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Cultural Infrastructure and Capital Works Forum
Cultural Infrastructure and Capital Works Forum –
Planning, establishing and maintaining with a sustainable approach
Revitalisation – investigating two case studies:
Sydney Olympic Park's Armory precinct; &
Sutherland Entertainment Centre
The following represents the personal views and opinions of the presenter and may not reflect those of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority or Sutherland Shire Council
• 18 – Armory Gallery
• 22 – Armory Theatre (plus outdoor stage)
•126 – artist common area/ amenities/writers studio
•24 – 19 ‘open plan’ studio spaces
•26 – stonemasonry
•122 – artist-in-residence accommodation
• 50 & 233 –woodwork and metal workshops
•113 – storage unit, and artist annexe
•118 - Cinewest
Arts Facilities at the Armory
Armory Gallery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4PX_SuJZEw)
Armory Theatre
Artist Community
Artist Workshops
Open
Space
Temporary Public Art
The Great Escape
The Vision: Sutherland Entertainment Centre
The Centre is a key asset to the community providing regular and vibrant
- Entertainment programming, - Opportunities to participate in the performing arts, & - Stimulation of the evening economy in the surrounding
area This will be delivered via up-to-date, flexible, multi-purpose
and cost-effective facilities that will serve the community well into the future
First Steps Collate & analyse existing
hard data Review business
processes/performance Community consultation Existing & potential
stakeholder consultation Cultural mapping, audit,
plan?
Identify Barriers to Success
Why declining commercial bookings?
Why shrinking audiences?
Brand/Market Positioning
Opportunity Cost of Growing Community use
Community Engagement
Critical to success• Serves community need• Sense of ownership• Explore options• Provides entertainment• Provides access to participation• Affordable
Business ModelKey Driver
Constant Activity – performing arts HubDaily use of community facilities Regular/constant programming &
participation Regular café/restaurant/bar patrons
Increased, regular patronage = altered perceptions about the facility and its appeal
= more effective promotion of ticketed events= improved commercial hire business
Facilities are key
Much Work To do
KEY Messages
What Have I learnt? PLAN Community consultation Detailed business plan Set realistic benchmarks
KEY Messages IF FLEXIBILITY IS KING, SUSTAINABILITY IS QUEEN