Be part of cultural revolution in Moreton Bay Region

A CULTURAL revolution is under way in the Moreton Bay Region and the council wants residents to lead the charge. Here’s how you can get involved.

Caboolture Hub has attracted high-profile exhibitions since it opened.

A CULTURAL revolution is under way in the Moreton Bay Region and the council wants residents to lead the charge.

Mayor Allan Sutherland says that in the face of unprecedented growth, it is essential to have a strategy to preserve the region’s rich history and find innovative ways to create a new sense vibrancy into the future.

“We want to hear your ideas on how we can make the events you love even better, what new attractions and activities you’d like to see, and how we can better support creative professionals to grow our arts sector,” he says.

“Our $26.5 million investment in the Caboolture Hub made Caboolture Regional Art Gallery one of only three galleries in the country to showcase the works of Australian art royalty Brett Whiteley. Experiences like this create lasting memories, which is why we are committed to delivering cultural opportunities that will make our region a dynamic place to live for generations to come.”

Lifestyle and Amenity spokeswoman Denise Sims says the success of the cultural strategy relies on advice from residents.

“It never ceases to amaze me the amount of creative talent we have in the region, and council looks forward to providing more professional development opportunities over the next four years,” she says. “It’s the reason why in the past financial year we saw more than 150,000 people visit council galleries, museums and the Redcliffe Cultural Centre. So we want to learn what motivates you to go to our museums or what cultural programs or activities you like so we can continue to deliver these services.”

Everyone who provides feedback will go in the draw to win a BBQ Boat Hire experience at Bribie Island.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Feedback on the Cultural Strategy 2019-2022 is welcome in person, online or by phone. Moreton Bay residents can provide feedback by completing a community survey, to close on November 30, 2018. Survey participants will automatically go into a draw to win a Bribie Island barbecue boat cruise for 12 people.

Alternatively, residents can attend a community forum to provide feedback. Bookings are essential for the following community forums.

November 18: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm

November 22: Old Fire Station Redcliffe, 2-5pm

November 24: The Hills District Community Centre, 2-5pm

November 28: Caboolture Hub, 5-8pm

November 30: Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, 9.30am-12.30pm

To register for a community forum or complete the survey, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/cultural-strategy.