Welcome to the 2008 Manly Arts Festival, celebrating our creative diversity and our passion for art in all its forms.

A wide range of exciting presentations featuring prominent and emerging artists, filmmakers, writers and performers is on offer and I encourage you to make the most of the wornderful program of events. Manly Council is continually striving to improve the quality and diversity of cultural programs within the Manly area and to create affordable and accessible opportunities for participation in the creative arts.

The 2008 Manly Arts Festival achieves these objectives splendidly and I congratulate everyone involved in helping to create this marvellous event. I encourage you all to immerse yourself in the 2008 Manly Arts Festival and to be inspired by the creativity and beauty on display.

Dr Peter Macdonald
Mayor