STATE – ARTS VICTORIA 2013 As a Victorian Local Government body Banyule City Council also needs to consider the State Government’s policy regarding arts, culture and heritage. The following information describes how Arts Victoria operates and its key aims. Arts Victoria is the State Government body which advises on, and implements arts policy. They are charged with making the arts available and accessible to all Victorians and with supporting and developing Victoria's artists and creative industries. Arts Victoria is a part of Victoria's Department of Premier and Cabinet and reports to the Minister for the Arts. Arts Victoria was established in 1972 by the Arts Victoria Act 1972. Under the Act, our roles and responsibilities are to: Develop and improve the knowledge, understanding, appreciation and practice of the arts. Increase the availability and accessibility of the arts to the public Encourage and assist in the provision of facilities to enable the arts to be performed or displayed Continually survey and assess the arts and report to Parliament on potential improvements Administer the Act and cooperate with other parts of Government and the arts industry. Arts Victoria Vision For Victoria: A place where everyone appreciates the power of the arts to transform and enrich us culturally, economically and as a society. For Arts Victoria: A state arts body recognised for its leadership, contribution and service to the arts and cultural sector and, through the sector, to the whole community. Arts Victoria Guiding Themes Cultural development depends on leadership and support. The programs we deliver, and the initiatives we take, help shape the cultural environment of Victoria. Our guiding themes articulate the overarching considerations that inform our advice on policies and programs: Developing cultural identity Creating content Forging connections Capturing value Delivering arts, culture and heritage activities in partnership or collaboration is an effective way to extend Council’s investment in this area of service delivery and to provide excellent return on investment. By aligning our and initiatives with Arts Victoria’s the opportunities for us to work alongside Arts Victoria and organisations that are funded by Arts Victoria is greatly enhanced. 2013 The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, known as VicHealth, represents the Crown and works in partnership to make health a central part of Victorian’s lives.
Create a facilities and spaces check list for use in selecting appropriate venues for activities 2 Increase opportunities for public art Ensure the programming matrix includes art in public spaces 1 Team Leader Cultural Services Leisure and Cultural Services Parks and Gardens Public Art Committee time Programming $ Partnerships Review Public Art Policy 2 Review Public Art register, assess and implement a repairs schedule 3 Develop a proposal for an ‘unusual spaces’ project in collaboration with Parks 4 Work in partnership to deliver sustainable initiatives Work with Banyule Bug and Bicycle Victoria to provide bicycle access to festivals and events 1 Festival and Events Coordinator Arts Officer Leisure and Cultural Services Banyule Bug Bicycle Victoria Environmental Planning time Project $ Programming $ Research and prepare a feasibility report regarding implementing waste wise and sustainability initiatives into our major festivals and events 3 Develop a project in partnership with the Environmental Planning team that addresses issues of sustainability through arts 4 Work in partnership to deliver the Impressionist Lab project Advocate at state and federal government levels regarding support for the project and funding All Coordinator Leisure and Cultural Services Leisure and Cultural Services Planning Heidelberg School Artists Foundation Parks Victoria Council departments Staff time Project $ Prepare detailed architectural plans for the building 1 Continue to work in partnership with Victoria regarding the use of Yarra Flats Park including the negotiation of proposed lease 1 WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP By working in partnership with our local library service, neighbourhood houses and other organisations we can deliver services to a broader community, achieve greater return on our investment and build connections to new community groups. Creativity and innovation thrives when the creative industries can come together to forge new alliances, new partnerships and to utilise each other’s experience and skills in the development of projects.
KEY ACTION PRIORITY RESPONSIBILITY STAKEHOLDERS RESOURCES Working in partnership Invite YPRL service staff to sit on our arts, culture and heritage committees and ask about the opportunity to be part of their planning systems 1 Cultural Services Team Leader Arts Officer Leisure and Cultural Services YPRL Neighbourhood Houses Staff time Programming $ Develop a partnership project with YPRL for joint delivery and shared outcomes 2 Research opportunities to cross promote and/or work in partnership with Neighbourhood Houses 3 SUPPORT THE CREATION OF NEW WORK, MAKING ART Our community is diverse and it is important that this diversity is reflected in our programming. Prioritising local artists and organisations and providing a diversity of art forms and levels of engagement will ensure local artists and arts enthusiast’s needs are met. Professional development opportunities and a diversified funding model will help artists and arts workers in our community to extend their skills, develop their careers or businesses and build their capacity to undertake creative work in Banyule. Our community is looking to Banyule Council to move away from traditional art forms and modes of delivery and to explore new methods of delivery. KEY ACTION TASKS PRIORITY RESPONSIBILITY STAKEHOLDERS RESOURCES Implement a Professional Development Program Identify professional development needs for emerging and established local artists 1 Arts Officer Leisure and Cultural Services Committee members Artists and arts organisations Staff time Programming $ Facilities Develop and deliver professional development opportunities. 2-4
Increase diversity of volunteers. Accurately measure diversity Increase by 5% Increase by 5% Increase by 5% Increase and/or improve participation of Volunteers across all our activities. Accurately measure no. of volunteers engaged Accurately measure satisfaction Increase by 5% Increase by 5% Increase by 5% Increase by 5% Increase by 5% Increase by 5% Increase the of community cultural development projects or arts projects that utilise major events as an outcome opportunity. 2 projects 3 projects 3 projects 4 projects Improve the distribution of events across the seven wards in Banyule. 4 wards 5 wards 6 wards 7 wards Increase the number of projects that are delivered in collaboration or partnership with a of community partners. 1 2 3 4 Increase the number of heritage projects that connect the community to local history. 0 1 2 2
Mountain Climbing-bushwalking Indoor and outdoor rock climbing Fish and in the park Be healthy and not eat junk I like going to the footy with Dad Toboggan rides and water slides. Walking the dog Play games with Mum and Dad Cut stuff out of magazines Go to the park Go to the movies Play soccer Sleep, stay in my PJs Indoor Cricket If an came to visit where would you take them? Melbourne Zoo Northland Take them to the movies To come on our camp to our Queensland To the hairdresser Epping Subway Captain Cook’s cottage (with prompting) Eureka Tower Bungy Jumping What about Art? I think we should have more art galleries I like to see the paintings I want to see artist’s cool work More sculptures would be good they make you feel happy when you look at them Mimes pretending to be statues make us feel scared Buskers are good A wax house is good Working with local artists Where do your parents come from? Macedonia Slovenia Italy Australia The group would like to know more about Aboriginal People and their background. The group feels that there are enough ways for them to get involved in arts programs. If we had music concerts what kind of music do you want? Metallica Reese Maston (X factor winner) Johnny Ruffo (X factor) So (top 40 hits of summer etc.) ACDC Abba Heavy Metal Scooby Doo Which sports teams would you like to join? Basketball Tennis Soccer Pool Table AFL Cricket