Lake Mac GLAM

Lake Mac GLAM is an annual professional development series specifically tailored for those working and volunteering within Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums.

These events will leave you informed, motivated and equipped to integrate new innovations into your current programming.

Be inspired by a range of industry-leading speakers and sharpen your knowledge and skills in specialist fields.

Cultural Tourism: Putting Arts and Culture on the Map

Date: Tuesday 22 October 2024

Venue: Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Time: 9.30am-3pm

Event summary:

This one-day symposium will explore the impact of art and cultural experiences across the tourism industry.

Cultural Tourism is in the spotlight with the release of Creative Communities, the NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy.

The policy aims to grow national and international audiences by drawing on diverse cultural experiences, art forms, and local initiatives. As a part of this ambition, NSW tourism will increase its focus on cultural experiences, including festivals and First Nations cultural tourism.

Featured industry professionals:

• Nicole Monks – Artist and Creative Director
• Shaun Hossack – Juddy Roller and the Silo Art Trail
• John O’Brien – Arts Upper Hunter
• Alex Wisser – Cementa
• Narelle Vogel – Public Art Consultant
• Heidi Axelsen – Visual Artist
• Gabrielle Mordy- Studio A
• Thom Roberts – Studio A

Overview of event:

• First nations culture: celebrating and sharing First Nations culture in our regions

Nicole Monks, artist and founder of mili mili, will discuss collaboration, engagement and the role of creative design in creating meaningful public art. She will discuss collaboration, engagement and the role of creative design in creating meaningful public art.

• Public Art as a destination offering

Public art consultant Narelle Vogel will discuss creating public art trails and consultations. She will then lead into a panel discussion on public art and how it makes a destination pop. The panel will include Shaun Hossack from Juddy Roller and visual artist Heidi Axelsen.

• Re-positioning culture: it’s about the destination not the Journey

The creators of the Silo Art Trail, Cementa and Arts Upper Hunter will hold a panel discussion about repositioning culture. The panel will share knowledge and provide insights into cultural tourism destinations and experiences.

• Opening doors: Access and inclusion for cultural experiences

Gabrielle Mordy and artist Thom Rober from Studio A talk about breaking down barriers and empowering artists with a disability.

Cost:

• $70 professionals (plus booking fee)
• $50 students/volunteers (plus booking fee)

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Travel information and accommodation

Lake Macquarie is located just 90-minutes north of Sydney and 40-minutes south of Newcastle Airport.

Visit the Lake Macquarie Tourism website for travel information, accommodation options and how to make the most of your visit.

Useful links:

Newcastle Airport
Lake Macquarie accommodation
Transport NSW