Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023 Implementation Update · Att 1 - 2023 Cultural Plan Report

 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