Artists called to have say on creative industries policy
Locals artists are being called upon to have their say on the first-ever Arts, Culture and Creative Industries policy for the state.
Responses to the NSW Government's discussion paper "A New Look at Culture" must be made by August 31.
Member for Gosford Mr Liesl Tesch said: "Our arts and creative industries have been through the wringer in recent years.
"We're working to bring our arts and creative industries together with one policy in our bid to help grow the arts, culture and creative industries.
"Arts and culture should be a bigger part of our story, of our local economy."
Umina bassist and artistic director Ms Zoe Hauptmann said: "It's so fantastic that artists' and creatives' concerns are being genuinely heard at these consultation sessions.
"Hopefully we'll start seeing practical outcomes taking shape by the end of the year."
Submissions can be made in writing, audio or video formats.
Interested participants can register to attend discussions which are being held online and in person at various locations across NSW.
Further information can be found online at https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/arts-culture-creative-industries-policy
SOURCE:
Media release, 11 Aug 2023
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford