Art in response to crisis: drought, flood and the regional community
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Art in response to crisis: drought, flood and the regional community |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2249 |
Book Title | Creative communities: regional inclusion & the arts |
Authors | |
Author | Mason, Andrew |
Editors | McDonald, Janet and Mason, Robert |
Page Range | 121-134 |
Chapter Number | 7 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2015 |
Publisher | Intellect Books |
Place of Publication | Bristol, United Kingdom |
ISBN | 9781783205127 |
9781783205141 | |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk/books/view-Book,id=5172/ |
Abstract | This chapter examines the role of art in helping sustain resilient regional centres. in 2007 drought threatened the iconic Spring festival, the Carnival of Flowers, the premier event in Toowoomba's calendar. Arts Council Toowoomba worked with local government to use community generated public art to replace the flower beds left unplanted due to drought. This application of public art in response to crisis built community capacity and was well received by visitors and locals. Over time the use of public art became more commonplace in Toowoomba and the city is now known for its vibrant arts scene and street art. |
Keywords | regional arts; resilience; Toowoomba; flood; public art; Arts Council Toowoomba; Avant Garden; community; art as response; inclusive art |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 360104. Visual cultures |
470299. Cultural studies not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Arts and Communication |
Griffith University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q31xq/art-in-response-to-crisis-drought-flood-and-the-regional-community
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