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                    Creative Funding Framework

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                    The Creative Funding Framework outlines our approach for enabling Melbourne to continue to draw on the full potential of its extraordinary creative community for the benefit of all those who live in, work in and visit the city.

                    Melbourne is home to Aboriginal people whose unique culture has been unbroken for more than 70,000 years. Their continuous artistic and cultural practice provides deep foundations for the city’s creative heritage. 

                    Melbourne is a proud cultural capital with a national and international reputation for its array of high quality and stimulating arts and creative productions, exhibitions and events. The city is well known as a place that inspires experimentation, innovation and creativity. 

                    Many local and Victorian independent artists, small-to-medium-sized creative organisations and iconic arts organisations explore, develop and present work here. Creatives from across Australia and internationally are attracted to this vibrant cultural scene and our fantastic venues and spaces, adding to Melbourne’s creative offer and brand. 

                    Melbourne has a rapidly growing and diversifying population, raised consumer expectations and a growing need to address issues of relevance, equity and access. 

                    For new creative ideas, new connections and new thinking to keep flowing, ongoing investment is required in the creative sector. With the framework we have a holistic and strategic approach that clearly articulates our priorities, encourages collaboration and achieves the greatest impact within our resources. 

                    The Creative Funding Framework is one of a series of documents that provides additional context to the strategic direction of the Creative Strategy 2018-28

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