Working creatively with councils

Getting more out of your relationship with Council is a two-way street, and if you are prepared to give as well as take, the rewards can be great.
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‘Even if you are not directly affected by the recent changes in funding, there are flow on changes that will impact us all,’ said Chloe Beevers, a consultant who brokers the space between councils and arts organisations.

She spoke at this year’s Vivid Ideas about the challenges one faces as the lone voice or cultural ambassador within councils, but encouragingly notes that it is ripe territory for partnerships that can recalibrate your organisation.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina