Calling all South West creatives! Join us to share your ideas about growing an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable creative sector.

In partnership with Creative Victoria, Regional Arts Victoria (RAV) is facilitating a series of sessions across the state to gather feedback and ideas that will help shape the Victorian Government's next statewide creative industries strategy. This session in Warrnambool will incorporate an interactive workshop facilitated by RAV CEO Jo Porter and Regional Manager, South West Stacey Barnes, as well as a chance to network with other creatives.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a conversation about how creativity can power the future of your region, and the wider state.

Where: Warrnambool Library, The Reading Room, Ground Floor, 8 Kepler Street, Warrnambool
When: Monday 29 July, 5pm–6.30pm
Details: Light refreshments provided

Accessibility: The venue is accessible and inclusive, welcoming all participants. The main entrance on Kepler Street has a ramp leading to the front double doors. For more information about venue accessibility, please visit the Library website or contact the venue directly at library@warrnambool.vic.gov.au.

Please note, this event will be photographed for documentation purposes.

If you cannot attend one of the sessions, we encourage you to contribute via the Engage Victoria website where you can complete a short survey about the creative industries and/or make a submission by responding to a discussion paper, visit https://engage.vic.gov.au/creative-state-consultation. Consultation closes 11.59pm, 26 August 2024.

Regional Arts Victoria acknowledge and pay respect to the Peek Whurrong and Kirrae Whurrung Peoples of the Gunditjmara, Eastern Maar Nations as the Traditional Owners of the land, waterways and skies within the Warrnambool municipality. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Photo by J Forsyth Courtesy of City of Port Phillip