Ipswich City Council Arts and Cultural Strategy

Ipswich is enriched by our creative spirit and energised by our diverse community The lives of all Ipswich residents are enhanced by the integration of arts and culture into our everyday experiences. The region’s local arts and cultural activities are well attended by both participants and audiences, nurturing local pride and developing local identity. In Ipswich, creative disciplines are transforming into new forms year-on-year, celebrating the diversity and innovation of talent within the community. Our creative industry is thriving and our artists, organisations and institutions continue to flourish. As well as reaching new audiences, new career pathways and professional development opportunities are being made available, strengthening the current and next generation of arts workers. We are proud of our local Indigenous heritage and celebrate it. Visitors come to experience this and our unique cultural diversity. Ipswich is renowned for creative innovation which drives economic growth. Arts and culture enrich the lives of all Ipswich residents and our diversity energises us. IPSWICH’S VISION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE Embracing and celebrating our cultural heritage and diversity OUR OBJECTIVE: The cultures and histories of Ipswich will be a source of pride for our residents Cultural heritage is fundamental in creating a ‘sense of place’ for our community. We are rich in cultural heritage – from the stories of our traditional owners, to the new cultures that the migrants of yesterday and today carry with them. To achieve this vision, Ipswich City Council, in collaboration with our local arts and cultural sector, will focus resources and actions to the following 5 goals and objectives: 1 Image: ‘Shout Africa’ at Banjo Paterson Park at Collingwood Park. 15 14