Supporting Local Creatives is an action of the Creative Banyule: Arts and Culture Strategy 2023–2031 and supports a key focus area to foster a sustainable and thriving creative sector. It will help us develop a tailored program for artist networking and professional development in Banyule.

What we did

From 28 October - 29 November 2024, we asked for feedback from local artists and creatives through an online survey, an in-person community workshop and pop-up sessions at arts events. 56 people completed the online survey and 20 people attended the workshop.

What you told us

We asked questions about networking, development needs, challenges, goals and preferred communication methods. We also asked about artists’ experience of the Pinpoint Artist Program and website.

View the full engagement findings report or check out the data snapshot below.

Next steps

Drawing on 'what we heard', we will develop initiatives and actions to foster creative collaboration, support creative practice, expand tailored networking opportunities and facilitate professional development. These actions will be delivered as part of the Creative Banyule: Arts and Culture Strategy 2023–2031 and include:

The current Arts and Culture Program at Banyule offers various opportunities for local creatives to engage, develop and showcase their work. Opportunities at Banyule include:

• the Pinpoint website
• professional development events
• residencies
• exhibitions at Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub
• performances and workshop opportunities at festivals
• opportunities for musicians with the Chillin' in Banyule program
• public art commissions
• annual project grant round.

We want to continue to build the capabilities of Banyule's creative community and enable a culture of collaboration and skills sharing to sustain a thriving creative sector into the future.