The five-year plan sets out a framework of strategic actions designed to embed arts and culture in the district’s economic, social, cultural and environmental landscape.
Now two years into its implementation, the plan is delivering results across three key focus areas: Arts and Cultural Tourism, Community Arts and Cultural Development, and Creative Industries. Council’s ongoing investment is not only enriching community life, but also bolstering local artists, arts organisations, and creative enterprises.
As implementation of the Arts Plan continues, the Mount Barker District is emerging as a hub of cultural vitality, where the arts are integrated into daily life, community identity, and economic opportunity. The strong momentum seen over the past two years signals a promising future for the region’s creative sector – one built on collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.
Read the Creative Horizons Arts Plan Midpoint Progress Report 2025 that highlights these achievements.