Meeting papers

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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