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Delve into the diverse landscape of Victorian cultural policy, exploring key statistics, policy goals, funding distribution, and challenges. From arts participation to economic innovation, this overview sheds light on the dynamic realm of cultural development in Victoria.
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Ben Eltham Centre for Policy Development; Centre for Cultural Research, University of Western Sydney
TV stats • Watching TV is still Victorians’ most common cultural activity. • In 2006: • 87 per cent of Australians watched or listened to TV daily • we watched an average of just under 3 hours a day each • (Source: ABS)
Hamer Hall 9% cultural attendance; $128 million redevelopment
Oh Mercy 24% of cultural attendance; $2.2 million since 2007
Stated policy goals Arts for all Victorians: a culture of participation (social development goal) On the threshold: an economy based on innovation (economic development goal) Creative place: a dynamic arts sector (cultural development goal)
2009-10 cultural expenditure*:$454.5 million * includes Film Victoria Source: 2010 DPC Annual Report; 2010 DIIRD Annual Report
Where do the grant dollars go? Source: 2009 DPC Annual Report 2010 Budget Papers
The big cultural institutions: • National Gallery of Victoria • Australian Centre for the Moving Image • Museum Victoria • Melbourne Recital Centre • Geelong Performing Arts Centre • State Library • The Arts Centre • Public Record Office • Film Victoria now lives over in DIIRD
Less than 1% of Arts Victoria’s budget goes to grants to artists to make work
Cultural employment in Victoria Cultural employment in Victoria, 2006
Policy challenges • Addressing culture in the wider sense, not just capital-A “arts” • Technology is changing culture • Whole-of-government approach • Regulation as well as funding • Starving artists or iconic institutions?