EOI For Frankston's Arts Advisory Committee

Frankston City Council is currently looking to appoint three new voluntary members to the Frankston Arts Advisory Committee (FAAC).

Council is especially interested in applicants who are passionate about Arts & Culture in Frankston City accompanied with relevant skills and from diverse backgrounds including:

  • Strong Arts & Culture knowledge along with industry experience
  • First Nations or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse individuals
  • Members of the LGTBQIA2S+ community
  • Young people
  • Business, Financial and Legal Representation
  • Community or Arts Leaders

The objectives of the Committee are to

  • Develop, review and provide advice to Council regarding the strategic direction for arts, culture and events;
  • Support and develop local artists and creatives;
  • Promote arts experiences, performances, public art, major events including guiding destination attraction strategies that raise the profile of the City
  • Seek and establish appropriate external funding opportunities for programs via government, philanthropic and sponsorship sources;
  • Ensure a balanced provision of community service obligations and commercial imperatives;
  • Provide high level advice to guide arts and culture capital investment outcomes;
  • Monitor community feedback and changing trends regarding arts, culture and events.

Selection Criteria

Nominees for membership on the Committee must be able to demonstrate:

  1. Experience and expertise in one or more of the areas in performing arts, arts and cultural development, events, business, tourism, marketing, communications and promotions, fundraising, philanthropy, sponsorship or government relations;
  2. An ability to constructively participate in an advisory capacity;
  3. A sound knowledge and understanding of local issues in relation to events, arts and culture
  4. A willingness to contribute positively to meetings in a fair and unbiased manner;
  5. A capacity to commit to the Committee for the required duration; and
  6. A willingness to commit time and contribute to Committee activities and tasks outside regular meetings.

Applications close

22 November 2024

Nominees advised

Nominees advised of decision in early 2025

How do I express my interest?

To express your interest, you can:

1. Download the nomination form(DOCX, 241KB) and email it to Arts&Culture@frankston.vic.gov.au by 5pm, Friday 22 November 2024 or

2. Print the nomination form(DOCX, 241KB) and mail it.  Must be received by Friday 22 November 2024 at 5pm to:

      Arts & Culture Department

      Attention: Ms Tracee Hall-Davis

      Frankston City Council

      PO Box 490

      Frankston   Vic   3199

Need further information

If you have any questions about the Committee, please contact:

Name:     Tammy Ryan, Manager Arts and Culture or Tracee Hall-Davis, Senior Business Support Officer, Arts & Culture

Phone:    1300 322 322

Email: Arts&Culture@frankston.vic.gov.au

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