Cultivating the Performing Arts through partnership.

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:

• musical groups including choirs & bands / theatre groups / dance groups
• Training organisations, such as schools and the Newcastle Conservatorium
• Performing arts venues such as halls, commercial venues, and public spaces.        

Initial functions of the network:

• Design and deliver the Choir Development Program (resolved by Council on 28 September 2010)
• Mapping of existing venues/sites (as identified in the Community Strategic Plan, point 6.6.2) & the current and projected needs for related infrastructure.
• Advise Council on the design of public space toward activating area through events and busking (as identified in the Community Strategic Plan, point 6.6.3)
• Maintain contact with organisations supported through the Cultural Projects Fund

Getting the new network started

The first forum will be held 24 March, 5:30-8:00pm in the Council Administration Building, 114 Adelaide St Raymond Terrace. 

See the Forum agenda: http://culturehunter.org/whatson/port-stephens-performing-arts-network 

Register for the forum: www.surveymonkey.com/s/RegisterCultureNetworks2011

View the Culture Port Stephens Network information pack for details on how it will all tie together: Culture Port Stephens Network - Forums Information Pack

While forums/meetings will be open to the public, core membership will be called to nominate to make up the sub-committee.

Other attachments: 

Culture Port Stephens Network - Forums Information Pack