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REMEMBER: There was no community consultation, and this decision lacks public transparency. Please have your say, and share the petition. Acting on advice by Jane Fuller, Executive Director, Arts Northern Rivers we are seeking statements in response to this short-sighted decision which will be compiled and presented to key influencers and decision-makers.
ACTION: You can add more strength to this campaign by:
- Providing a statement by email to: saveourbadscu@gmail.com
- It can be the same as your comment on the petition. Share your opinion, share you experience, there are no rules.
- We are keen to add a visual component so please provide images. Please include any high quality pictures/logos (including image credit) and how you would like to be described.
- Please submit for the first version by: Thursday, 14 November 2024.
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READ: Arts Northern Rivers statement (7 November 2024)
News that Southern Cross University has axed all undergraduate degrees in creative arts including contemporary music, digital media, art and design is extremely disappointing for current students and past students. This ends a deep legacy of arts education here in the Northern Rivers at university level.
This recent decision represents a troubling trend not only in the Northern Rivers community but also across the nation and globally. This shift threatens the very fabric of our cultural identity, particularly in the Northern Rivers, renowned as a vibrant creative hotspot with demonstrated legacy.
Arts Northern Rivers joins Museums & Galleries of NSW and NAVA in advocating to Southern Cross University to reverse its decision, and for the Federal Government to consider the implications of these closures. We call for an investment in the arts to ensure that the Northern Rivers continues to nurture creativity, innovation, and cultural expression.
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