A plan for Our Creative Macleay
Consultation has concluded.
Across the Kempsey Shire we enjoy a wide range of creative and cultural experiences from events, galleries, performances and creative venues. Council works with local community and creatives to deliver events and activities, advocate for funding and support the work of our creative industries.
Council is updating a range of policies and procedures that have guided our work in the area of arts and culture, developing a plan to continue to foster a vibrant and innovative community through arts and culture.
Arts and Culture Plan on Exhibition
Our Creative Macleay is a practical, action focused plan covering the role Council plays as a facilitator, funder and advocate for arts and culture. To see true increases in skills and local experiences the plan also needs to focus on what our creative community can deliver.
The Draft Arts and Culture Plan is now on display - download a copy from this site, or you can find a hard copy at our library or from council's customer service.
Tell us what you think!
Get involved in the conversation and help shape Our Creative Macleay.
Complete the survey and have a say on the proposed actions for the plan.
Make a more comprehensive, formal submission using the online submission tool, by email to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au , or by mailing to:
The General Manager
Kempsey Shire Council
PO Box 3078
West Kempsey
NSW 2440
The Draft Arts and Culture Plan will be on display until Wednesday 2 August 2023.
What happens next?
After the research and review stage where we assessed existing documents and sought feedback on how people experience arts and culture locally, the draft Arts and Culture Plan, Our Creative Macleay is now on exhibition and we are seeking feedback from residents and the creative community. Your feedback will be reviewed and the final Plan will be presented to Council for adoption.
Share your favourite creative experiences
Are you are creative person who loves to make, to perform or collaborate with other artists? Perhaps you have great memories of being in school and having freedom to express yourself through music, or art or design. Have you enjoyed amazing dance concerts or live shows either in the Kempsey Shire or other places? Maybe you love wandering a local gallery or museum and learning, admiring the talents of someone who can make a scene or feeling come to life on a canvas. Share your stories of your favourite creative experiences.