Southern Tablelands Arts (STA) have received a funding boost to the tune of $200,000 in some good news for local artists.
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The NSW Government, through Create NSW, will invest over $3.4 million in the Regional Arts Network in2021/22 that includes $200,000 per annum to each Regional Arts Development Organisation across the state, an increase from $168,000 in core operational funds in 2020/21.
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman welcomed the additional funding for STA.
"STA plays such an important role in developing our local culture offering and in supporting our artists, this
funding will boost both entertainment and economic outcomes across the region," Mrs Tuckerman said.
"It's more proof the NSW Government is serious about investing in the arts and local organisations - and supporting community initiatives to make creative visions a reality.
Rose Marin, Executive Director of Southern Tablelands Arts said the funding eases the pressure on the organisation.
"STA is currently running at capacity, we will be feeding this funding back through the community with a local employment opportunity. This will help keep our local creatives closer to home.
"It will provide a much-needed boost for the arts and cultural sector during a really exciting time for arts in Goulburn and the entire region- lots of layers are all coming together with the Performing Arts centre, Creative Precinct facilities opening soon," Ms Marin said.
Minister for the Arts Don Harwin said the additional investment would help to stimulate employment and increase audience access to arts and culture in regional NSW.
"We know that regional communities do well when they run their own show, and I am delighted the NSW Government is delivering an additional $32,000 per annum in core funding to each member of the Regional Arts Network," Mr Harwin said.
The Regional Arts Network has been developed over the past 30 years with core funding from the NSW Government and through local Council support, to assist RADOs to inform and promote arts and cultural activity within the local community including opportunities for creative professionals in the regions.
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