Merri-bek Arts Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Merri-bek Arts Advisory Committee is to:

Develop and advise Council on policy and annual priorities relating to the arts
Act as a body for marketing; fostering understanding and appreciation of the positive role that the arts have in supporting the development of cultural opportunities
Encourage community involvement and networks and promote participation in the arts
Provide a structure through which the views and interests of the Merri-bek community can be articulated for the attention of Council and its staff
Contribute to any future review of Council's involvement in facilitating the arts in Merri-bek that may occur

Scope

The Merri-bek Arts Advisory Committee has an overarching role to advance arts and culture in Merri-bek. It is the principal consultative body advising Council in furthering the cultural vitality of the city.

Members

Cr Riley
Cr Pulford
Nine community representatives.
A representative from the organisation contracted to manage the Brunswick Mechanics Institute - Next Wave

Meetings

This committee meets every three months from 6 - 7.30 pm or as required.

Terms of reference

Terms of Reference for the Merri-bek Arts Advisory Committee (PDF 400Kb).