The community has been invited to help shape Kingston’s creative and cultural future.
Kingston residents are being invited to help finalise the city’s cultural roadmap, with the Draft Creative and Learning Strategy 2026-2030 now open for community feedback until 26 April.
The draft strategy brings together Kingston’s arts, events and libraries for the first time under a single vision, outlining how these services will support creativity, learning and community connection across the city over the next five years.
More than 1,600 community members contributed ideas and feedback during the first round of consultation, helping to shape the draft now being shared with the community.
Kingston Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said the strong response highlighted just how important arts, events and libraries are to the Kingston community.
“Our arts, events and libraries are at the heart of what makes Kingston such a vibrant, welcoming and connected community,” Cr Oxley said.
“They are the places where people come together to learn, create, celebrate and share experiences, and the feedback we received from more than 1,600 community members has helped shape this draft strategy.”
Cr Oxley said the second round of consultation was an important opportunity for residents to review the draft and ensure it reflects the community’s vision.
“We’re now asking the community to take a look at the draft strategy and let us know if we’ve got it right,” she said.
“This strategy is about strengthening opportunities for creativity, learning and connection across Kingston, and ensuring our cultural services continue to reflect the diversity and aspirations of our community.”
The Draft Creative and Learning Strategy outlines priorities including accessible facilities, diverse programming, support for local creative communities and new opportunities for participation across arts, events and libraries.
