The Purpose of the group is to provide industry advice, insights and sector expertise to the City to support the development of arts, culture and creative industries within the City of Kalamunda. The Group will act as a sounding board, create ongoing feedback and perspectives to inform policy, strategy and planning, ensuring arts and culture are embedded in place-making, community wellbeing, and the local economy. 

The Group also supports delivery of the City’s  Arts and Culture Strategies and plans, which establishes three key objectives: Empower the Community, Economic Development and Build Capacity.  Note: This group was formerly known as the 'Kalamunda Arts Advisory Group (KAAG)'.

The Arts Reference Group will:

• Provide industry advice and sector expertise to the City on arts, culture and creative industries
• Support the development and implementation of relevant strategies, including the Arts & Culture Strategy
• Provide informed feedback on key initiatives, projects and plans prior to decision-making
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities and challenges within the arts sector
• Strengthen alignment between arts, place, tourism and economic development outcomes
• Encourage community participation, access and inclusion in arts and cultural activities
• Foster collaboration between artists, organisations, businesses and the broader community
• Act as ambassadors for arts and cultural initiatives within the city
• The Group does not have a delivery or operational role.

Anyone who lives or works in the City of Kalamunda as an arts professional or creative practitioner or producer. We seek expertise in visual arts, public art, theatre, music, performance, community engagement or placemaking, and people from a range of cultural backgrounds and lived experiences. Appointment is for up to two years and members are eligible for reappointment following the Council Ordinary Election. 

The Group shall consist of between 5 – 10 members, comprising:

• Relevant City Represenative/s
• 5 Community Representatives, residing in the district
• If required and suitable, a professional expert on the matter of the Arts, who may or may not be a resident within the district

Term of Appointment

Appointment is for up to two years and members are eligible for reappointment following the Council Ordinary Election.