Arts, Culture and Heritage
Culture Strategy – Arts and Heritage 2022-27
Victor Harbor is experiencing a high degree of change as it develops into a modern and progressive regional city. Growing the arts can support liveability, attract and captivate visitors and residents alike, and support the local economy.
In partnership with the community, Council is working on delivering an arts and heritage strategy that keeps pace with expectations and shapes the city in a positive way.
The Culture Strategy – Arts and Heritage 2022-27, adopted at an Ordinary Council Meeting in August 2022, presents a vision that the City of Victor Harbor will:
- Acknowledge and respect the First Nations and European stories that have built the foundations of our community
- Enjoy a thriving arts ecology that supports all aspects of community and commercial life
- Be a place where people have meaningful experiences that make them feel safe, happy and connected to each other and the landscape.
The strategy is all about working with and supporting our community. The wealth of artistic potential sits in the hands of artists, cultural organisations, industry, and the local community. Council’s role is to enable and activate that potential through its areas of influence.
Download the Culture Strategy – Arts and Heritage 2022-27
The Council would like to thank community members and organisations who contributed to the development of the strategy by sharing feedback or participating in workshops.
Arts and Culture Advisory Group
Council's Arts and Culture Advisory Group is a sub-committee of the City Activation and Strategic Planning Advisory Committee and its purpose is to assist the Council to plan and support the implementation of the City of Victor Harbor Community Plan 2030 with initiatives that cultivate a vibrant community culture.
These initiative include:
- Reviewing and advising on Council documentation that relates to Arts and Culture
- Facilitating and supporting arts and culture activities, festivals and events
- Activating streets and public places for creative and social activities
- Providing infrastructure that supports arts and cultural activities
- Work within the current creative communities partnership agreement with Country Arts SA
To view minutes/agendas and the Advisory Group's Terms of Reference click here.
For more information contact Council's Project Support Officer on 08 8551 0558.
Heritage Advisory Group
Council's Heritage Advisory Group is a sub-committee of the City Activation and Strategic Planning Advisory Committee and its purpose is to assist the Council to plan and support the implementation of the City of Victor Harbor Community Plan 2030 with initiatives that cultivate a vibrant community culture.
These initiative include:
- Research and identify sites, buildings and areas of heritage/historical significance.
- Support the role of the consulting Heritage Advisor.
- Consider initiatives to recognise the heritage of Victor Harbor.
- Assist in the research of street names, reserves and local features.
- Make recommendations to the Committee on the naming of streets, reserves and significant landmarks.
To view minutes/agendas and the Advisory Group's Terms of Reference click here.
For more information contact Council's Project Support Officer on 08 8551 0558.
Arts and Culture Grants
For more information go to Council's Grant page.
Coral Street Art Space
The Coral Street Art Space opened it's doors in August 2019 and is a venue for local artists, community members and groups to meet, work, exhibit, share, collaborate and learn. This space will encourage the development of a creative cultural industry in Victor Harbor. It is located at 10 Coral Street Victor Harbor and is open Thursday, Friday and Monday 10am - 4pm, and Saturday and Sunday 11am - 3pm. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).
