Since 2001, Positive Solutions has undertaken more than twelve studies to support Council’s arts and cultural development aspirations. These have included mapping and audits of the arts and creative industries, and of cultural infrastructure across the City; concept development, demand Assessment and financial planning for the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct; and several projects to assist the management and governance of Gold Coast Arts Centre. The latter has included benchmarking, board recruitment and the recruitment of a new Gallery Director. Most recently, we have assisted The Maytrix Group in their study into a Commercialisation Model for the Cultural Precinct.

Arts and cultural development are now significantly higher on City Council’s agenda than previously. The Mayor is championing the development of a major Cultural Precinct, and has established a high-profile Advisory Committee. The Arts and Cultural Development Unit has been relocated into Economic Development, recognising the wider importance of this sector for the City. Positive Solutions is delighted to have played a modest but sustained role in this evolution of arts and cultural planning by City Council.