Earth without art is just - eh

21 March 2022

Mount Barker District Council is developing an Arts Plan and are keen to hear from the community to discuss ideas, opportunities and priorities relating to the arts in the district.

When completed, the Arts Plan will identify priorities and provide the council with a roadmap to support the future development of the arts in Mount Barker.

“Fostering a vibrant, creative arts environment plays a crucial role in creating social, educational and economic opportunities. Mayor Ann Ferguson said,

“Arts create an important sense of pride in our identity and community.”

Following a competitive process, the council has appointed consultants Play Your Part to undertake community engagement and develop the plan on behalf of Council.

Marc Voortman, General Manager Planning and Community said Play your Part stood out with extensive experience in arts, culture, community development, economic development, and tourism.

“We were especially pleased that they presented us with fresh and creative ways for undertaking community engagement and developing an Arts Plan for our district”.

A number of workshops are being held in March and April which are free to attend and open to anyone who lives and works in the region, and has an interest in the arts.

“We are keen to hear from our community to know how the arts can benefit local business and community organisations and help cultivate healthier and happy people, neighbourhoods and communities”, Mayor Ferguson added.