Arts and Culture

Stonnington has a a range of arts programs and events. There is an exhibition schedule at both Service Centres featuring local artists. Council also hold a range of events and there is a list of current exhibitions, productions and various events for your information on our monthly Arts Update.

Arts and Cultural Development contributes to the well being of the Stonnington Community. It draws from the make-up of the Community and in-turn helps define the ongoing development of the Stonnington Community's identity. Arts and Cultural Development enhances and enriches the Community identity and provides the members of our Community with a sense of place and pride within it.

Council plays a crucial role in creating an environment that encourages arts and cultural activities to flourish. These activities will reflect the identity of our Community; they will also challenge and assist in continually re-defining that identity.

The encouragement and development of artistic endeavours is one of the key components that create the Cultural Identity of Stonnington. Many other fields help create that identity including the preservation (and celebration) of built heritage whilst also encouraging innovative design in new construction, whether it be streetscapes, parks and gardens or buildings.

Arts and Cultural Strategy 2011-2015

The City of Stonnington Arts and Cultural Strategy aims to provide a blueprint to inspire and guide the City’s artistic and cultural development over the next five years.

The Strategy aims to see the City of Stonnington as a creative city where:

• The strong tradition of arts and culture continues to be valued and promoted;
• Arts and culture surprises, delights and engages the community; and
• Creative talents are encouraged and supported through sustainable links and partnerships.

To view the strategy visit:  www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/your-council/strategies

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Further information

Council's Coordinator Arts, Culture and Events Ph: 03 8290 1345.