Our vision is to make the arts accessible to all members of the community, and to foster and encourage broad participation in the arts. See below for YVAC's full "Mission Statement" and "Aims and Principles".
The vision is made a reality by the hard work and passion of the Arts Council members, but very importantly by the collaboration with, and support of, other partners.
The Yarra Valley Arts Council is run by a voluntary Committee of Management that meets once a month to plan events and activities for the year. The major events which are a regular feature on the Annual calendar are:
Annual Summer School of Music & Art
Childrens Art & Creative Writing Festival
Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition
Arts Networking Dinner
Writers Night
The Yarra Valley Arts Council also auspice events, projects and activities for non-incorporated groups or individuals whose aims are compatible with our Mission Statement. Some examples have been:
Yarra Valley Open Studios
Healesville Community Ball
Yarra Quilt Project
Artists Network
Music Alliance
Young Bloods Comedy Festival
Exit Theatre
Hecho Tango Project
Any individual or group with an idea for an arts related project is invited to contact us for advice, assistance or support.
YVAC aims to promote, educate, support and engage the community in the areas of drama, literature, visual arts & music.
AIMS & PRINCIPLES
1.To create the framework for people of all ages in the Yarra Valley to come together to take part in, and enjoy arts & music.
2. To give practical assistance, and advice if required, to all members of the community who wish to participate in the arts.
3. To create and promote the formation of interest groups, and to encourage the community participation in all forms of arts. (To especially help the disadvantaged, youth, preschool children, senior citizens and families.)
4. To provide opportunities for tuition and workshops in arts and music.
5. To give experience in all aspects of drama, literature, Aboriginal arts, visual arts, performing arts, entertainment, and cultural activities, and in the technical requirements needed to produce them.