Having survived a decade of lockouts and lockdowns, the industry is now beset by serious economic headwinds. Our arts and cultural sector is still reeling from the most disruptive period in modern times. “The principal priority will be to deliver a strategy that aims to grow the arts and creative industries sector in NSW. It should be a bigger part of our state’s story, our economy and sense of itself. In Greater Sydney the creative industries account for 9% of the workforce. Australia’s cultural and creative activity contributes $122.3 billion to Australia’s economy. “It’s time to bring our arts and creative industries together with 1 policy. A new look at audiences: How can we grow local, national and international audiences for cultural experiences, for the benefit of our community and the broader economy?.A new look at infrastructure: How can we create and improve sustainable access to spaces, programs and other support for all aspects of artistic and cultural activity?.A new look at people: How can we create better, more inclusive, support and pathways for practitioners in the arts, culture and creative industries?. ![]() The discussion paper outlines 3 considerations for the sector to respond to: To achieve this, an extensive consultation process will be undertaken across the state, including at least 11 in-person townhall meetings from Bega to Dubbo, Lismore to Tamworth and across Greater Sydney, with meetings in Liverpool, Penrith and Newcastle, as well as online meetings. ![]() The discussion process seeks to understand what’s working, what’s not working and what fresh ideas will propel the sector forward. Minister for the Arts John Graham today released a discussion paper, A New Look At Culture, which focuses on how to grow the Arts and Cultural sector – an employer of almost one in ten people in Greater Sydney – in a way that is led by the people involved in the arts and creative industries.
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