Arts and local government

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June 2006, Corio, Victoria

This conference aimed to strengthen an active model of community and government and services partnerships in ‘Place Planning’ for the north Geelong region. It drew together many of the projects, community groups and individuals to develop directives for government, services and business for the future of these communities.

The Cultural Development Network, in partnership with Corridor One 4, arts and culture action group of North Geelong, presented as part of the conference program. ‘Cups in Corridors’ a roundtable discussion about community arts, ‘From the Tea Cup: reflections on community arts’ a presentation about the role of arts in community, and ‘Cups In Corridors’, an interactive community arts project incorporating storytelling and tea ceremonies from around the world.

• Case study: Cups in Corridors community arts project: Increasing community participation in arts and cultural development to impact positively on health Dale Newman, community development worker, Barwon Health
• From the Teacup: what contribution can the arts make to our communities? Kim Dunphy, Manager, Cultural Development Network
• Photos of the event

May 2006, Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, South Morang

This event explored how cultural facilities (including galleries, museums and performing arts centres) can work with communities to facilitate the expression of local identity. Questions discussed included;
- how facilities can develop programming that contributes to community building;
- how building design can advance or detract from community engagement
- the challenging balance between artistic and community expectations
- celebrating local cultural assets.

The program featured keynote speakers, Paul Reeves, Deputy Head of Education at Royal Opera House, London, John Kirkman, CEO of Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Lewers Bequest with Anne Loxley from Penrith Regional Gallery in western Sydney; case studies from diverse regional and metropolitan facilities, Professor Mike Salvaris on cultural indicators, a Hypothetical facilitated by Professor Peter Sheldrake.

Presented by the Cultural Development Network in partnership with Arts Victoria, Regional Arts Victoria, Museums Australia (Victoria), Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres, Hume City Council and Shire of Yarra Ranges, in conjunction with Showcasing Victoria, a RAV and VAPAC initiative’.

• Forum Report
• Opening Doors to Young People: research to gauge their needs and interests Louise Tegart, Director and Ariane Ramsay, Professional in Residence,
  Latrobe Regional Gallery, Victoria
• “What’s that got to do with me?” The benefits and challenges of partnering a world class cultural organisation with schools and community groups Paul Reeve, Director of Education, Royal Opera House, London
• Cube 37: engaging young people in outer metropolitan areas Merryn Tinkler, Arts Development Co-ordinator, Frankston Arts Centre
• Making Facilities And Management More Responsive To Community NeedsPaul Streefkerk, Director of Cultural Facilities, City of Greater Dandenong
• Taking the Community Along for the Ride: The Evolution of Albury’s Cultural Precinct Carina Clement, Manager, Albury Regional Libraries
• The Role of Cultural Facilities in Community Strengthening Professor Mike Salvaris
• Community Indicators for Culture and the Arts Professor Mike Salvaris
• Event Program

Culture, engagement and sustainable communities

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Presented by the City of Port Phillip and the Cultural Development Network

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