Introducing Council’s new Arts & Culture Officer Kobe Pallis

Strathbogie Shire Council has appointed a new Arts and Culture Officer, an exciting step towards enhancing, developing and showcasing the community’s creative and cultural aspects.

Violet Town’s Kobe Pallis recently joined Council in the new role which was a key goal set out in Council’s Arts & Culture Strategy 2019 – 2023.

Kobe’s focus will be to enhance what our community already offers in this space and will develop a platform for creatives and cultural groups to engage effectively with each other and the broader community.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Chris Raeburn said Council recognised the importance of supporting local arts and culture.

“There are so many benefits to the community if we can enhance our arts and culture scene such as increased tourism opportunities as well as promoting general wellbeing,” Cr Raeburn said.

“We are very pleased to welcome Kobe who has brought an incredible amount of enthusiasm and knowledge to this new position.”

Kobe has worked extensively within the professional creative arts over her career, having run both a professional photography and branding business.

Working regularly with large scale arts and culture events such as the Sydney Fringe Festival and various theatre groups, Kobe has gained incredible knowledge and connections within the arts industry.

Kobe is also studying a Diploma of Community Services.

Council is seeking registrations and feedback for its Arts & Culture database through a survey on Council’s online engagement platform Share Strathbogie.

To register and complete the survey visit www.share.www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au