Aims & Objectives

The MANNING WINTER FESTIVAL exists to raise the profile of the arts, which visual arts, sculpture, music, dance, drama, poetry and more.

Our aims are to :
•Raise the profile of the arts the area and in the wider community.
• Promote the Manning Valley in the middle of the year as a desirable tourist destination.
• Promote Taree as a dynamic, artistic place to live and visit.
• Promote the work of local artists, performers and groups.
• Develop new audiences, venues and performers.
• Celebrate patrons and promote sponsors.
• Build strategic partnerships at the local level.
• Involve local businesses and organisations.
• Create more coherence and strength by encouraging communication between existing arts organisations.
• Attract quality touring performers.
•Encourage indigenous and arts from other cultures present in the area.

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