The Victorian Government has released Creative State: Victoria's First Creative Industries Strategy 2016 - 2020 - which includes an additional $115 million over the coming four years to support key aspects of the strategy: Backing Creative Talent ($6.35 million); Strengthening the creative industries ecosystem ($57.35 million); Delivering wider economic and social impact ($14.05 million); Increasing participation and access ($32.15 million); and Building international engagement ($5.05 million).
The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly organisation that celebrates diversity. We are committed to providing safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive services for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.