The Australia Council has released a new resource to support members of the arts and culture sector as they take the next step towards recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The resource, Re-activate: Beyond Step Three, sets out industry standards and protocols to consider in preparation for moving into the next phase.
Executive Director Advocacy and Development at the Council, Wendy Were said the protocols would be of assistance to artists and organisations as restrictions eased by providing essential advice regarding the next steps for the arts and cultural industry.
“This resource is intended to support the cultural industry in considering key elements for re-opening as States and Territories move towards re-opening,” Dr Were said.
“We know how important arts and culture are to communities, regions and our cities, and how vital they are for a thriving economy and for the health and wellbeing of all Australians.”
She said getting the arts and cultural industries moving again was essential to national economic, social and cultural recovery.
Dr Were said the Australia Council had been working to remain responsive to the ever-shifting needs and parameters in play.
“We continue to work with health advisors, our Federal Government colleagues and our State and Territory counterparts to forge a unified conversation around recommencing public cultural activities,” she said.
“We welcome the news that the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee has been asked to develop a roadmap for re-opening arts and entertainment venues, in particular to enable planning for productions to commence,” she said.
