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Objective 2.3: Nurture arts and culture to enrich the identity and vibrancy of communities, highlight local talent, celebrate First Nations culture and encourage creative participation and expression. · 8 initiatives across 3 years

Underway this year

2

all on track at end of March 2026

Delivery record

6 of 6

past initiatives completed

2025–262 initiatives
2.3.1 Locate – A Place for CreativesQ3 · On Track · The Locate site build is complete and is currently being populated with content from local creatives. Marketing and promotion of the site continue as interest in the resource grows. Artists are actively encouraged to participate, and once a critical mass of contributors is reached, the site will be promoted to potential audiences and consumers. The site continues to be populated with new artists bios. Additional admin hours have been added to the project for the rest of the financial year to further boost promotion of the site and increase participation from creatives.
2.3.2 Arts and cultural programsQ3 · On Track · The new Cultural Plan 2025-30 has been completed and adopted by Council. All areas of Arts & Cultural Services are now working towards the key objectives of the Plan as allocated for the 2025/26 year. A number of key objectives have been met including the review of RADF funding programs, completion of the Heritage Plan 2025-30 and establishment of the SITE Residency at The J. Arts & Cultural Services continue to use the 5-year plan to inform activity and programs. In late March 2026, Arts & Cultural Coordinators met to consider the 1-year progress update of the plan. All relevant 1- year objectives are being met.

Initiatives from previous years

These initiatives have been archived — they are no longer being updated.

2024–252 initiatives · 2 finished on time
2.3.1 Public Art PolicyQ4 · Completed
2.3.2 Floating LandQ4 · Completed
2023–244 initiatives · 4 finished on time
2.3.1 Arts and cultural programsQ4 · Completed · Arts and Cultural projects have been presented throughout the year through Noosa Regional Gallery, Library Services, The J and Cultural Development services. The Cultural Plan 2019-2023 has been completed with over 92% of actions complete or underway. A report has been prepared for Council.
2.3.2 Public art reviewQ4 · Completed · The Draft Public Art Policy has been completed and internal feedback completed. The Policy is currently being refined for presentation and adoption.
2.3.3 Floating LandQ4 · Completed · 37 days (24 June to 30 July), 33 artists, 21 projects (12 site-responsive artworks + 5 community projects + 4 exhibitions), 15 workshops and public programs, 161,189 public encounters with artworks, 92-page Biennale Catalogue.
2.3.4 RADF projectsQ4 · Completed · The RADF Program has been successfully administered throughout the year with a diverse range of arts and cultural projects funded. Ongoing funding for 2024-2026 has been confirmed by Arts Queensland. A review of the funding round scheduling and format has been completed with changes implemented in the 2024/25 year.

Council meetings that mention this

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9/6/26

General Committee Meeting 9 June 2026

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see:
  • 7.7. 2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - THREE-YEAR SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS - Report.pdf (around page 2)
  • 7.2. 2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT AND SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS - SUMMARY - Report.pdf (around page 4)
9/12/25

Services & Organisation Committee Meeting 9 December 2025

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report.pdf (around page 2)
6/6/23

Services & Organisation Committee Meeting 6 June 2023

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report- RADF Grant Recommendations 2023.pdf (around page 2)

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Floating Land 2Public Art Policy 2Cultural Plan 1Cultural Plan 2019–2023 1Cultural Plan 2025–2030 1Locate – A Place for Creatives 1RADF (Regional Arts Development Fund) program 1cultural programs 1public information 1

Where this sits

This objective is part of Theme 2: Liveability, in the 2023-28.