STATE ARTS VICTORIA 2013 – As a Victorian Local Government body Banyule City Council also needs to consider the State Government’s policy regarding arts, culture and heritage. The following information describes how Arts Victoria operates and its key aims. Arts Victoria is the State Government body which advises on, and implements arts policy. They are charged with making the arts available and accessible to all Victorians and with supporting and developing Victoria's artists and creative industries. Arts Victoria is a part of Victoria's Department of Premier and Cabinet and reports to the Minister for the Arts. Arts Victoria was established in 1972 by the Arts Victoria Act 1972. Under the Act, our roles and responsibilities are to: Develop and improve the knowledge, understanding, appreciation and practice of the arts. Increase the availability and accessibility of the arts to the public Encourage and assist in the provision of facilities to enable the arts to be performed or displayed Continually survey and assess the arts and report to Parliament on potential improvements Administer the Act and cooperate with other parts of Government and the arts industry. Arts Victoria Vision For Victoria: A place where everyone appreciates the power of the arts to transform and enrich us culturally, economically and as a society. For Arts Victoria: A state arts body recognised for its leadership, contribution and service to the arts and cultural sector and, through the sector, to the whole community. Arts Victoria Guiding Themes Cultural development depends on leadership and support. The programs we deliver, and the initiatives we take, help shape the cultural environment of Victoria. Our guiding themes articulate the overarching considerations that inform our advice on policies and programs: Developing cultural identity Creating content Forging connections Capturing value Delivering arts, culture and heritage activities in partnership or collaboration is an effective way to extend Council’s investment in this area of service delivery and to provide excellent return on investment. By aligning our and initiatives with Arts Victoria’s the opportunities for us to work alongside Arts Victoria and organisations that are funded by Arts Victoria is greatly enhanced. 2013 The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, known as VicHealth, represents the Crown and works in partnership to make health a central part of Victorian’s lives.
STATE – ARTS VICTORIA 2013 As a Victorian Local Government body Banyule City Council also needs to consider the State Government’s policy regarding arts, culture and heritage. The following information describes how Arts Victoria operates and its key aims. Arts Victoria is the State Government body which advises on, and implements arts policy. They are charged with making the arts available and accessible to all Victorians and with supporting and developing Victoria's artists and creative industries. Arts Victoria is a part of Victoria's Department of Premier and Cabinet and reports to the Minister for the Arts. Arts Victoria was established in 1972 by the Arts Victoria Act 1972. Under the Act, our roles and responsibilities are to: Develop and improve the knowledge, understanding, appreciation and practice of the arts. Increase the availability and accessibility of the arts to the public Encourage and assist in the provision of facilities to enable the arts to be performed or displayed Continually survey and assess the arts and report to Parliament on potential improvements Administer the Act and cooperate with other parts of Government and the arts industry. Arts Victoria Vision For Victoria: A place where everyone appreciates the power of the arts to transform and enrich us culturally, economically and as a society. For Arts Victoria: A state arts body recognised for its leadership, contribution and service to the arts and cultural sector and, through the sector, to the whole community. Arts Victoria Guiding Themes Cultural development depends on leadership and support. The programs we deliver, and the initiatives we take, help shape the cultural environment of Victoria. Our guiding themes articulate the overarching considerations that inform our advice on policies and programs: Developing cultural identity Creating content Forging connections Capturing value Delivering arts, culture and heritage activities in partnership or collaboration is an effective way to extend Council’s investment in this area of service delivery and to provide excellent return on investment. By aligning our and initiatives with Arts Victoria’s the opportunities for us to work alongside Arts Victoria and organisations that are funded by Arts Victoria is greatly enhanced. 2013 The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, known as VicHealth, represents the Crown and works in partnership to make health a central part of Victorian’s lives.
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