The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) has extended the Zenadth Kes Creative Arts Survey closing date to Sunday 18 May 2025, allowing more time for artists and creative practitioners to raise their voices and have a say.
First Nations artists, businesses, and creative practitioners in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) are reminded to take part in the landmark survey to help TSRA measure the economic value of the region’s Creative Arts Industry.
TSRA Chairperson George Nona said the extended closing date was in response to strong community interest.
“Eso to all of our creative and cultural practitioners who have completed the survey,” Mr Nona said.
“We have extended the survey’s closing date to ensure we provide enough time for even more people in creative industries to have a say.
“Your voice matters and the survey findings will guide TSRA in restructuring support packages for yumi creative arts businesses.”
If you work in the arts, create artworks or sell your art in any capacity – including as a hobby – this survey needs your voice.
This includes First Nations people who are:
- Visual artists, painters, sculptors, printmakers
- Performing artists, musicians, dancers, theatre practitioners
- Writers, poets, filmmakers, designers
- Craftspeople, jewellery-makers, fashion designers, digital media artists
- Working in an arts centre, radio station or arts business
- Any aspiring or existing Zenadth Kes creative professionals looking to grow their career.
The collected data will inform how the TSRA can continue to ensure arts businesses – including sole traders and artisans – receive better funding, stronger support programs, and greater national and international opportunities.
The survey is quick and easy to complete online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/zkcreativeartssurvey or in person at Gab Titui Cultural Centre, NPA Arts Centre, Moa Arts, Erub Arts and Badu Art Centre.
Participants can also go into the draw to win one of 10 $50 CEQ vouchers.
The survey closes Sunday 18 May 2025.