26/08/2026
Creative Geelong was founded to raise awareness of the social and economic benefits the creative sector brings to our region.
After almost 11 years (12 years on Facebook) - we have grown to be a self sustainable not for profit with over 160 financial members.
While we aren’t reliant on government funding - we firmly believe that all levels of government should prioritise funding for the sector. The benefits are proven. Government should be proactively supporting the organisations, communities and individuals who work with passion and commitment to supporting the sector and listen to their views.
Here is a great article outlining why politicians should pay attention. Make sure you let your local Councillor and Member of Parliament know that you care.
https://theconversation.com/nearly-every-australian-engages-with-arts-and-culture-politicians-should-pay-attention-289514?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRleAT7UOZwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNNP87sxVje4GXyMn2shoNons8Ix0WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5hpK8nWnqRvyiTMl5n5iaYm-mXkDX7aCJhvnv5IXz93_0wTKov5Qg361B7eg_aem_8GwwiF3C4L7sOjFY5jBqPw =1787552198
Governments at all levels often assume arts funding is not electorally popular. New data shows they are wrong.