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

VISION
 Noosa ShireShire
     Noosa   Council
                  Council
Noosa Council’s vision is “Noosa Shire – different by nature”.
Through diverse arts, culture and heritage Noosa will retain a unique
character and be renowned for creative expression and participation



Principles                                                Aims
Noosa’s residents are fierce advocates for shared         Through the delivery of the Cultural Plan and the
community values and priorities - celebrating and         programs and actions that will follow, Council aspires
preserving our natural environment, supporting            to achieve these overarching aims and objectives:
responsible environmental and economic
development, maintaining a cosmopolitan, village          •   Provide a diverse range of cultural venues,
feel, engaging in a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, valuing       experiences and activities that reflect local needs
knowledge and learning and maintaining connections            and interests
between people. The arts and heritage sectors play a
                                                          •   Support creative expression and participation in a
vital role in interpreting and reinforcing these values
                                                              variety of formats
and the Cultural Plan will be underpinned by the
following guiding principles:                             •   Enhance the unique creative character, liveability
                                                              and aesthetic appeal of Noosa’s villages and
•   We believe that everyone can enjoy the benefits
                                                              community places
    of a culturally rich community
                                                          •   Increase the role that arts, culture and heritage
•   We encourage all forms of creativity and
                                                              play in regards to the environment, economy and
    expression and all levels of participation and
                                                              community development
    abilities
                                                          •   Increase awareness and understanding of local
•   We value quality, uniqueness and authenticity
                                                              cultural heritage
•   We respect the independence of our cultural
                                                          •   Increase the skills and knowledge of people in
    sector
                                                              the cultural sector in order for them to adapt to
•   We acknowledge and understand our history and             changes, improve sustainability and harness new
    will learn from it to inform our future                   opportunities

•   We are optimisatic about the potential of the         •   Improve the recognition and reputation of Noosa
    future                                                    as a cultural destination




KEY                            1. History and Heritage                 4. Knowledge and Learning

THEMES                         2. Places and Spaces                    5. Growing the Cultural Economy

                               3. People and Participation             6. The Digital Future Begins Now