Latrobe City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for membership on the Latrobe Regional Gallery Advisory Committee.
Council recently updated the Terms of Reference for the group, which refocus the Committee on advocacy, community and industry engagement, and providing strategic advice to support the long-term direction of Latrobe Regional Gallery.
To complement this work, Council will also establish a new Creative Industries Advisory Committee, which will provide strategic advice on creative and cultural industries across Latrobe City.
The Creative Industries Advisory Committee will focus on strategy, industry engagement, community input and increasing activation and use of Council-owned and supported cultural facilities across the municipality.
The new committee will also support delivery of Council's emphasis on growing participation, strengthening networks and supporting a sustainable local creative economy.
Latrobe City Council Mayor, Sharon Gibson, said the refreshed Gallery Advisory Committee would help strengthen the future direction of the facility.
“The Gallery is a wonderful community facility where people can see some incredible artwork on display, including works from many of our talented local people,” said the Mayor.
“This committee is for people who love the Gallery and the visual arts. It will provide a dynamic forum where they can share ideas and help shape its future.”
The Mayor also spoke about the value of establishing the new Creative Industries Advisory Committee.
“We’ve seen the benefit of advisory groups like the Tourism and Major Events Advisory Committee. This new group will give our creative industries that same chance to come together and provide advice,” said the Mayor.
“This committee will help showcase Latrobe City as a place where arts and culture thrive.”
Expressions of Interest for both committees are now open, with further details available on Council’s website:
www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/Creative_Industries_Advisory_Committee_Expressions_of_Interest
www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/Latrobe_Regional_Gallery_Advisory_Committee