A STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH
Connecting our Landscapes and Places
Celebrating our First Nations and Cultural Diversity
Supporting our Creatives and Industry
Enhancing our Infrastructure and Spaces
We acknowledge and leverage the rich and diverse natural areas across the region that continues to inspire and nurture our creative lifestyle.
We create greater awareness of First Nations peoples’ continuous connection to Country and enhance visibility of the region’s cultural diversity that unifies and inspires community.
Recognising the untapped potential of our local people and artistic talent, we nurture the vibrant creative community made up of individual artists, collectives and cultural practitioners who enrich the cultural fabric of our region.
We showcase our passion for arts and culture through enhancement of our shared spaces and a dedicated network of cultural facilities and services.
• Our strong connection to our landscapes and places inspires creative expression
• The rich Aboriginal culture and language is a source of community belonging and identity
• Community passion, creativity and resilience is the wellspring of our creative potential
• The region is recognised for its natural beauty and diverse landscapes
• A local community deeply inspired and enriched by the area’s Aboriginal natural and cultural heritage
• An extensive network of new, emerging and established artists and creatives
• Extensive existing cultural infrastructure including the Gallery, MEC, Libraries and volunteer run Museums
• MidCoast is able to attract visitors and new residents who are drawn to the area’s natural abundance
• A widespread community desire to learn more about diverse Aboriginal cultural heritage and expressions
• Imagination drives activation and vibrancy of our shared spaces
• Untapped potential to leverage community infrastructure (such as libraries) and special shared spaces • A broad spectrum of arts and cultural offerings and events – from communitybased events through to high-end cultural productions • Townships and public spaces with unique character and heritage
MidCoast: Cultural Plan 2036
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