The Northern Territory Government invites artists, arts workers and business owners, community development workers and anyone passionate about Territory arts to attend a community consultation on Territory arts policy, which will include a presentation about the Living Arts Policy - Discussion Paper.

The consultation sessions provide Territorians with the opportunity to discuss how a new arts policy can drive the achievement of Territory 2030 goals and A Working Future priorities.

Through the consultations, the Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport (NRETAS) will finalise a new draft arts policy for consideration and determine strategies for developing a new arts funding framework.

The community consultation sessions dates are as follows:

• Katherine – Friday 30 July 2010, 7.30am – 9am

• Alice Springs – Wednesday 4 August 2010, 4.30pm – 6pm

• Tennant Creek – Thursday 5 August 2010, 4.30pm – 6pm

• Darwin – Tuesday 10 August 2010, 4.30pm – 6pm

To book your place at a consultation please RSVP to arts.office@nt.gov.au or call 1800 678 237 for more information.