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You are invited to participate in a Cultural Futures Forum, Creating a Future for Port Stephens as a cultural place.

25 September 2009 at the Murrook Centre

Purpose:

1. Finalise the Draft Port Stephens Cultural Plan
2. Align our collective efforts toward addressing identified cultural priorities
3. Establish the 'Culture Port Stephens Network', a way of working together

Who should attend?

1. Representatives from local and regional community groups
2. Government agencies
   

Reminder of Three cultural opportunities closing Monday 24 August: funding, gallery space and survey.

Cultural Survey 

Provide input on:

• How your organisation/program would like to interact with Council on cultural matters
• Your interest in attending a Cultural Forum and/or participating in a Cultural Committee
• Ranking cultural priorities, to inform finalisation of the draft Cultural Plan
• Your community's cultural infrastructure needs

Complete the survey online by 24 August.

Port Stephens Council is an advocate for culture, supporting and empowering community groups in the delivery of quality cultural programs across Port Stephens. Council’s cultural development program is delivered in partnership with the community and government agencies.

Cultural planning considers the increased and diverse benefits that a community’s cultural life brings to the economy, society and environment. Cultural planning provides strategic direction to Council, community and the private sector in heritage, the arts, cultural tourism and indigenous cultures.