Arts and Culture
The District Council of Yankalilla recognises that arts and culture play a significant role in the identity, vitality, well-being and heritage of its community.
Our district is rich with many artists, musicians, writers, poets, academics, historians and creatives.
The District Council of Yankalilla is a proud sponsor of Festival Fleurieu and a range of other cultural experiences.
The District Council of Yankalilla supports creative initiatives through its Arts and Creativity Grants Program.
Arts and Creativity Grants Program
The Arts and Creativity Grants Program is funded by Council:
- To provide small, quick response grants for projects by artists and creatives in the District.
- To encourage a broad range of artistic and creative expression across the District.
- To support increased community wellbeing by participation in the arts.
Projects must align with a key focus of Council’s Strategic Plan.
- youth arts, indigenous culture and art and key events and festivals
- greater activation of arts and exhibitions
- partnering with creative industries
- activating arts, youth and the community centre
- partnering with the community to develop place-making strategies for townships. Initiatives may include more public art, activation of main streets…community connection through projects, events and activities
- celebrating our culture and heritage including indigenous stories, culture and places of significance and the district’s settlement history
For more information, please call 8558 0200 or email council@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
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