Maribyrnong council will implement a five-year arts and cultural strategy to maintain and enhance its local arts and creative industries sector.
Council is encouraging community feedback on the matter, as was done with the previous strategy which concluded at the beginning of this year.
Mayor Cuc Lam emphasised how local input on the plan will direct the growth of the community.
“As we look to the future, we want to continue to harness Maribyrnong’s diverse cultural identity and emerging creative energies to position the city as a leading cultural hub in Melbourne’s west,” she said.
The new plan aims to support local creative industries, provide strategic direction for the area, and guide economic and cultural improvement while bringing the community closer together.
“It supports residents to live whole and connected lives, is crucial to the future – and has multiple ‘halo’ effects, including drawing customers to local business, which is a major driver for tourism,” Cr Lam said.
Initial community conversation will continue throughout September, followed by engagement on a draft of the strategy and council consideration of the new strategy in 2025.
Council welcomes artists, members of creative organisations, and any resident passionate about Maribrynong’s cultural life to offer their input via: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Lara Prust
