The Creative Industries in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region offer exciting career paths for young people with a passion for art, design, media, and performance. From street art and galleries to digital design, music, film, and photography, the region has a vibrant and growing creative scene. With support from local councils, arts programs, and community networks, young creatives can access workshops, mentoring, and opportunities to turn their talent into a sustainable career. Whether you're interested in telling stories, creating visuals, or performing on stage, there’s space here to grow, connect, and thrive creatively.

Sector composition (what “creative industries” includes locally)

The regional creative economy spans:

Cultural production & visual arts

• Galleries, studios, artisan makers, craft and design

• Strong presence of independent artists and sole traders

Performing arts & music

• Live music venues, festivals, theatre groups

• Community-based performing arts organisations

Screen, digital & design

• Small creative agencies (graphic design, marketing, digital media)

• Freelancers and home-based creative businesses

Creative tourism

• Arts trails, open studios, festivals, events

• Strong integration with tourism economy (7M+ visitors annually) [mornpen.vic.gov.au]

Cultural heritage & First Nations storytelling

• Growing focus on Bunurong/Boon Wurrung cultural heritage integration [mornpen.vic.gov.au]

Existing assets

• Galleries, community arts centres, and local venues

• Festivals and cultural events

• Emerging co-working and creative workspaces [mornpen.vic.gov.au]

Planned / strategic priorities

• Development of creative precincts and cultural infrastructure [mornpen.vic.gov.au]

• Investment in:

  • Performance spaces

  • Local arts hubs

  • Public art and place activation