Berri Barmera Council is gathering information about arts and cultural activity and resources in the region.  We are interested in finding out about activities, events, the people and groups involved and places where arts and cultural things happen.  We would also like to hear your ideas about  arts and cultural development into the future - how can we best utilise our strengths, make improvements and grow the sector in the region.  
 
This survey will help to inform an Arts and Culture strategy that we will be developing in the coming months. 
 
If you would like further information or to discuss the contents of the survey in more detail, feel free to contact our Consultant - Maz McGann on 0438 807 973 or via email at mmcgann@internode.on.net 
 
We also encourage you to send the survey out to other people in your networks - so please pass it on. 
 
An Arts and Culture Definition 
 
Art / The Arts

Tangible and intangible products or expressions of creativity.  A way of articulating imagined ideas both real and unreal using a variety of media to create something that can be experienced temporarily or in an ongoing or permanent way.

It includes but is not limited to: Film, drawing, painting, music, poetry, literature, theatre, comedy, circus, puppetry, storytelling, digital media, photography, fashion, sculpture, television production, architecture, design, crafts, textiles, dance. 

Culture
Culture is expressed and acknowledged in a variety of ways on a collective and individual level.  It is closely related to art because we often experience and/or participate in culture through engagement with creativity, interacting with art and social exchanges.  It evolves and changes and is shaped by local and global influences, our education, history and engagement with each other.  

It includes customs, values, traditions and social norms and is often reflected in art as well as: Language, cuisine, architecture, fashion, urban design, ethnicity, stories, festivals, rituals, celebrations, social structures. 

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* 1. What do you consider the key cultural themes / strengths for the Berri Barmera Council region?

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* 2. What should we be focusing on to support arts and cultural development into the future. Rank the following items with your most important ranked at number 1 and your least important at number 15.

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* 3. Arts and cultural activity can support the community and address challenges in a range of ways - what are the most important for your community?  Select your top three items

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* 4. Do you have any ideas for arts and cultural development - resources, facilities, projects, events, public art, workshops etc.

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* 5. Tell us about arts and cultural development in the Berri Barmera Council area - both past and present. 

What organisations, groups, businesses or key individuals are involved in Arts and Culture in the region.

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* 6. Places and facilities where arts and cultural activities happen.

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* 7. Arts and cultural events, activities, programs / projects in the region.

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* 8. Other resources or equipment utilised in arts and cultural development.

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* 9. What is your age?

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* 10. What is your gender?

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* 11. Is there anything else you would like to tell us?  

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* 12. If you would like us to keep you up to date on arts and cultural activities please add your email address.  This will be held and used according to confidentiality legislation. 

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