2018-04-10 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   10 APRIL 2018


     3.    Pomona Arts Inc looks at ways to increasing their income stream from the Pomona
           Country Markets; and
     4.    Pomona Arts Inc strengthens its partnership with Tourism Noosa and looks to
           develop new revenue opportunities aimed at the inbound tourism market.
C.   Continue to monitor Pomona Arts Inc’s progress in becoming financially sustainable and
     their ability to effectively identify and fund any potential reactive building maintenance over
     the next twelve months before considering whether any further action or assistance is
     required.



REPORT
Background
Pomona Arts Inc (PAI) is an incorporated entity established in 2004 as Pomona Progress Arts
Tourism Association (PPATI). In 2013, the Association changed its name to Pomona Arts Inc.

PAI manages the Majestic Theatre, The Railway Station Gallery and the Pomona Country
Markets. It owns the State Heritage listed Majestic Theatre and leases the Railway Station
Gallery from Noosa Council.

In 2006, Council allocated $198,000 to assist the restoration of the Majestic Theatre in
partnership with the State and Federal Governments and the Pomona Progress Arts Tourism
Association.

Since its inception, Pomona Arts Inc has delivered artistic and community services that have
helped create and sustain the social capital and heritage character of Pomona.


Heritage Values of the Majestic




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