NSW Arts & Cultural Policy
Today, the NSW government have released the NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy 2024-2033: Creative Communities. Download a copy below.
Five Core Principles:
1. Prioritise First Nations culture
2. Embrace the arts, culture, and creative industries
3. Advocate for the value of culture
4. Support sustainable growth
5. Take our creativity to the world and bring the world to our stories
There were a couple of notable points in relation to our region and arts in general:
Research reveals that the creative industries are growing at nearly twice the rate of the general economy in Australia
Investment, strategies and programs for First Nations creatives are a priority
Careers in the arts, cultural and creative industries are central to the value proposition
Commitments:
Delivering a regional arts, culture and creative industries strategy in late 2024
The NSW Government commits to a second tranche of Vibrancy Reforms in 2024, designed to continue to improve planning, liquor, outdoor and sound and noise regulations to encourage cultural activity across NSW
Working with local councils to reduce red tape for festivals and events to access local spaces
Notable quotes from the policy:
“Regional galleries and museums need to be supported.”
“I want to see regional artists truly championed. It’s difficult to get people to live and work in regional NSW. They need to be given opportunities to work and live here by giving them resources to establish a career in regional NSW.”
“Participants in the consultation wanted to see equitable distribution of resources, so that those in Western Sydney and regional areas can flourish and connect with their audiences and communities.”
Download the full policy here.
Image | NORPA Production of Flow in Maclean. Image by Kurt Petersen
