The cultural tourism of a country cannot prosper without a strong sense of national identity. What sets a nation apart is what draws visitors, which contributes to a flourishing culture where art is at the very centre. The Australian Bureau of Statistics confirms that the culture sector in Australia is big business, perpetuated in art galleries, museums, theatres, film studios, opera companies, writers’ weeks, rock concerts and arts festivals (Grybowski, 2014). Many different factors impact the motivation of cultural visitors, such as demographics, the dollar and what kind of experience is being sought.
There are highly innovative businesses and individuals operating in the creative industries. Encompassing music, performing arts, software development, design and visual arts, the creative economy is recognised as a major contributor to a city’s lifestyle and attractiveness to skilled workers. To gain a better impression of ways that an industry impacts an economy, it may be pragmatic to analyse one Australian city in particular. ‘Cities and regions actively nurture their creative industries to capture the economic benefits they bring and grow local competitive industries’ (Quirk, 2014, p.2).
Sustaining cultural tourism through the arts requires support from local and federal government. In a message from Mr Rupert Myer AM, Chair of the Australia Council for the Arts, he shares that ‘Australia has every reason to be culturally ambitious and this is a very significant juncture in our cultural life. The development and delivery of the National Cultural policy, Creative Australia, symbolises the importance of the arts to a vibrant, innovative and healthy Australia’ (Myer, 2013).
‘Today, we have more high quality artists applying for support than ever before, some of them working in ways not imagined 10 years ago. On behalf of these artists we welcome the commitment of an additional $75.3 million over four years to boost our nation’s creativity’ (Myer, 2013).
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- CREATIVE AUSTRALIA
- INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL TOURISM
- BRISBANE AS A CULTURAL CAPITAL
- BRISBANE'S GALLERY OF MODERN ART (GOMA)
- RUBY TJANGAWA WILLIAMSN
- ARCHIE MOORE
- TRACEY MOFFATT
- BRISBANE'S ECONOMIC IMPACT
- BRISBANE'S ECONOMIC FUTURE
- CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text examines the significant role of Australian art in promoting cultural tourism. It analyzes the economic impact of art and creative industries on the development of Brisbane as a cultural capital, exploring how government funding and initiatives contribute to cultural growth.
- The importance of national identity in driving cultural tourism
- The economic contributions of Australia's creative industries
- The role of government support in fostering the arts and cultural tourism
- The transformation of Brisbane into a cultural capital through art and urban renewal
- The impact of Australian art on the city's economic development
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the concept of cultural tourism and its relationship to national identity. It highlights the significant role of art in shaping a nation's identity and attracting visitors, using Australia's vibrant art scene as an example.
- CREATIVE AUSTRALIA: This chapter focuses on the government's role in supporting Australia's creative industries, emphasizing the importance of the National Cultural Policy, "Creative Australia." The chapter details the initiatives and funding allocated to support artists and arts organizations.
- INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL TOURISM: This chapter examines the impact of cultural tourism on Australia's economy. It analyzes data from the International Visitor Survey, demonstrating the popularity of cultural attractions among overseas visitors and outlining the diverse cultural activities they participate in.
- BRISBANE AS A CULTURAL CAPITAL: This chapter focuses on the transformation of Brisbane into a cultural capital. It highlights key institutions that contribute to the city's vibrant creative scene and emphasizes the role of urban renewal and lifestyle in fostering a thriving cultural environment.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts of this text include cultural tourism, national identity, creative industries, government support, economic impact, urban renewal, cultural capital, Brisbane, Australian art, and the Australian Council for the Arts.
- Quote paper
- Nick Birch (Author), 2015, The Economic Impact of Australian Art on Cultural Tourism, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/288476
