Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee
Do you live, work, or study in Nillumbik, or have a strong connection to the Shire? Would you like to play a part in shaping the development of arts and culture in our community?
Nillumbik Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from local people with a range of backgrounds and experiences to join our Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee.
The committee meets regularly to provide specialist advice to Council and enable community participation in the development, implementation and evaluation of arts and culture.
Detail on the committee objectives, membership, meeting frequency, the role of committee members and more is provided in the Terms of Reference.
This is a great opportunity to both contribute to arts and culture in Nillumbik and also benefit your own professional or personal development.
If you want to be involved, and have relevant expertise, experience or lived experience, a good understanding of related local issues, a desire to provide feedback to Council on arts and culture, and a willingness to contribute collaboratively and constructively - we encourage you to apply.
Nominations for the 2026-27 Committee open at 9am on Thursday 28 May 2026 and close at 5pm on Friday 19 June 2026.
Submit a nomination
If you have any questions please contact artsinfo@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.
The Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee provides a formal mechanism for Council to consult with key stakeholders, seek specialist advice and enable community participation in the development, implementation and evaluation of Arts and Culture.
Community representation is sought from all segments of the arts, culture and creative industries.
The Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee provides advice to Council on matters relating to arts and cultural development.
Purpose and objectives
- Contribute to a forum for sharing and considering information within the local community, and assist Council in communicating, consulting, and engaging more effectively with the broader Nillumbik community.
- Provide feedback and advice to Council on feedback and advice to Council regarding key issues relating to Arts and Culture.
- Consider and provide advice to Council on its policies, plans and services that impact Arts and Culture.
- Consider and provide advice on key Government initiatives, programs and reviews
- Represent the views and needs of Arts and Culture within Nillumbik.
- Assist Council to communicate, consult and engage more effectively with the broader Nillumbik community.
- Strengthen partnerships with residents, community groups and services in Nillumbik.
- Contribute to a cycle of continually assessing and improving Nillumbik’s Arts and Culture.
- Advise on the acquisition and de-accessioning of artworks in accordance with the Nillumbik Shire Art Collection Policy.
- Act as the Project Reference Group for Arts and Cultural Development projects and policy reviews.
- Act as the nominated independent assessment panel for Arts and Cultural Development open applications.
Meeting frequency
The Advisory Committee is held quarterly. Exceptional meetings can be called if necessary.
Committee period
2026-27 Committee members will be appointed for a one-year term and will commence in November 2026.
Members
At Council's Extraordinary Meeting held each November, two Councillors are appointed by Council as the Chairperson and alternate delegate of the Committee (Deputy Chairperson).
Minutes
Minutes from each Committee meeting are confirmed at the next meeting of the Committee.