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AS AT NOVEMBER 2015 City of Gold Coast Council area Purpose This snapshot provides an overview of arts and culture in the Gold Coast City Council area. It includes demographic information, local plans, strategies and priorities, Arts Queensland funding investment and other relevant arts and cultural information such as, arts and cultural infrastructure, events, festivals and key contacts. The snapshot is intended to inform connections and partnership development within and across Government agencies, industry, professional groups and the community. Overview Gold Coast City Local Government Area (LGA) is located 85kms south of Brisbane. The area includes white sandy surfing beaches, rainforest-filled National Parks, multiple diverse waterways and many heritage listed locations. Gold Coast City LGA is renowned for its lifestyle and bustling tourism industry. It is also the host city for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The City of Gold Coast is the second largest LGA in Australia. As at 2014, a preliminary estimated resident population is 546,067. The percentage of Indigenous persons in the LGA is 1.3% and 48.9% of Gold Coast locals changed their address in the past 5 years. The top 5 non-English languages spoken at home in the LGA are: Chinese; Japanese; Indo Aryan; Southeast Asian Austronesian, and Korean. 81.9% of private dwellings had an internet connection. The percentage of persons in the Gold Coast LGA with a non-school qualification was 56.2%.The top 5 occupation sub major groups of employment for the Gold Coast were: Sales Assistants; Specialist Managers; Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers; Health Professionals and Business, Human Resources Professionals. Yugambeh and Kombumerri Aboriginal people are the traditional owners of the Gold Coast LGA. Further demographic information is available at: http://statistics.qgso.qld.gov.au/qld- regional-profiles Page 1 of 9 | www.arts.qld.gov.au | (07) 3034 4016
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AS AT NOVEMBER 2015
City of Gold Coast Council area
PurposeThis snapshot provides an overview of arts and culture in the Gold Coast City Council area. It includes demographic information, local plans, strategies and priorities, Arts Queensland funding investment and other relevant arts and cultural information such as, arts and cultural infrastructure, events, festivals and key contacts. The snapshot is intended to inform connections and partnership development within and across Government agencies, industry, professional groups and the community.
OverviewGold Coast City Local Government Area (LGA) is located 85kms south of Brisbane. The area includes white sandy surfing beaches, rainforest-filled National Parks, multiple diverse waterways and many heritage listed locations.
Gold Coast City LGA is renowned for its lifestyle and bustling tourism industry. It is also the host city for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The City of Gold Coast is the second largest LGA in Australia.
As at 2014, a preliminary estimated resident population is 546,067. The percentage of Indigenous persons in the LGA is 1.3% and 48.9% of Gold Coast locals changed their address in the past 5 years. The top 5 non-English languages spoken at home in the LGA are: Chinese; Japanese; Indo Aryan; Southeast Asian Austronesian, and Korean. 81.9% of private dwellings had an internet connection. The percentage of persons in the Gold Coast LGA with a non-school qualification was 56.2%.The top 5 occupation sub major groups of employment for the Gold Coast were: Sales Assistants; Specialist Managers; Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers; Health Professionals and Business, Human Resources Professionals. Yugambeh and Kombumerri Aboriginal people are the traditional owners of the Gold Coast LGA.
Further demographic information is available at: http://statistics.qgso.qld.gov.au/qld-regional-profiles
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Overview of arts and culture City of Gold Coast (the Council) area has an established and active arts and cultural scene. It is well served by a range of arts and cultural facilities, organisations and events, many of which are managed or supported by the Council.
Council has a comprehensive website highlighting the City’s many arts and cultural attributes and opportunities. www.cultural.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/default.html .
Council has also developed the Culture Strategy 2023 where culture is central to community wellbeing, the city's reputation and liveability and economic growth www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/culture-strategy-16543.html
Council is part of the Regional Arts Development Fund program, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Arts in Daily Life: Queenslanders and the Arts confirms that Queenslanders are highly engaged in the arts – the events attended, ways Queenslanders participate, thoughts about the arts as well as the barriers preventing Queenslanders from getting involved. The report can be viewed at: www.arts.qld.gov.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/arts-in-daily-life-queenslanders-and-the-arts.pdf
Current relevant plans and strategies The City of Gold Coast Corporate Reports may be viewed at: www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/corporate-plan-documents-21359.html
Arts Queensland funding investment in arts and culture
Program Fund Recipient Description Contact details Investment
Regional Arts Development Fund
City of Gold Coast
RADF is a partnership with 59 councils across Queensland supporting quality arts and cultural experiences based on locally-identified priorities, opportunities and capacities
RADF Liaison OfficerDaniel Carroll (07) 5581 [email protected]
In 2015–16 Arts Queensland funding is $100,000.
Organisations Fund
Swell Sculpture Festival
Festival provides artists with the opportunity to exhibit in a highly regarded exhibition set within a visually stimulating, expansive coastal landscape
Natasha Edwards (07) 5525 6392
Triennial Funding (2014-2016) $210,000.
Playing Queensland Fund (PQF)
Various Investment funding for touring performing arts and visual arts experiences to Queensland communities
Arts Queensland (07) 3034 4016 [email protected]
The following productions are scheduled to tour in 2015:Queensland BalletCoppeliaOpera QueenslandThe Adventures of FigaroQueensland Theatre CompanyBoston Marriage
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Queensland Theatre CompanyKellyOnyx Productions360 AllstarsSunny DrakeTransgender SeekingCirca Contemporary CircusCarnival of AnimalsAustralian Chamber OrchestraAC02 EnsemblearTour/Jens AltheimerSquaring the Wheel
Public art supported through former art+place Queensland Public Art Fund (2007–12)
Various Public art can play a key role in enlivening public spaces, creating civic pride and attracting cultural tourists
Arts Queensland (07) 3034 4016 [email protected]
Public artworks commissioned and completed 2007–12:Gold Coast City CouncilHelensvale Branch Library - Freedom through LearningGold Coast City CouncilSouthport Broadwater ParklandsGold Coast Drug CouncilElanora Art+Skate Park
Stadiums QueenslandGold Coast Stadium Redevelopment - Swell and Kick Off Yr 2 & 3Queensland Health, Gold Coast Health Service DistrictRobina Hospital Expansion Public Art
AQ Projects and Programs Fund
Bleach* Festival
To fund a program of contemporary music and associated events for Bleach* 2015.
www.bleachfestival.com.au
$60,000
Details of all Arts Queensland funding investment opportunities are available at http://www.arts.qld.gov.auArts Queensland can be contacted at (07) 3034 4016 and at [email protected]
Other examples of Queensland Government investment in arts and cultural activities:
Details of Anzac Centenary Queensland at http://anzac100.initiatives.qld.gov.au/grants
Details of State Library of Queensland funding, including Public Library Grant allocations, can be found at: http://www.plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au
Details of Screen Queensland Screen Culture Funding and recipients can be found at: www.screenqueensland.com.au/watch.html
Details on Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) can be found at:http://teq.queensland.com/en-AU/Events/Events-Support/Queensland-Destination-Events-Program
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Festivals and Events Bleach FestivalAnnually: 4-20 March 2016 The Festival program is a feast of contemporary live music, pop up art installations and exhibitions, outdoor film programs, street parties, theatre, and ideas. http://www.bleachfestival.com.au/
GLOW Annually: April TBCGLOW seeks to throw a light on the Gold Coast's thriving creative scene. Experience the spectrum of digital arts from animation and projection, to glow yoga and interactive gaming. Be captivated lakeside by the city's dynamic water and laser spectacular. www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/glow-15098.html
Blues on Broadbeach Music FestivalAnnually: 19-22 May 2016Festival provides a host of Australian and international Blues artists on outdoor stages and in venues throughout Broadbeach http://www.bluesonbroadbeach.com/
Cooly Rocks On (Rock and Roll Festival)Annually: 3-13 June 2016The 10 day festival showcases some of the biggest names in Rock 'n' roll, Rockabilly and Swing music, with over 50 bands and plenty of dancing. http://coolyrockson.mybigcommerce.com/
Broadbeach Country Music FestivalAnnually: 17-19 June 2016Festival sees a mix of board shorts and banjos, surf boards and steel guitars as country music’s finest assemble of free entertainment. http://www.broadbeachcountry.com/
Broadbeach Jazz Festival Annually: 20-21 August 2016 Festival features a number of outdoor stages, and artists performing in venues throughout Broadbeach. http://www.broadbeachjazz.com/
Gold Coast Film FestivalAnnually: 31 March – 10 April 2016 Ten day festival of screen culture activities http://www.gcfilmfestival.com/
Swell Sculpture Festival
Annually: 9-18 September 2016A wondrous display of over 50 sculptures built by local, national and international artists. Over 10 days, visitors can experience the sculptures, enjoy twilight walks, informative artist talks, discover new perspectives, wander through the Swell Smalls Gallery and participate in artist master classes and children’s workshops. www.swellsculpture.com.au
Arts and Cultural AssetsVenues
The Arts Centre Gold Coast135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise Qld 4217 (07) 5588 4000 www.theartscentregc.com.au
There are numerous privately owned galleries on the Gold Coast. Check out www.visitgoldcoast.com for details.
19 KAREN Contemporary Art Space19 Karen Avenue Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 (07) 5554 5019 http://www.19karen.com.au/
Watling Art Services and Art Gallery99 West Burleigh Road Burleigh Heads Qld 4220 http://www.watlingart.com.au/
Galleries
Gold Coast City Gallery135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise Qld 4217 www.theartscentregc.com.au/gallery/
Museums and Heritage
Gold Coast Local Heritage Registerhttp://heritage.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Development-at-heritage-places/gold-coast-local-heritage-register
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Key Contacts City of Gold Coast Council1300 465 326 www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/default.html
MayorCouncillor Tom Tate (07) 5581 5283
CEODale Dickson (07) 5581 8211
Community and Cultural Development Committee Chair Councillor Robert La Castra (07) 5582 8206 [email protected]
Regional Arts Development Fund Liaison officerDaniel Carroll (07) 5581 6075 [email protected]
Criena Gehrke, Coordinator Arts and Culture (07) 5581 6790 [email protected]
Arts and Culture
Museum Development Officer, Queensland Museum (Based in Ipswich)Josh Tarrant (07) 3432 5145 [email protected] www.qm.qld.gov.au
Arts Queensland Partnerships Manager Katie Edmiston (07) 3034 4099 [email protected] www.arts.qld.gov.au
Tourism
Tourism and Events Queensland/Gold Coast TourismDestination and Corporate Partnerships Director Jason Thomas [email protected]
Gold Coast Tourism 1300 309 440 http://www.visitgoldcoast.com/
Additional tourism destination information and local tourism profiles can be found through the Tourism and Events Queensland website at www.teq.queensland.com/.
Business/Commerce
Business GC www.businessgc.com.au/
Tertiary Education
Griffith University (07) 5552 8800 www.griffith.edu.au/about-griffith/campuses/gold-coast-campus
Bond University (07) 5595 1111 www.bond.edu.au/
Public Libraries
City LibrariesThere are 15 public libraries in the Gold Coast region (07) 5581 6788 www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library/ask-a-librarian/ask-a-librarian.aspx www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library/default.html
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