SPOTS on the City of Greater Bendigo\u2019s Arts and Creative Industries Advisory Committee have opened up, and if you\u2019re keen on helping guide the region\u2019s artistic future now is the time to apply.<\/p>\n
The committee was established three years ago as part of the municipality\u2019s Greater Creative Bendigo Strategy and now the current members\u2019 terms are up.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have approximately six positions available, and the City looks forward to inviting new voices and energy to the table,\u201d said Steve Hamilton, CoGB\u2019s director of strategy and growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will be a formal advisory committee of council and it will meet regularly to provide an important advisory and advocacy role for a diverse range of creative industries.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe members of the committee will also contribute to the long-term vision of how the City and the community can work together to realise a future with creativity at its core.<\/p>\n
\u201cCreative industries form a significant and growing part of our economy which supports and generates jobs and investment.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt also plays an important role in the health and wellbeing across the community and showcases Greater Bendigo to a wider audience.\u201d<\/p>\n
No previous experience in needed to join the committee and the group provides guidance on a range of artistic and creative crafts and endeavours as well as municipal galleries, museums, and events.<\/p>\n
Expressions of interest to join the committee are open until Friday 25 August and for more information and to apply visit the City of Greater Bendigo website.<\/p>\n
Along with the callout for new members, Mr Hamilton also gave thanks to the outgoing group at the end of their term.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to take this opportunity to thank current committee members who have provided valuable insights for the City,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMeetings are productive, and opinions are valued.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
SPOTS on the City of Greater Bendigo\u2019s Arts and Creative Industries Advisory Committee have opened up, and if you\u2019re keen on helping guide the region\u2019s artistic future now is the time to apply. The committee was established three years ago as part of the municipality\u2019s Greater Creative Bendigo Strategy and now the current members\u2019 terms […]<\/p>\n