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

Arts, culture and heritage enrich lives through participation,
experience, observance or appreciation. Their value is difficult to
define but intrinsically felt and understood; they give a sense of heart
and soul to our people and communities



The Importance of The Arts, Culture and Heritage
Vibrant and healthy communities require a            At its heart, arts, culture and heritage help
co-operative blend of human, economic and            distinguish what is intrinsically “Noosa”.
environmental attributes. Integral to this
are cultural and creative elements which             “The arts have the power to inspire, entertain and
add character, substance and meaning to a            unite. They connect people with ideas, emotions
community, often defining what makes it unique.      and stories; and spark imagination, creativity
                                                     and joy. The arts are intrinsically important and
For Noosa, a flourishing cultural sector has         contribute to individual and collective wellbeing
individual and collective benefits in social,        – they play an essential role in the daily lives of
economic and environmental terms. Arts, culture      Australians.” (Connecting Australians: Results of
and heritage increase the positive liveability and   the 2016 National Arts Participation Survey)
quality of life within the region, both tangibly
through architecture, civic design, venues,          By growing our arts and cultural sector and
galleries, libraries, museums, art, performances,    recognising our heritage Noosa will benefit from:
exhibitions, and intangibly through a myriad of
                                                     •   A strong sense of identity and civic pride
qualitative facets including a shared sense of
place, community and values.                         •   A strong commitment to shared values

                                                     •   Improved individual and community wellbeing

                                                     •   The freedom to express ideas and feelings and
                                                         respectfully explore diverse viewpoints

                                                     •   A greater willingness and ability to look after
                                                         each other and our environment

                                                     •   Increased participation in community
                                                         activities

                                                     •   A strong commitment to maintaining our
                                                         unique and distinctive communities

                                                     •   The genuine inclusion of people from varying
                                                         backgrounds, beliefs and abilities

                                                     •   The ability to solve problems creatively,
                                                         perceive of a vision, innovate and adapt to
                                                         change

                                                     •   A strong sense of who we are and where we
                                                         have come from


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