JOC Consulting has been commissioned to assist with the development of a new Arts and Creativity Strategy for Northern Beaches Council. The Arts and Creativity Strategy will build on existing initiatives and policy directions from […]
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‘Art and About Sydney’ Assessment Panel
At JOC Consulting we’re passionate about embedding creativity throughout our engagement and strategic projects. We’re also big advocates for urban exploration and creative place making, looking to community, culture and art to help reshape or […]
Engagement Pop-ups for Cultural Space across NSW
During the month of February, JOC Consulting is travelling across New South Wales to deliver 14 engagement pop-ups. In partnership with Left Bank Co, who are delivering stakeholder workshops, JOC Consulting has been commissioned by […]
Cumberland Council Workshop
Starting off 2018, JOC Consulting was asked to facilitate an internal workshop with Cumberland Council’s Culture and Activation team. The workshop presented theory on place activation and its relationship to engagement. We shared insights from […]
Engaging local traders to foster a diverse evening economy
JOC Consulting recently engaged businesses across Newtown, Glebe and Redfern on the City of Sydney’s newly launched Business Support Grant focussing on Night-time Diversification. The Grant offers up to $30,000 matched funding to support businesses […]
‘After Dark in the Junction’ Demonstration Events
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working with Waverley Council to deliver a series of activations as demonstration projects for the draft Evening, Culture and Entertainment Strategy. In partnership with Cred Consulting, Authority Creative and […]
Towards a new busking policy for Sydney
The Council of the City of Sydney (The City) recognises the “life and colour buskers bring to the local area, from playing music, singing and dancing to all sorts of performances that entertain the public”. […]
Making Spaces Assessment Panel
Our Director, John O’Callaghan, was recently invited to Chair the Western Sydney Making Spaces Initiative Assessment Panel for Create NSW. The Making Spaces Initiative will provide funding (up to $60,000) to enable professional artists and […]
Planning for Creative Industries | GSC
JOC Consulting recently provided advice to the Greater Sydney Commission (Central District) regarding planning considerations for the creative industries. The GSC asked for an overview of current legislation affecting the creative industries and recommendations as it is currently exploring potential […]
JOC on ABC Gold Coast Radio
I recently spoke to Peter Scott, at the ABC Gold Coast, about culture, creativity and placemaking. We also talked about the City’s new cultural precinct and its future impact on the cultural life of the […]