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During the engagement 31 people completed the online survey, with more than half of them having participated in the Shimmer Festival previously. We hears a range of ideas about how we can support local photographers. The results of the engagement will help inform the review of the festival with an outcome expected in the new year.

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Background

Shimmer Festival of Photography is a biennial niche festival for photography which began in 2010 and is an inclusive arts festival supporting all genres and creative capabilities of artists working in the realm of photography.

The festival program traditionally features the work of a significant photographer alongside a collection of peer selected professional photographers. Featured exhibitions, workshops, talks and associated industry events are presented by local and visiting artists or groups at venues across the City of Onkaparinga.

As part of our Arts and Cultural Development Action Plan 2022-25 we are reviewing the Shimmer Festival of Photography and consulted the community from 15 May to 29 May 2023.