NRCG - Planning Our Future Arts & Culture Community Survey ARTS & CULTURE & YOU
Q25 What do you think major priorities for the Ballina Shire from an Arts and Culture perspective should be? cont. Expansion and extensive support for the arts. As a newcomer only aware so far of visual arts in the area, feel there's much more that could be done to support performing arts here. Diversal cultural range and projects fiance "More live theatre and music More opportunities for students to show their art and be involved in the artistic community Spaces for young artists Exhibition spaces for students and their art" We are an ocean community living on its fringe and it is polluted and dying. I believe the arts must play a key role in both enhancing appreciation of the ocean we live on and also questioning, provoking, challenging the community to take responsibility and find responsible solutions. Site specific, community involved art works can play a key role in changing social consciousness on this vital issue. more art 2yr plans of workshops of various activities. advertise outside normal art world connections of new groups/workshops. ( northern Star, Libraries).then re evaluate .Have expressions of interest in Libraries etc of short courses or interest in a particular field. or ability to have a contact source of interest in a field of art. "Offering greater diversity in the arts that is represented More effective marketing for the events to reach a broader cross section of the community There is a huge need for artist studio spaces. To have a art hub that is open to the public, where people can engage with artists and purchase art works directly from the artist. Where the public can engage with the artist and see how works are made before they are hung in a gallery. To diversify arts and cultural events and activities to include cross arts disciplinary events "Regular workshops in different modalities - to encourage the community to explore their creativity. Engagement with artists/creatives - encourage their input into more than just the arts, as creative people often think more laterally, seeing beauty and possibility where others don't, and we need more lateral thinking." Theatre A significant investment in a purpose build facility to fully capture the diversity of the Shire. Use the existing building as an addition to, not just be the existing arts cultural hub. Be sure to Budget for supporting cultural activities and supporting the Arts More venues, more activities, Have no opinion To connect and engage the wider community in the arts. Keeping perspective and catering to all ages and styles where possible.