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

THE DIGITAL                                       Technology will drive new
                                                  art-forms, provide platforms for the
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FUTURE
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                                                  dissemination of cultural product

BEGINS NOW
                                                  and spring-board new careers




 G     •   The digital future is happening now and
           emerging creative digital sphere
                                                wNoosa will be actively involved in the rapidly


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       •   With its enviable lifestyle, location to key metropolitan bases and uptake of the digital
           realm, Noosa will incorporate more creative and knowledge industries which use
           technology to create and distribute content

 A     •   Traditional art-forms will be reinvented and will merge through their exploration of digital
           technology


 L     •   New career opportunities will emerge which take advantage of technological innovations
           and provide greater creative outlets than older work models


 S     •   The community, cultural and digital sectors will be positioned to take advantage of the
           digital transformation through access to resources, equipment and training




       •   Work with stakeholders to understand            •   Ensure Council staff are skilled and able
 A         opportunities and barriers and advocate
           for the local infrastructure and resources
                                                               to support the community in adopting
                                                               and exploiting new technologies

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           required to support a thriving digital
                                                           •   Lead the way by being innovative and
           creative sector
                                                               supportive of digital creative projects
       •   Provide opportunities for digital creatives
 T         to work together, share knowledge
           and content, experiment and produce
                                                           •   Work with stakeholders to provide
                                                               opportunities to showcase emerging
                                                               technologies to engage early adopters

 I     •
           collaborative content
           Support the development and provision
                                                           •   Work with stakeholders to support
                                                               the migration of existing creative

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           of programs which increase creative                 practitioners to the digital space
           digital skills and knowledge
                                                           •   Work with stakeholders to encourage and
       •   Include technology driven makerspaces
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                                                               support our young people in adopting
           in Council’s libraries to provide accessible        digital creative careers
           technology, resources and training to the

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           community
       •   Provide opportunities for the community
           to engage with and use new technologies
           in a creative and fun way