Rotorua's council is reviewing its Arts and Cultural Policy and is asking the community for feedback.
The Rotorua District Council first drafted the policy following community consultation in 1997, resulting in the creation of a community arts officer position in 2001 and the establishment of the Rotorua Arts Village Experiencein 2002.
It has since been re-written twice, most recently in 2007.
Council community arts officer Kiri Jarden said Rotorua was fortunate to have a community and council committed to the arts and culture.
"We recognise that arts and cultural activities employ a good number of people, support local tourism, enable community participation and provide great entertainment.
"We've sustained projects like Music in the Band Rotunda, Magma Short Film Festival, Fish out of Water, the Artist in Residence programme, artsMAD, Children's Day and other great celebrations.
"However, after nearly five years it's time to take stock of the changing arts and cultural landscape, our achievements, issues and constraints and focus on the opportunities that lie ahead.
"We welcome any ideas from local residents on how they think we can strengthen and enhance community arts in our city."
Ms Jarden said the existing policy and a feedback form would be online at the council's website for people to make submissions. A public workshop covering the policy is to be held in May.
