Merri-bek is home to many artists, designers, creative organisations and vibrant audiences.
We are proud of our strong creative community that includes:
- A diverse program of Festivals and major events like Brunswick Music Festival, Fawkner Festa and Glenroy Festival, as well as community events in our parks and streets
- The exciting galleries and studios across the municipality, including the Counihan Gallery
- Our thriving live music scene that includes a growing number of venues and local musicians
- Professional development opportunities, residences and an annual arts grants program for artists
- Dynamic public art and mural commissions
- The Brunswick Design District, home to flourishing creative industries like designers and makers.
We want to know what you love about arts, culture and creativity in Merri-bek, and what you would like to see in the future.
Your contribution will help us develop a new vision for Arts and Culture in Merri-bek and inform the development of the Arts and Culture Strategy 2023 – 2027.
The strategy will
How you can participate
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Attend a consultation session
Attend one of our community consultation sessions in person or online. We have sessions for members of the arts industry, the general community and people in our community who have a disability.
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Tell us what arts and culture means to you
Post your thoughts and ideas on our online noticeboard. Use writing, images or video to tell us what you think of when we say arts and culture in Merri-bek.
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Take our arts and culture survey
Tell us about your experience of arts and culture in Merri-bek and share your vision for the future.