We're developing a new Creative Strategy to guide the future of creativity, arts, culture, events and activation in Shellharbour, and we'd love to hear your ideas.

We've already heard from the community through previous projects including Make, Play, Grow, the Events Strategy and the Public Art Strategy. These conversations highlighted the importance of events, public art, creative participation, vibrant public spaces and support for artists and creatives.

Now we're looking ahead.

This Ideas Lounge is an opportunity to share your thoughts on what should shape Shellharbour's creative future. Whether it's a big idea, an opportunity you can see, or something you think is missing, we want to hear from you.

What’s the biggest opportunity?

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What remains important? What has changed? What should shape Shellharbour's creative future?

14 August, 2026

LetsChat says:

Community workspaces

14 August, 2026

LetsChat says:

Improved night life

14 August, 2026

LetsChat says:

Mental health workshops

14 August, 2026

LetsChat says:

How-to adult workshops: taxes, meal prep, budgeting, nutrition

14 August, 2026

LetsChat says:

Outdoor movies in the summer holidays

13 August, 2026

ava says:

More murals in ugly places but let the community design and paint them - especially Indigenous art ones, multicultural festivals

What role should creativity play in our future?

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This might look like: Bringing people together, supporting local identity, attracting visitors, supporting local businesses, creating opportunities for young people, strengthening community pride, or making places more vibrant.

13 August, 2026

ava says:

unique urban street furniture that is accessible, really comfy, artful and encourages connection, longer festivals that just have less stuff