Albert Park electorate
Nina TAYLOR (Albert Park) (14:37): (85) My question is to the Minister for Creative Industries, and I ask: how are we supporting the arts community in Albert Park? The arts and cultural sector in Albert Park is at the very heart of Victoria’s reputation as the creative state. We boast the highest concentration of state, small, medium and independent art centres, from the Gasworks Arts Park on Graham Street to the NGV on St Kilda Road. Indeed it is our Labor government which is delivering the $1.7 billion transformation of the Melbourne arts precinct, which will create jobs and better facilities for our arts sector. As the member for Albert Park, I am proud to also represent all of our independent local artists. Recently I had the great opportunity to visit Linden New Art in St Kilda, which supports the creation and exhibition of brave new art by mid-career artists as well as mentoring, connections and exposure. As a government we have shown our commitment to our creative and cultural communities, and I look forward to receiving the minister’s update on how we are continuing to support this industry in Albert Park.