To support the local creative industry, Golden Plains Shire Council is excited to launch Creative Wanderings in the Golden Plains Shire.
Golden Plains Shire Council invites local creatives, residents and visitors to the launch event at 10.30am to on Thursday 19 December at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre’s Youth Lounge, 27 High Street, Bannockburn.
Creative Wanderings is a publication containing artwork and details of 20 artists or artist studios, 6 festivals and 7 community arts groups, as well as inspirational itineraries to encourage residents and visitors to interact with the local cultural industry.
It is a key initiative of Council’s work to celebrate and support the Golden Plains Shire creative industry. The project took nine months in development and was entirely funded by Golden Plains Shire Council.
In order to support local creatives, 500 copies will be distributed to artist studios, wineries and bespoke accommodation in Golden Plains Shire, as well as at key locations throughout regional Victoria, including Creative Victoria offices, regional museums and galleries, and funding and arts lobbying organisations. This distribution will occur in early 2020. Local community members are also welcome to request a copy.
The launch event will feature a casual morning tea, and will include an announcement on Golden Plains Shire Council’s new initiatives to support and foster the local creative industry in 2020 and beyond.
Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey says Creative Wanderings is a great celebration of the local creative scene.
“Golden Plains Shire is home to many creative-minded residents and organisations; from Bannockburn to Linton; Meredith to Lethbridge.”
“It’s fantastic to see so many local artists, studios, festivals and community arts groups featured in Creative Wanderings. This publication will serve as a great resource within the Shire, as well as promoting our creative sector throughout Victoria.”
“Creative Wanderings is just one way Council is supporting the Shire’s creative industry, and we can’t wait to announce our new initiatives for 2020 and beyond at the launch event.”
“I encourage all our creative residents to come along to next Thursday’s launch and check out this great publication while getting a bite to eat.”
Anyone wishing to attend the Creative Wanderings launch is encouraged to RSVP for catering purposes to [email protected] or (03) 5220 7212 by Monday 16 December.