Cultural Development

Cultural Development is a broad term covering an enormous range of activities that give communities the opportunity to tell their stories, build their creative skills and be active participants in the development of their culture. It may be useful to think of the phrase as a description rather than a name. Cultural Development describes collaborations between communities and artists which can take place in any art form. They result in a wide range of artistic and developmental outcomes.

A Cultural Contributions Policy is available for interested parties.

Kiama Cultural Plan 2007 - 2012

Kiama's vigorous and colourful local culture has long been a major contributor to the quality of life of its residents and a key attraction for the many visitors to the area each year. The 2007 - 2012 Cultural Plan (pdf 1.8Mb) aims to foster and support the cultural life of the Kiama Municipality, to encourage partnerships and shared opportunities, and to integrate cultur into council's management and planning processes.

Regular cultural events in Kiama

Kiama Monthly Markets - 3rd Sunday each month - Black Beach Kiama - 9am - 3pm

Kiama Produce Markets - 4th Saturday each month - Black Beach Kiama - start 8am

Gerringong Monthly Markets - 2nd Sunday each month - Gerringong Surf Club - 10am - 4pm

Jamberoo Arts & Crafts Fair - Last Sunday each month - Jamberoo Hotel - 10am - 4pm

Annual events in Kiama

January

• Australia Day Celebrations
• Kiama Show

February

• Jazz Festival

September

• Kiama Seaside Festival

Recommended cultural websites

Rush - South Coast Arts

ArtsRush is an e-zine featuring stories and galleries of the best of the arts on the southcoast of NSW Australia.

 

Accessible Arts

Accessible Arts is the peak arts and disability organisation across New South Wales.

 

Illawarra Folk Festival

The Folk Club is a non-profit incorporated association with the aims of promoting, presenting and performing folk music, song, dance, poetry and storytelling.