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Arts & Cultural Advisory Committee

The Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC):

supports arts, culture and heritage and related community activities, events and festivals
promotes more enjoyable and interesting public places through art
assists with arts, cultural and heritage initiatives and promotion across the region
increases opportunities for private and commercial support for arts in the region.

Banner image credit: Garry Andrews, ‘Mt.Ball, Central Queensland’, 2018

Committee responsibilites
As a committee member you will share your knowledge of arts, cultural and heritage sectors to:
- Provide expert advice on issues affecting the arts, cultural and heritage sectors in our region.
- Identify strategic directions for the arts, cultural and heritage sectors.
- Provide leadership in the development and review of arts, culture and heritage policies and strategies.
- Evaluate applications and projects to receive Regional Arts Development Funding (RADF) for endorsement by council.
- Provide a conduit for broader sector and community engagement in consultation processes.
- Implement the Creative Cultural Futures Strategy and Heritage Action Plan in partnership with council and community.
- Attendance at RADF assessment meetings, planning and project meetings, community engagement activities.
- And much more.
Read the full terms of reference for CHACAC members.

Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee Members
Member	Contact details	Interests
Cr Charlie Brimblecombe	cbrimblecombe@chrc.qld.gov.au 0417 758 819	Supporting arts and culture
Cr Gail Godwin- Smith	ggodwin-smith@chrc.qld.gov.au 0400 860 850	Supporting arts and culture
Cr Gail Nixon	gnixon@chrc.qld.gov.au 0419 642 603	Supporting arts and culture
Anna-Jane Gordon	NA	Photography and visual arts
Barbara Beazley	barbbeazley@bigpond.com	Photography and visual arts
Kathy Hawkins	khawk21@live.com.au 0429 855 104	Painting and visual arts
Maureen Burns	mhburns@bigpond.com 4984 9425	Heritage and museums
Sharon Gimbert	sharon.gimbert@bigpond.com 0409 820 790	Visual arts, textiles, patchwork and ceramics
Associate Professor Anita Milroy	a.milroy@cqu.edu.au 0427 537 931
Wendy Gibson
Ruth Jones
Diane Priddle
Mellissa Chick
Shaunte Francis

Join the committee

CHACAC is looking for new members!

If you are interested in becoming a committee member, please contact our Arts and Culture Officer Karen Newman on 1300 242 686 and complete the nomination form.
Join the galleries sub-committee
Do you have a passion for the arts? Enjoy contributing to your community? Or are you just looking for a way to meet new people?

The sub-committee will assist council to coordinate activities and exhibitions in the Central Highlands Regional Galleries – located in Emerald and Springsure.

Major projects include:
- Annual art competition
- Year round exhibitions
- Marketing campaigns
- Website review
There are two ways to get involved in the sub-committee.
1. Become a member!
  Duties will include attending meetings, assisting with planning of above major projects, and contributing to their execution.
2. Add your name, skills & assets to our volunteer list!
  Lend a hand with bumping in and out exhibitions, basic administration, MC-ing events, catering, logistics and more!
Download the Central Highlands Regional Art Galleries Sub-committee code of conduct for more details.

If you are interested in becoming a member or a volunteer, or have any questions, please contact Manager Connected Communities Suzanne Poulter on 1300 242 686 or by emailing spoulter@chrc.qld.gov.au

As a committee member you will share your knowledge of arts, cultural and heritage sectors to:

Provide expert advice on issues affecting the arts, cultural and heritage sectors in our region.
Identify strategic directions for the arts, cultural and heritage sectors.
Provide leadership in the development and review of arts, culture and heritage policies and strategies.
Evaluate applications and projects to receive Regional Arts Development Funding (RADF) for endorsement by council.
Provide a conduit for broader sector and community engagement in consultation processes.
Implement the Creative Cultural Futures Strategy and Heritage Action Plan in partnership with council and community.
Attendance at RADF assessment meetings, planning and project meetings, community engagement activities.
And much more.

Read the full terms of reference for CHACAC members.

Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee Members
Member	Contact details	Interests
Cr Charlie Brimblecombe	cbrimblecombe@chrc.qld.gov.au 0417 758 819	Supporting arts and culture
Cr Gail Godwin- Smith	ggodwin-smith@chrc.qld.gov.au 0400 860 850	Supporting arts and culture
Cr Gail Nixon	gnixon@chrc.qld.gov.au 0419 642 603	Supporting arts and culture
Anna-Jane Gordon	NA	Photography and visual arts
Barbara Beazley	barbbeazley@bigpond.com	Photography and visual arts
Kathy Hawkins	khawk21@live.com.au 0429 855 104	Painting and visual arts
Maureen Burns	mhburns@bigpond.com 4984 9425	Heritage and museums
Sharon Gimbert	sharon.gimbert@bigpond.com 0409 820 790	Visual arts, textiles, patchwork and ceramics
Associate Professor Anita Milroy	a.milroy@cqu.edu.au 0427 537 931
Wendy Gibson
Ruth Jones
Diane Priddle
Mellissa Chick
Shaunte Francis

CHACAC is looking for new members!

If you are interested in becoming a committee member, please contact our Arts and Culture Officer Karen Newman on 1300 242 686 and complete the nomination form.

Do you have a passion for the arts? Enjoy contributing to your community? Or are you just looking for a way to meet new people?

The sub-committee will assist council to coordinate activities and exhibitions in the Central Highlands Regional Galleries – located in Emerald and Springsure.

Major projects include:

Annual art competition
Year round exhibitions
Marketing campaigns
Website review

There are two ways to get involved in the sub-committee.

Become a member!
Duties will include attending meetings, assisting with planning of above major projects, and contributing to their execution.
Add your name, skills & assets to our volunteer list!
Lend a hand with bumping in and out exhibitions, basic administration, MC-ing events, catering, logistics and more!

Download the Central Highlands Regional Art Galleries Sub-committee code of conduct for more details.

If you are interested in becoming a member or a volunteer, or have any questions, please contact Manager Connected Communities Suzanne Poulter on 1300 242 686 or by emailing spoulter@chrc.qld.gov.au

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