The inaugural Local Government Arts and Culture Summit will host a range of presenters from national, state and local bodies with a focus on Local Government arts and cultural practices.
The Summit will:

    * Provide updates from government and peak bodies, state and national perspectives, and directions for arts and culture, with a focus on Local Government implications and opportunities.
    * Facilitate dialogue with Government and peak bodies to address Local Government arts and cultural priorities. Participate in discussion.
    * Address cultural policy priorities identified in the Fourth Cultural Accord (PDF, 296KB) between the local and the state spheres of government.
    * Engage councils to inform the LGSA arts and cultural program and advocacy for local government priorities.
    * Showcase a cross section of council arts and cultural initiatives, presented as case studies of good practice.
    * Announce the winners of the prestigious Local Government Arts and Culture Awards.
    * Provide development opportunities for councillors and staff.
    * Create opportunities for collaboration.

Download the Arts & Culture Summit 2012 Program (PDF, 216KB). Further professional development workshops and a guided tour are available on the 15 November.

Ten sponsors have come on board to support this event:

    * Powerhouse Museum (venue sponsor).
    * State Library of NSW.
    * Department of Family and Community Services.
    * Sydney Institute of TAFE NSW.
    * Museums & Galleries NSW.
    * Accessible Arts NSW.
    * Arts and Health Australia.
    * Young People and the Arts Australia.
    * Indent, a program of MusicNSW.
    * Music In Communities Network, a program of the Music Council of Australia.

Delegates may include councillors, management, staff with responsibilities for arts or culture, and key community partners to council initiatives. Group discount are available.