Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee

Purpose of the committee

The Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee (the Committee) is established in accordance with section 82 of the Local Government Act 2019 (NT). The purpose of the Committee is to advocate, inform, and guide Council to further amplify creativity and elevate Darwin’s rich arts and cultural communities.

Functions

actively support the implementation of arts and cultural outcomes in keeping with the Creative Strategy 2024 - 2030
make recommendations to Council to identify actions that City of Darwin may take to improve its facilities, services and programs for greater arts and cultural outcomes
advocate to Council and educate and inform on relevant arts and cultural considerations and needs, industry best practice and developments
participate in monitoring and evaluation processes of the Creative Strategy 2024 - 2030
support the development and establishment of relevant sub-committees, working groups and/or panels as required
act as a conduit for the sharing of ideas, resources, funding and employment opportunities between Council and Darwin’s creative community.

Committee members

Membership will consist of:

up to six community members
four organisational memberships consisting of:
- Larrakia Organisation
- Multicultural Organisation
- Relevant Northern Territory Government representative
- Darwin Entertainment Centre.
one Elected Member
one Elected Member (alternate)
The Lord Mayor, who may attend as ex-officio.

The domains of expertise relevant to the Committee are: