Meeting papers

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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