecological • Connecting Noosa program activities include environmental art and music activations at Noosa Botanic
sustainability Gardens
• Noosa Libraries Seed Library was launched in March 2021. This community-wide initiative has developed
deeply local relationships with community groups, businesses and artists around various aspects of gardening,
food, and sustainability issues. Local artists were engaged to create the beautiful artworks for the seed
packets. Over 5000 packets of seed were borrowed, and 157 packets of seeds donated; 12 x sustainability
workshops with over 250 participants and exhibition at the Butter Factory Arts Centre of artworks attracted over
250 attendees.
• Floating Land in 2019, 2021 and 2023 delivered projects in largely natural outdoor environments that left no
physical trace at the conclusion of the events. many projects were specifically environmentally themed.
9 Include creative components in • Planning has started towards Floating Land 2025, with one idea being developed siting all FL projects within
the delivery of Council projects 50m meters or 2 minutes’ walk of a Go Noosa free bus service stop.
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aiming to change community
behaviour
10 Work with key stakeholders to • Events Policy has been developed and adopted by Council in July 2019; Sustainable Events Guidelines
develop a toolkit to assist completed (hosted on website; dynamic guideline)
cultural activity and event
providers produce events with
minimal negative impact on the
environment
11 Reinforce Noosa’s identity • Floating Land 2019, 2021 and 2023 each had significant emphasis on projects with environmental themes and
through planning and projects ideas.
with a priority on preserving the • Noosa Regional Gallery's exhibition program regularly and frequently programs artistic works that are based in
natural environment, environmental themes.
maintaining the discrete village • RADF priorities have focused on Art and the Environment
feel, embedding excellence in
urban design and increasing the
Shire’s creative look and feel
Priority Focus Areas
1 Council will review and improve • Council has approved a budget for a Pilot Placemaking Program to be developed. Project commenced in
its approach to placemaking to November 20 and is preparing internal governance structure and documentation. Pilot Place selection has
ensure its concepts and been delayed due to commitments in infrastructure delivery over the next 2 years. Project will now focus on
strategies are understood and organisational readiness and developing a robust evaluation and monitoring process looking at Council data
implemented collectively across and any data gaps. 2023 - pilot placemaking project commenced in Pomona
the organisation. It will work with • Floating land continues to temporarily transform public spaces in the shire to highlight a particular experience
stakeholders to achieve an of that place.
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.
2 Council will undertake a review • Audit of Public Art undertaken; priority repair works of key artworks completed 2020
of Noosa’s approach to art in • Anywhere Festival activated non-traditional performance spaces across the shire in May 2021 & 2022 but in a
public places with a view to reduced capacity on previous years due to receiving no funding from Arts Qld. The 2023 Festival did not
improving residents and visitors happen in Noosa due to reduced funding and increased costs.
sense of Noosa being a creative • Performing arts in public spaces has not yet been addressed – Council’s Events Policy addresses aspects of
and culturally rich region. This this.
will include an audit of existing • Floating Land continues to temporarily activate a range of public spaces with contemporary art projects on a
permanent and temporary public biennial basis.
art and practice, both visual and • The J can be considered an appropriate public art space
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performing, the development of • A draft Public Art Policy has been completed and will be ratified by Council in 2024.
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.
3 Floating Land will continue to be • Floating Land Biennale 2019 presented 21 projects and 38 associated programs and events across the shire
a signature event in the cultural at non-traditional venues (principally outdoors).
calendar and will be reviewed to • Floating Land Biennale 2021 presented 28 projects and 44 associated programs and events across the shire
provide greater continuity and at non-traditional venues (principally outdoors)
connection between iterations, • Floating Land Biennale 2023 presented 21 projects and 49 associated programs and events across the shire
increase external resourcing at non-traditional venues (principally outdoors)
and increase the level of • New partnerships have been established and existing partnerships renewed across each iteration of FL
community input and ownership. • External funding has been secured for each FL iteration including: 2019 - $50,000 Building Better Regions
In addition, stakeholders will Fund; 2021 - $56,000 Arts Queensland (QASP), $10,000 Year of Indigenous Tourism (TEQ), $10,000
consider new opportunities to Destination Queensland (TEQ); 2023 - $56,000 Arts Queensland (QASP), $10,000 Destination Queensland
reinvigorate the important (TEQ).
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.
4. People and Participation
Individually and collectively, our community will experience the many benefits of a culturally rich and creatively engaged society
Goals
Creative people of all types will be attracted to Noosa to live and to visit. They will find a strong network of like-minded people and their creative
* output will be valued and celebrated
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 – audience, artist, performer, creator, producer, educator,
* volunteer
Individually and collectively, people will experience a wide range of benefits through their 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
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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
Actions Achievements
1 Provide appropriate support to • Live and Local music program delivered in 2021 - in collaboration with Creative Arts Alliance, Live Music Office
local artists and organisations to and 4 other local councils. Resulted in professional development opportunities for local musicians,
produce creative content, performances and connection of local music industry and venues.
undertake cultural projects and • Delivery of Gallery Masterclass Program - Artist in Residence skill sharing included; Masao Okabe and Chihiro
increase skills and knowledge Minato (Japan 2019); Fabrizo Biviano (2021), Iwan Foda (2023).
• Peregian Digital Hub hosted Creatives in Residence programs to link visiting digital/3D and screen artists with
local art practitioners and students/teachers: * Bill Hughes screenwriting/directing residency (7-11 October
2019) - 41 attendees (1:1 mentoring sessions, 2 x workshops for local high schools, 1 evening filmmaking
workshop)
• Norton Kelly-Boxall - robotics/computer vision inventor in residence (25-29 Nov 2019) - 30 attendees (2 x
workshops for local high schools, 1:1 mentoring sessions, 1 evening workshop)
• Start Sequence music production weekend (11-12 July 2020) - 12 attendees (plus 2 mentors, 2 mentor
assistants, 3 facilitators)
• Screenwriting & Directing (Louise Alston & Stephen Vagg) - 7-11 September 2020 (22 in 1:1 mentoring
sessions and a 4 hour workshop) + 1 holiday Screenwriting workshop 24&25 September 2020 (11 attendees)
• Grow Your Arts Program - Multiple workshops and events held.
• RADF and other grants support - RADF - 10 rounds of RADF grants (Rounds 10 -19) where 120 applications
were received. Applicants were supported through the application process through information sessions,
workshops and one- on-one support. 61 applicants were successful in securing $265, 819. An average of 35
inquiries/ requests for support are received each RADF Round (700 over 10 rounds).
• Noosa Regional Gallery delivered the following Masterclass Series:
- 2019: Sam Leach, Todd Fuller, Juan Ford, Victoria Reichelt, Godwin Bradbeer, Rowley Drysdale, Micelle
Hamer, Kylie Stilman
- 2021: Nicola Moss
- 2022: Fabrizio Biviano, Lisa Waup, Matthew Lynn, Chris Bond, Paul White, Jacqui Stockdale, Tai Snaith,
Brian Robinson, Natalie Ryan
- 2023: Martin King, Godwin Bradbeer, Juan Ford, Judy Watson, Shelley Ware, Kim Leutwyler
• Floating Land 2019 artist in residence (including public programs) - Masao Okabe and Chihiro Minato (Japan)
• Floating Land 2021 artist in residence (including public programs) - Fabrizio Biviano (Melbourne)
• Floating Land 2023 artist in residence (including public programs) - Juan Ford (Melbourne)
• Regular skills-based workshops throughout the Gallery exhibition program with exhibiting artists
2 Work with stakeholders to • Grow Your Arts - feedback surveys taken for all events. Most result in good or excellent rating and positive
broaden and increase qualitative feedback. Suggestions for future topics are also sought.
participation rates including • Audience surveys of Floating Land 2019, 2021 & 2023, with each new iteration taking into consideration
reviewing underperforming feedback about the previous one.
activities to understand barriers • Community engagement via online discussion paper and survey as well as 6 in-person sessions about
and challenges and community expectations and vision for Noosa Regional Gallery as part of Pre-Feasibility Study.
investigating contemporary
community behaviour and
expectations
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3 Support local communities and • Connecting Noosa program successfully delivered across 2021-22 at a variety of venues and activities - art
organisations in initiating and activities included collaborations with Noosa Arts and Crafts, Butter Factory, and free music events in Noosa
delivering local community Botanic Gardens (with Friends group)
cultural activities • Library outreach, involvement in festivals and events (Cooroy Fusion, Noosa Show etc.) -Over the Cultural
Plan timeframe, Libraries have delivered 173 outreach programs with 3321 attendees.
• Council's Alliance 3-year operational funding supported Noosa Arts Theatre (2019-22 & 2022-25), Noosa FM
(2019-22 & 2022-25) and Pomona Arts Inc (2019-22)
• Council's Signature event 3-year funding supported Noosa Alive! (2019-22 & 2022-25), Noosa Open Studios
(2019-22 & 2022-25), Noosa Jazz Party (2019-22 & 2022-25) and Anywhere Festival (2011-22 & 2022-25)
• Libraries hosted artist 'Pam Walsh' to deliver a workshop on how to tell your story through art
• Noosa Libraries hosted Noosa Alive! writing workshop series
4 Prioritise support for • CD Officer supports community arts organisations - Noosa Arts and Crafts, Noosa Arts Theatre, Pomona Arts
organisations which respond to Inc, Pomona Railway Station Gallery, Noosa FM, Noosa Alive!, Noosa Open Studios etc.
community needs and • Noosa Arts Theatre have recently celebrated 50 years and Noosa Arts and Crafts 30 years.
preferences
5 Improve information sharing and • Grow Your Arts e-news moved from quarterly to monthly in 2020 as a COVID response. 12 editions are sent
marketing of creative and out each year to over 500 subscribers.
cultural activities to increase • Employment of a 0.8 EFT Marketing and Communications Officer as part of the Noosa Regional Gallery team
audience awareness and uptake (2019 - present).
• New Noosa Regional Gallery website designed and delivered (2020)
• New Floating Land website designed and delivered (no website existed previously) (2019 and significant
redesigns in 2021 & 2023)
• substantial increases in NRG email subscribers (2,050), Facebook followers (1,800), and Instagram followers
(2,409) since employment of Marketing position in Gallery team.
6 Work with families, educators • Mentored young Kabi Kabi artist, Shauna Hill, through a Hub internship to develop her digital illustration skills
and carers to increase and begin providing professional services.
opportunities for young people • DRAW Student Drawing Award 2020 - a contemporary drawing award open to all Year 9 to 12 students living
to be exposed to and engaged on SC and Gympie, aiming to promote drawing as a fundamental step in arts practice: Art After School online
in the arts art classes for kids - Artist and QCT-registered teacher Jane Karnowski teaching centres on drawing as an
intuitive and enjoyable expression of creativity. Her unique and highly popular online workshops for children
use guided drawing processes and practical demonstrations to motivate children to examine their own creative
interests. Art After School is available for children aged between 7 and 12 years; Kids Creative Space - free
creative art and craft projects for kids (online) with educator via video tutorials and downloadable instruction
sheets.
• CDO supported development and delivery of 40 under 40 application with mentoring and support for 2 RAF
grants and one RADF grant
• Noosa Libraries delivered the grant-funded event - 2023 Queensland Day - Little Day Out, which included a
Welcome to Country by the Sunrise Dancers, interactive theatre performance by Nadia Sunde and a local
author fair.
• NRG delivery of Art Play Sunday, 3rd Sunday of every month (FREE).
• NRG delivery of After School Art Class program aligned with each school term.
• NRG delivery of Imaginate (2018 & 2022 (not 2020 due to COVID) - a children's focused exhibition aligning
with Winter School Holidays.
• NRG delivery of free children's activities in front window of Gallery - refreshed with each new exhibition.
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• NRG trial of Young Ambassadors program (2022 - present) whereby selected group of 18 - 30 develop and
deliver young people focused public programs.
7 Support emerging areas of • Live and Local Music performances in October 2021. 22 performances at 11 venues over 2 days across the
creative practice to provide new region from Hastings St to Kin Kin. Live Music Forum in June 2022 with Live Music Office and APRA - 40
avenues of participation people attended. Data from Live and Local performances and Live Music Forum gathered to inform future
music industry activities
• 2023- GYA supported Songwriters Circle events as a follow on from Live and Local connections.
• Partnership projects with Sunshine Coast Council on The Path - Visual Arts professional development program
and Sunshine Coast and Gympie Council on First Nations Engagement Project
• 2023 - partnered with Comm dev team and Pomona Community House to deliver Creative Recovery Training
and projects
8 Work with stakeholders to • RADF Priority Areas of Art and Wellbeing and Art Makes Social Impact have attracted applications that provide
provide creative programs and arts opportunities for older people and people with disabilities
activities which meet needs and
expectations of older residents
9 Encourage the use of creative • COVID-19 Community Arts Post-card program; Live Music Program (funding from bushfire recovery
activities in the improvement of programs); COVID and ME children's Art Display Prep to Year 8 to record their thoughts, feelings, experiences,
health and wellbeing and emotions on living through the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Applied for three Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants. The objective of this funding was to assist in
the recovery of regional tourism and restore visitor numbers. There was a strong focus on economic impact –
bed nights, local employment, ripple effect to the local economy
• Digital Hub Firetech Conference (2 events to highlight promising fire-related technologies and research -
November 2020 and March 2021).
• Noosa Eat & Drink Celebration – food, drink and entertainment one day event held concurrently across local
venues in the shire. Dec 2020
• Noosa Alive Reignite – cultural event held across three nights at Noosa Springs. May 2021
• Anniversary events held for three fire affected communities - Peregian Beach, Cooroibah and North Shore.
• Barbora Tomikova's RADF supported exhibition about the fires was featured at all these events as well as an
exhibition at BFAC.
• Connecting Noosa program being run to connect people after Covid disruptions.
• RADF Priority for 2020-21 - Recovery and Resilience.
• Summer 2021/22 touring exhibition curated by GOMA, surveying 30 years of APT delivered workshops with
children from schools most impacted by bushfires, built around themes of the use of fire in traditional practices
by some of the 2021 APT exhibiting artists.
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• RADF Priority Areas of Art and Wellbeing and Art Makes Social Impact attracted applications that provided arts
opportunities for older people and people with disabilities
10 Use creative approaches in the • Arts activities included in the Connecting Noosa recovery and resilience program (free activities and classes
delivery of Council projects and across the shire to build connections)
initiatives aiming to change • Noosa Seed Library launched in March 2021. Local artists involved in the creation of artworks for the seed
community behaviour packets.
• Partnership projects with Sunshine Coast Council on The Path - Visual Arts professional development program
and Sunshine Coast and Gympie Council on First Nations Engagement Project
• 2023 - partnered with Comm dev team and Pomona Community House to deliver Creative Recovery Training
and projects
11 Review the delivery of the • RADF reviewed annually, and changes made to improve processes. Maximum funding amount increased from
Regional Arts Development $5000 - $7500 in 2022 to reflect cost of living pressures ($5000 limit was in place since 2014). AQ RADF
Fund (RADF) program with a review in process for 2-3 years and yet to provide results.
view to increasing awareness, • 2023 - Council Grants review underway
meeting needs, and improving
outcomes
Priority Focus Areas
1 Council’s cultural officers and • Audience surveys of Floating Land 2019, 2021 & 2023, with each new iteration taking into consideration
teams will review their approach feedback about the previous one.
to the delivery of creative • Libraries reviewed programming for 5 under 5 and adult programs to include creative content.
programs and activities with the • Cultural staff are active participants in the review of the tourism strategy and events strategy.
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.
2 Events and Festivals Events • Floating Land continues to position itself as Australia's premier art in the environment event, focusing on site
and festivals will continue to be responsive installations that add to the story of Noosa's identity and its environmental principles.
an important part of the Noosa • Cultural staff are active participants in the review of the tourism strategy and events strategy.
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
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opportunities. The important role
that local organisations and
businesses play is valued and
Council will assist with an
appropriately supportive model.
3 Celebrating Noosa Creatives • NRG programs exhibitions involving targeted local creatives alongside artists from around the country - and
Council will work with occasionally, internationally - with the view to showcasing the best of Noosa's arts offering in a national
stakeholders to understand how context. This approach is also adopted with Floating Land.
best to recognise the value of • NRG prioritises stocking locally made creative products in the Gallery shop.
local arts practitioners. The aim • Review of RADF funding program is underway, with structural changes to be made in 2024.
will be to increase the
awareness of the talents and
creative output of Noosa’s
cultural sector both locally and
outside the region.
5. Growing the Cultural Economy
Arts, culture and heritage will play an increasing role in the economic health of the local region
Goals
Creative industries will increasingly provide more employment, keep dollars within the Shire and export products and services.
*
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.
There will be an increasing focus on quality product development and delivery, preferencing unique or bespoke over mass-production or mass-
* market.
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.
Innovation and a creative approach will help fire the engine room of Noosa’s economy.
*
Actions Achievements
1 Work with stakeholders to • Framing of New Noosa Regional Gallery as an anchor for a precinct in the Business case ITQ.
increase the brand potential of • Partnered with Tourism Noosa on successive iterations of Floating Land to give visibility to the event in a
Noosa in a creative sense such tourism context (2019, 2021, 2023).
as the development of creative • Participated in Noosa Open Studios with gallery exhibitions that reflected local creative practices (2018,
nodes or precincts, supporting the 2029, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).
clustering or co-location of
creative businesses and activities
and supporting the development
of feature creative products
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2 Programs which have longer term • Council's Alliance 3-year operational funding supported Noosa Arts Theatre (2019-22 & 2022-25), Noosa FM
benefits will be prioritised for (2019-22 & 2022-25) and Pomona Arts Inc (2019-22)
investment of Council funding and • Council's Signature event 3-year funding supported Noosa Alive! (2019-22 & 2022-25), Noosa Open Studios
support (2019-22 & 2022-25), Noosa Jazz Party (2019-22 & 2022-25) and Anywhere Festival (2011-22 & 2022-25)
• Council has invested in a new Noosa Regional Gallery Pre-Feasibility Study (parts 1 & 2) and is currently
undertaking the development of a Business Case.
3 Highlight the creative and cultural • Floating Land (2019, 2021 & 2023) had a significant presence in different parts of the Hinterland on each
opportunities in the hinterland to occasion - particularly encouraging visitation to areas not commonly associated with art and cultural
extend the tourism experience experiences.
beyond the coastal strip
4 Support initiatives which • NRG programs exhibitions involving targeted local creatives alongside artists from around the country - and
showcase local artists and occasionally, internationally - with the view to showcasing the best of Noosa's arts offering in a national
improve access for local products context. This approach is also adopted with Floating Land.
to buyers • NRG prioritises stocking of locally made creative products in the Gallery shop.
• Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre attended the Qld Public Libraries 2-day Intensive PD event in October
2023 to showcase local creatives and sell local artworks and products
5 Provide or facilitate professional • Various Grow Your Arts workshops have been focused on business development topics such as social media
development for artists to marketing for artists, Instagram for Artists (delivered in partnership with Noosa Open Studios), annual
maximise access to new markets workshops in partnership with QMusic on the music industry, Writing about your Art Practice, Grant writing,
such as through digital platforms Makers Shopfront and more.
• RADF CIP funding has supported Tech. creative in Residence program at the Digital Hub in partnership with
Economic Development.
6 Support opportunities for local • Workshops feature as a significant part of NRG's public program offering, aligned with each exhibition.
creatives to share knowledge, • Grow Your Arts programs have been run throughout the reporting period, supporting opportunities for
connect with each other and creatives to come together, network and be upskilled on industry changes.
collaborate • Noosa Regional Gallery delivered the following Masterclass Series:
- 2019: Sam Leach, Todd Fuller, Juan Ford, Victoria Reichelt, Godwin Bradbeer, Rowley Drysdale, Micelle
Hamer, Kylie Stilman
- 2021: Nicola Moss
- 2022: Fabrizio Biviano, Lisa Waup, Matthew Lynn, Chris Bond, Paul White, Jacqui Stockdale, Tai Snaith,
Brian Robinson, Natalie Ryan
- 2023: Martin King, Godwin Bradbeer, Juan Ford, Judy Watson, Shelley Ware, Kim Leutwyler
7 Council will assist in brokering • Relationship with RASN has been strengthened - (CAA 2019-2021 and CQU 2022- current).
partnerships to advance local • Regional projects included Songlines - First Nations exhibitions, Live and Local Music program (with Live
cultural economic initiatives Music Office).
• GYA workshop delivered by Creative Partnerships Australia on philanthropy for Arts orgs. First Nations
project 2022 delivered in partnership with Sunshine Coast and Gympie Councils.
• Noosa Council has partnered with Sunshine Coast Council on The Path Visual Arts development series.
8 Work with key stakeholders to • Relationships built with key staff at Tourism Noosa in relation to NRG exhibition program and Floating Land
understand needs and interest of • Funding secured from Tourism and Events Queensland for Floating Land in 2021 & 2023
cultural tourism market and
respond accordingly
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9 Work with key stakeholders to • Ongoing program of local studio visits by Gallery Director with a view to include relevant local practices in
ensure that home based creative exhibitions and projects delivered by Noosa Regional Gallery.
businesses are able to thrive
within Council’s planning and
regulatory framework
10 Facilitate effective strategic land • Framing of New Noosa Regional Gallery as an anchor for a precinct in the Business case ITQ.
use planning to support creative
endeavours, cultural precincts
and home-based businesses
Priority Focus Areas
1 The audit of cultural facilities and • Internal review of Noosa Regional Gallery completed (2019)
community and stakeholder • Stage 1 and 2 Pre-Feasibility Study completed by OTSCC - including significant community consultation
consultation has identified the (2020 - 23)
need to address deficiencies in • Business Case development contract awarded to Knight Frank Australia (2023)
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.
2 Noosa already offers a wide • NRG continue to engage with Tourism Noosa about the Gallery's exhibition program and Floating Land.
range of cultural activities which • NRG has made Tourism and Events Queensland increasingly aware of Floating Land and has received three
would be of potential interest to grants in support of this from TEQ over the past 2 iterations of FL
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.
3 The Noosa brand is seen as • Noosa Regional Gallery gift shop maintains a strong focus on locally produced artisan products, with a
being unique, high quality and particular focus on ceramic wares and jewelry.
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
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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.
6. Digital Future
Technology will drive new art-forms, provide platforms for the dissemination of cultural product and spring-board new careers
Goals
* The digital future is happening now and Noosa will be actively involved in the rapidly emerging creative digital sphere
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
* Traditional art-forms will be reinvented and will merge through their exploration of digital technology
New career opportunities will emerge which take advantage of technological innovations and provide greater creative outlets than older work
* models
The community, cultural and digital sectors will be positioned to take advantage of the digital transformation through access to resources, equipment
* and training
Actions Achievements
1 Work with stakeholders to With Federal Government support (Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grant), the former Peregian Beach
understand opportunities and Community House was refurbished and extended in late 2022/2023 to become the Digital Hub’s stage 2 (AI
barriers and advocate for the local Lab). This is a world-class facility for the tech/digital industry: studios for video production, podcasting, theatre
infrastructure and resources for hosting of regular digital/tech industry events (eg. Meetups for Screen industry, digital marketing,
required to support a thriving technologists and digital creatives), and Firetech Connect program’s base. The new facility provides
digital creative sector opportunities for 2 additional p/time resources (studio/media interns) to run the video and podcast studios, and
assist Hub members use equipment / produce content, livestream/record Hub events
2 Provide opportunities for digital • RADF CIP projects - Tech Creatives in Residence - a funding partnership with the Digital Hub in 2018-19,
creatives to work together, share 2019-20, 2021-22 & 2022-23
knowledge and content, • Noosa Libraries Makerspaces host 'The Press Gang' on a regular basis to use the 3D printers and laser
experiment and produce cutter to create printing and embossing plates (supported by RADF CIP funding)
collaborative content
3 Support the development and • Noosa Libraries delivered a range of workshops on emerging technologies, including 3D design and printing
provision of programs which and VR to encourage users to be creative and learn through experimentation -Over 500 programs with over
increase creative digital skills and 4000 attendees over the Cultural Plan timeframe
knowledge
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• Various GYA workshops delivered in relation to Social Media marketing and use of online tools for creatives.
Partnerships with Digital Hub and Noosa Open Studios to deliver.
• Various creative digital skills workshops for kids/teenagers delivered during each school holiday program at
Peregian Digital Hub (2019-2023). Workshops have included digital art, video editing, music production, 3D
design/printing, game design.
• Digital Hub Cadetship programs held in 2021-2022 for Digital Creatives in Grades 10/11 (20 per year) - in
addition to an AI Cadetship program in 2020-2023
4 Include technology driven • Noosaville Library Makerspace was created and opened in November 2018. This digitally-creative space
makerspaces in Council’s libraries provides access to digital arts technology and training and hosts 3D printers, Virtual Reality, digitisation
to provide accessible technology, equipment and sewing machines. Both static library branches now host a Makerspace.
resources and training to the
community
5 Provide opportunities for the • Noosa Libraries delivered a range of programs which included digital arts and showcased digital creatives
community to engage with and including, "Noosa Mnemonic" - a VR residency project aimed to create VR replicas of Noosa constructed
use new technologies in a from individual community-members' memories (RADF funded); a '3D Intensive Design and Printing four-day
creative and fun way course (funded via Engaging Science grant) providing eight scholarships to introduce participants to the
concepts needed to design, model and manufacture simple objects from idea to print and a series of Tiltbrush
VR painting workshops to create artworks within a VR environment.
• Peregian Digital Hub delivered 'Immerse High' - the world's first immersive storytelling competition and VR
conference featuring local digital artists & Noosa Libraries supported this program allowing student access to
Makerspace equipment to create artwork
• Noosa Libraries delivered 'Robotics Roadshows' - on the Mobile Library, to showcase emerging tech to the
local community
• Augmented reality experiences formed part of the artistic programs of Floating Land in both 2021 and 2023.
• Peregian Digital Hub delivered 'Immerse High' - the world's first immersive storytelling competition for schools
and VR conference featuring local digital artists & Noosa Libraries supported this program allowing student
access to Makerspace equipment to create artwork
• Noosa Libraries delivered 'Robotics Roadshows' - on the Mobile Library, to showcase emerging tech to the
local community
• Augmented reality experiences formed part of the artistic programs of Floating Land in both 2021 and 2023
6 Ensure Council staff are skilled • Noosa Libraries delivered a series of Beginner 3D Design and printing workshops & a Robotics Roadshow
and able to support the Showcase for Council staff, to ensure staff have awareness of new technologies and skills to support the
community in adopting and community in adopting and using new technologies.
exploiting new technologies • Twenty Noosa Community Support employees utilised the Library Makerspaces VR equipment to experience
and learn the Dementia Australia's VR program
7 Lead the way by being innovative • In 2021, Noosa Libraries delivered a series of '3D Design and Print-Making' workshops for artists - using
and supportive of digital creative computer design software and 3D printing to create plates that can be used for embossing, printmaking or
projects stamping into clay. (RADF-funded & first-of-its-kind program)
• Augmented reality experiences were commissioned as part of the artistic programs of Floating Land in both
2021 and 2023.
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8 Work with stakeholders to provide • RADF CIP projects - Tech Creatives in Residence - a funding partnership with the Digital Hub in 2018-19,
opportunities to showcase 2019-20, 2021-22 & 2022-23. In 2023, the Hub’s tech residencies mainly focused on showcasing AI tools for
emerging technologies to engage creatives, tech/digital sectors, entrepreneurs and the wider community learn and engage with this emerging
early adopters technology
9 Work with stakeholders to support • RADF CIP projects - Tech Creatives in Residence - a funding partnership with the Digital Hub in 2018 - 19,
the migration of existing creative 2019-20, 2021-22 & 2022-23
practitioners to the digital space • NRG's programs and workshops were migrated to the new Noosa Regional Gallery website as instructional
videos during COVID
10 Work with stakeholders to • Noosa Libraries, in partnership with the Peregian Digital Hub delivered an Engaging Science grant funded
encourage and support our young project called ‘Fly for Good’’ – this was an inter-school program where 18 local schoolgirls from five high
people in adopting digital creative schools across the coast were taught how to fly drones and use them to resolve important environmental and
careers humanitarian problems.
• Peregian Digital Hub, in partnership with local high schools/Uni engaged 2 studio/media interns in 2023 to
run the Hub’s new video and podcasting studios
• Peregian Digital Hub, in partnership with SC Screen Collective / Sunny Coast Showdown, provided
opportunities for local film & TV students to gain experience working on several short films / documentaries /
music videos produced during the 2022 and 2023 Sunny Coast Showdown film competitions.
Priority Focus Areas
1 Peregian Digital Hub Council has • Opened in mid-2018, Peregian Digital Hub has gradually become known as the HQ for our region’s
taken the plunge into the new tech/digital industry and, as of late 2023, a vibrant workspace for over 100 ambitious tech entrepreneurs
digital working world through the
who are building software businesses and/or working remotely for a software/tech business. With the
construction of the Peregian
Digital Hub. This facility will make Hub’s expansion in mid-2023, the Hub has doubled in floorspace, creating a base for the world-first Firetech
a strong contribution to the growth Connect program and pilot trials; a state-of-the-art event and education space which hosts hundreds of
of the local digital sector in both digital/tech folks each month for professional development and networking events; studios for film
economic and cultural terms. It production and podcasting; and additional meeting and data collaboration spaces.
will support digital cultural
entrepreneurs through providing • Since 2019 Peregian Digital Hub has also become known as Qld’s leaders in extra-curricular digital/tech
co-working space, incubation,
education programs for school kids – through various talent programs (Inventor Club, Cadetship Programs,
networking and learning.
Holiday Programs, media intern program).
2 Digital Cultural Content Council • Augmented reality experiences were commissioned as part of the artistic programs of Floating Land in both
will support the development and 2021 and 2023.
delivery of locally produced digital • Augmented reality experiences were commissioned as part of the artistic programs of Floating Land in both
cultural content. It will recognise 2021 and 2023.
and showcase local efforts in this • Peregian Digital Hub provided a production office for the SC Screen Collective’s ‘Sunny Coast Showdown’
space and support access to new film incubator in 2022 and 2023, and a base for the SC Screen Collective’s team 2019-2023.
opportunities and markets.
Council cultural projects will
increasingly include digital
components to showcase
emerging technologies and
provide avenues for local digital
creatives.
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3 Finding Our Strengths The digital • With Federal Government support (Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grant), the former Peregian Beach
creative sector is diverse and Community House was refurbished and extended in late 2022/2023 to become the Digital Hub’s stage 2 (AI
many regions are looking to take Lab). This is a world-class facility for the tech/digital industry: studios for video production, podcasting,
advantage of potential theatre for hosting of regular digital/tech industry events (eg. Meetups for Screen industry, digital marketing,
opportunities. Council will work technologists and digital creatives), and Firetech Connect program’s base. The new facility provides
with stakeholders to build creative opportunities for 2 additional p/time resources (studio/media interns) to run the video and podcast studios,
digital skills and knowledge and and assist Hub members use equipment / produce content, livestream/record Hub events
build upon areas of local digital
strengths to concentrate growth
and development and harness
prospects.