02/06/2026
Clarence Valley Council has released their new draft Cultural Strategy 2036 for comment.
I was honoured that we could play a small role in the process, facilitating a community forum and helping bring together a draft Cultural Strategy framework.
This community has a wealth of talent and ideas. The collective vision that emerged for 2036 was that culture strengthens connection to people, place and Country.
Thank you to the artists, culture practitioners and community representatives who brought their ideas and energy to the process. It was also great to see so many different parts of Council participating actively in the forum.
It’s really positive to see more local governments around Australia preparing cultural plans and strategies. It signals that they are thinking carefully about the health of their cultural sectors, the opportunities arts and culture create in their communities, and the role that they as council play, whether that be as leaders, partners, advocates and/or supporters.
One voice from the consultation shared, “I always feel a sense of belonging and community when I engage in arts and culture in the Clarence Valley”, which reminds me how vital and valuable this work is.
Thank you Jane Kreis and Sarah Nash for the invitation to work with you, and for the photo!
