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In consultation with the community, Council has developed the following principles to guide it in fostering Brisbane's creativity.
Embracing History
The heritage of Brisbane's many cultural groups is essential in developing the city?s distinctiveness and sense of identity. Particularly important is the recognition of, and respect for, Indigenous people?s prior ownership of, and continuing association with, the land.
Building Cultural Capital
Culture is important for our social, economic and spiritual wellbeing. It can enable us to understand and respond to contemporary experience, and help shape our values and beliefs. Council is committed to making sure everyone in Brisbane has opportunities to take part in and shape the city's cultural life.
Ensuring Access and Equity
Council is committed to providing diverse, accessible cultural facilities and activities across Brisbane. Meeting the needs of young people, seniors, people with disabilities and people who speak a first language other than English is a priority.
Encouraging Innovation
The knowledge economy, and development of new technologies, products and experiences require innovation from all sectors -- in government, business, education, services, science and the arts. Exploring the richness of local culture can lead to products unique to Brisbane that have a competitive market advantage.
Investing in Culture
Arts, cultural and creative industries are among the fastest growing sectors of the international economy. Council recognises however, that not all cultural and creative activities are likely to achieve economic viability, and therefore, if truly valued, will require ongoing subsidy. Funding bodies such as Council must therefore make judgements about the level of subsidy a community can realistically provide, and what activities they believe deserve that investment.
Providing Leadership
Creative City's aims can only be achieved through shared vision and strong public and private partnerships, between a dynamic and committed Council, the State and Federal Governments, private sector management and creative practitioners of all kinds -- innovative thinkers and risk takers focused on developing a great quality of life in the city. Council's task is to provide leadership that nurtures a creative environment, attracting and supporting creative people and organisations.
-- From the Brisbane City Council?s cultural strategy for 2003 - 2008, see |
