2020-07-07 S&O Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023

  YOUR SAY, YOUR PRIORITIES
  Through the consultation phases the community identified a diverse
  range of cultural topics and initiatives that they saw as priorities in the
  Noosa region


“Arts and culture are important just for                  “Our kids need more access to creative
themselves. They don’t need to also have                  activities outside schools”
an economic outcome”
                                                                 “There are many very talented people in
  “Recognition and inclusion of indigenous Kabi Kabi/            Noosa. We need to learn from each other”
  Gubbi Gubbi heritage and culture is long overdue.
  We can do much better”
                                                             “The local arts scene could play a stronger role
                                                             in tackling environmental issues and sparking
      “The current Noosa Gallery is outdated and
                                                             community discussion and action”
      too small. It is no longer up to the standard
      of other regional public galleries”
                                                                         “Council grants are really important
                                                                         but it’s not just about money, we
“There isn’t much public or performing art in Noosa.
                                                                         need other help as well”
If we had more of this it would look and feel more creative”

 “It’s hard to find affordable spaces for                   “I’m not sure whether I can run classes from my
 rehearsals or studios”                                     home studio and I’m a bit afraid to ask”

      “Our Noosa communities must maintain their individual
      characters. Arts and culture plays an important role in this”




  The Heritage sector identified specific priorities and issues
  •    The Heritage Levy has been vital in progressing the preservation of local buildings and undertaking
       heritage projects which wouldn’t have happened otherwise.

  •    Noosa has a rich heritage even though it has limited remaining built heritage in comparison to other
       communities such as Gympie or Maryborough. This means it can be challenging to resources and
       attention to the sector.

  •    The Heritage sector needs to engage the community and visitors in modern and interesting ways.

  •    There is a need to capture and tell the unique story of Noosa and its people, before we lose
       significant local identities or historical materials.

  •    Council needs to improve the coordination and responsibility for heritage issues within the
       organisation.

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