Feedback on the draft Creative Maroondah Strategy 2026-2030 has now closed and updates will be provided when the final outcomes of the consultation are documented.

Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback on how you currently engage with Council's arts and cultural facilities and creative offerings as well as what you would like to see prioritised now and in the future.

The Creative Maroondah Strategy provides a vision, priorities and implementation framework for creative service delivery and looks to expand on the current Arts and Culture Strategy 2020-2025.

The strategy encompasses the full suite of Council's creative facilities and offerings, comprising Wyreena Community Arts Centre, Artspace at Realm, Maroondah Federation Estate and Gallery, arts development and activation, precinct planning, public art and indoor art collections, Karralyka theatre and function services, community halls and K-Cafes.

Six key outcome areas were identified as part of the Creative Maroondah Strategy development.
The outcomes areas are:

1. Creative Community

2. Creative Places

3. Creative Programs

4. Creative Partnerships

5. Creative Industry

6. Creative Communications

Your feedback on the draft Creative Maroondah Strategy has informed the priorities for each outcome area to achieve in 2026 - 2028.

If you have any queries in relation to this consultation, please contact us on 1300 88 22 33 or 9298 4598 or email maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au.