Arts and culture invigorates our lives, stimulate our economy, strengthen social connections, and activate our public spaces.
We recognise the role creativity plays in expressing our identity, adding vibrancy, and creating a sense of belonging in our city. At Holdfast Bay, we aim to create a place where people love to live and visit and provide opportunities to participate in and experience arts and cultural activities.
Creative Holdfast Winter Program
Check out the Creative Holdfast Winter Program and tap into some of the creative events, workshops, exhibitions, talks, and tours held in Holdfast Bay this winter between 1 April - 31 October 2024.
You can also pick up a printed copy of the Creative Holdfast Winter Program from the Brighton or Glenelg libraries, the Brighton Civic Centre, or the Bay Discovery Centre.
Get in quick and book the workshops, talks, and tours to avoid missing out!
Public Art
Our commitment to public art is visible in its diverse and dynamic collection, ranging from large-scale contemporary sculpture to integrated artistic elements located throughout the city. Many public artworks from Glenelg North to Kingston Park can be viewed along the coast path.
The City of Holdfast Bay’s public art collection features over fifty permanent and temporary installations celebrating local identity, character, and cultural diversity.
Are you interested in creating or commissioning street art or a mural in Holdfast Bay? Take a look at our Street Art & Mural Plan.
Arts and Culture Strategy 2019 – 2024
The Creative Holdfast: Arts & Culture Strategy was developed by Urban Mind in 2019 and guides the coordination, management, and investment in arts, culture, and creativity.
Creative Holdfast was developed in response to an extensive program of community engagement with residents and businesses, creative practitioners, community arts groups, key organizations, and industry & cultural leaders.
