The Arts Levy Program for 2022 – 2023
| Arts Levy Program 2022–2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reference | Program | Description | Budget |
| Goal 1 – Local artists and artistic content is developed and celebrated |
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| 1.4; 2.3 |
Creative Business Development |
1. Incubator program to transform creative ideas into sustainable businesses (The Refinery). 2. Program to develop the export capability and markets for local artists and makers. |
$55,000 |
| 1.4 |
Collection acquisition | Acquire new works featuring local artists, including First Nations, for the Sunshine Coast Regional art collection. |
$0 |
| 1.5; 4.4 |
First Nations arts |
Support the establishment of a First Nations arts advisory sub-committee to the SC Arts Advisory Board. |
$33,362 |
| Goal Total Expenditure | $88,362 | ||
| Goal 2 – Arts audiences and creative opportunities flourish through investment and development |
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| 2.1; 4.2 |
Diverse arts programming and activation |
Support and deliver a diverse and accessible program of arts experiences that builds audiences (local and out of region) and increases participation in the arts. |
$0 |
| 1.3; 2.1 | Incentives Program |
Attract established arts organisations and initiatives of national significance to base themselves in the region to provide employment pathways and development opportunities for local artists and arts workers. |
$100,000 |
| 2.2 | Competitive Investment Program |
Develop strategic partnerships (multi-year and aligned to SC Arts Plan deliverables) with established, significant regional / peak arts organisations, programs, events and initiatives. |
$95,000 |
| Goal Total Expenditure | $195,000 | ||
| Goal 3 – A dedicated network of places and spaces for artists to connect, create and collaborate |
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| 3.3 |
Creative Spaces |
Advocate and facilitate access to affordable spaces for making, exhibiting and performing. |
$32,500 |
| Goal Total Expenditure | $32,500 | ||
| Goal 4 – Art and creativity is embedded in the identity and experience of the Sunshine Coast |
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| 4.5 | Philanthropy |
Development of regional philanthropic outcomes. | $70,000 |
| 4.6 | Audience and Participation Development |
Prepare an audience development and participation strategy to identify a series of actions that will grow local participation and regional arts audiences. | $70,000 |
| Goal Total Expenditure | $140,000 | ||
| Total Expenditure | $455,862 | ||
