THE local arts community met with some very special visitors to the region last Monday evening, June 27 in the charming setting of the Bombala Station Buildings.
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Executive Director of Arts Funding at the Australia Council, Libby Christie and CEO of Regional Arts NSW, Elizabeth Rogers were the guests of honour being warmly welcomed.
They were joined by South East Arts General Manager, Andrew Gray and South East Arts Board Chair, Lindy Hume, with the group visiting Bombala as part of a tour of the wider region.
Representatives of Bombala Council, as well as people involved in arts projects and groups in the area were delighted to spend time with the visitors discussing the local arts scene.
Ms Christie and Ms Rogers spoke about various programs and funding opportunities relevant to the district, and clearly enjoyed learning more about the art and cultural projects already underway.
Ms Rogers took particular interest in the proposed indigenous art gallery that is being considered for Delegate as part of the Bundian Way project.
The Regional Arts CEO also praised the Station Building facilities, and commented that it was clear the district had a very creative and active community.
Meanwhile representatives of various groups spoke to Ms Christie and Ms Rogers about potential funding avenues and opportunities for their projects.
These included the Rotary and Community Choir, the ArtEscape program, the Bombala High School arts faculty and a group planning arts projects for the Delegate community and surrounds.
As part of the evening Mr Gray also talked extensively about the work SEAR is doing in the region, and announced that the group would soon have a name change, shortening its title to South East Arts.
There will also be some changes to the constitution, and Mr Gray said he was very keen to meet with and assist those who are interested in discussing their local arts projects with him. (Local appointments can be made through Karen Cash at the Bombala Council on 6458 3555).
The visitors and locals alike both found the evening most informative and enjoyable, and a very positive view on the future of arts in the district was shared.
A key message of the night was that regions are very important to the government, with both Ms Christie and Ms Rogers being hopeful that this may see some more funding become available for regional arts.
