About Our Arts & Culture

About Our Arts & Culture
The Shire nurtures and promotes our creative community across the Mornington Peninsula.
Cultural experiences enrich our lives. It helps us celebrate our identity and strengthens our connection to where we live.

“The Mornington Peninsula is home to a growing creative community. From the diverse arts and cultural practices of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to contemporary music, visual and performing arts, festivals, maker markets and more, our creative and cultural sector provides unique opportunities for celebrating our spectacular natural environment and appreciating our shared and different identities, histories, insights and ideas. As such, it represents a significant asset for locals and visitors alike.

A vibrant arts and cultural sector helps communities thrive. Language, history, education, music, art, and
architecture are among the most important ways we shape our identities and express ourselves in daily life.”

Tracee Hutchison  –  Arts and Culture Plan 2024

To stay connected with Arts and Culture on the Mornington Peninsula subscribe to our Arts and Culture e-news. The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery also has MPRG e-news. You can also follow us on the Arts and Culture, MPRG or Local History Facebook pages.

Local History

There are 23 dedicated members of the Mornington Peninsula Local History network, including eight museums and historical societies.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Since its establishment in 1971, the regional gallery (MPRG) has grown to become one of Australia’s leading regional galleries, renowned for its exhibitions of Australian and international art.

Arts & Culture Plan

An Arts & Culture Plan is a document that sets a vision and guide for Council’s involvement and investment in cultural activities and arts practice in the community and develops strategic priorities to effectively plan for rich, vibrant culture in the Mornington Peninsula.

Arts and Culture Advisory Panel (ACAP)

The ACAP is a formal mechanism for the Shire and community to consult with stakeholders and seek specialist advice on arts and cultural matters.

Creative Community Grants

Creative Community Grants are made available to support the initiation, development and delivery of quality art projects that nurture a sense of place and identity by enhancing their community.

Community Exhibition Spaces

The Mornington Peninsula Shire provides a number of community exhibition spaces where local artists can display their artworks at no cost.

Police Point Artist in Residence Program

Emerging and established artists, writers, musicians and creatives are invited to apply for a Police Point Artist in Residency (AiR).

Public Art

Mornington Peninsula Shire (The Shire) aspires for Public Art to be an everyday experience that expresses the community’s unique attributes, culture, heritage and people.

Our Library – eLearning

The Mornington Peninsula Shire Library Service has a huge range of online courses and workshops designed to inspire, inform and educate. Get started today!