Merri-bek Arts Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Merri-bek Arts Advisory Committee is to:

  • Develop and advise Council on policy and annual priorities relating to the arts
  • Act as a body for marketing; fostering understanding and appreciation of the positive role that the arts have in supporting the development of cultural opportunities
  • Encourage community involvement and networks and promote participation in the arts
  • Provide a structure through which the views and interests of the Merri-bek community can be articulated for the attention of Council and its staff
  • Contribute to any future review of Council's involvement in facilitating the arts in Merri-bek that may occur

Scope

The Merri-bek Arts Advisory Committee has an overarching role to advance arts and culture in Merri-bek. It is the principal consultative body advising Council in furthering the cultural vitality of the city.

Membership

This Advisory Committee is made up of:

  • 1 Councillor, who is the Chairperson
  • 1 representative from Brunswick Mechanics Institute Management
  • 10 community Members  

Members

  • Cr. Iwasaki
  • Elyse Goldfinch
  • Siobhan Motherway
  • Ulamila Neisau Tuidraki
  • Jade Hadfield
  • Jason Hamilton
  • Courtney Coombs
  • Nishtha Banavalikar
  • Mitch Jones
  • Akilananth Wickneswaran
  • Toby Benador
  • Jim Rimmer

Meetings

This committee meets every three months from 6 - 7.30 pm or as required.

Terms of reference

Terms of Reference for the Merri-bek Arts Advisory Committee (DOCX 63Kb)