Developing Creative Industries and Cultural Tourism

This new Network is being established early 2011, after resolution of Council in December 2010.

This sub-committee to the new Port Stephens Strategic Arts and Culture Committee will involve/invite:

• Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
• Economic and Cultural Development
• Training organisations (including the Conservatorium, TAFE and University)
• Arts industry operators / bodies

Initial functions of the network:

• Advocate for opportunities for those aspiring to enter the creative industries to access training (as identified in the Community Strategic Plan, point 6.3.2)
• Promote development of the Cultural Directory to reflect the expertise available to perform/exhibit/sell creative products and services (as identified in the Community Strategic Plan, point 6.2.1.)
• Building the capacity of cultural groups and practitioners to partner with the business/commercial sectors (as identified in the Community Strategic Plan, point 6.3.1)
• Broker opportunities for local cafes, restaurants and clubs to provide exhibition and performance spaces (as identified in the Community Strategic Plan, point 6.3.3)

Getting the new network started

The first forum will be convened by Council's Cultural Planner early in 2011. While forums/meetings will be open to the public, core membership will be called to nominate to make up the sub-committee.

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