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

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