Past Arts Strategy

Nelson Tasman Regional Arts Strategy (2009-2022)

Adopted 12 March 2009.

This Arts Strategy was adopted by Nelson City Counci in 2009. It was superceded by He Tātai Whetu in 2022.

Reason for the strategy

The Strategy was written in answer to requests made by many people during both Councils’ 2007 Annual Plan process for a regional strategy to deal with the fragile state of the local arts sector and to provide leadership and support. The document represents the response to that request from the community.

After talking with the local arts sector, the wider community and interested groups the Nelson Tasman Regional Arts Strategy was drafted.

The Strategy outlined actions that all communities in the region could work together on, to improve the outlook for arts in Nelson/Tasman There were roles for everyone, from Councils to individual artists, from community groups to philanthropists.

The Strategy addressed many issues including branding and identity, infrastructure, resources, economic development and community participation. It also outlines the way forward in these areas.

It identified a need for arts facilities across the region that are accessible, affordable and meet the needs of both locals and visitors.

The strategy recognised that arts are integral to the marketing of the region and that festivals, events and facilities are essential ways of integrating the arts into the community.