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 Culture Advisory Committee for a two-year term.
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 close at 11.59pm on Friday 20 June 2025.
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
- Provide feedback and advice to Council regarding key issues relating to arts and culture.
- Provide a forum for dissemination and consideration of information to the local community and assist Council to communicate, consult and engage more effectively with the broader Nillumbik community.
- Keep Council informed of the artistic and cultural needs of the community.
- Consider and provide advice to Council on the development and implementation of its policies, plans and services that impact 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.
- Contribute to a cycle of continually assessing and improving Nillumbik’s Arts and Cultural Development programs
Meeting frequency
The Advisory Committee is held quarterly. Exceptional meetings can be called if necessary.
Committee period
The Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee has a crossover of committees and an annual nomination process.
Committee members are appointed for a two-year term. The 2025 - 2027 Committee will commence in September 2025.
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.