Ironing Maidens duo deliver original take on “house” music
Queensland communities get on board for interactive electronic music experience.
Read more...Arts Queensland (AQ) is proud to partner with local government to support quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
By investing in local arts and cultural priorities, RADF promotes the value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of social change and strong, diverse and inclusive regional communities.
RADF is delivered in partnership with 59 Queensland local councils and aligns with the priorities of Creative Together 2020-2030.
RADF supports arts and cultural activities that:
Queensland communities get on board for interactive electronic music experience.
Read more...The Re-Collections initiative by Delta Yarns fostered community connection in the Burdekin by sharing local stories through fashion, visual arts and writing
Read more...Mareeba Shire Council initiative supports cultural tourism at heritage listed site
Plastic Boutique’s community arts initiative connected communities across Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions and created employment for artists.
Read more...Bundaberg photographer Sabrina Lauriston’s exhibition, I am Woman, explores the lives of the region’s local women.
Read more...A regional collaborative arts projects provided opportunities for the community to connect whilst learning new skills.
Read more...
The Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, provided RADF investment to 59 councils in 2023-24. Councils provide co-investment and in-kind support to RADF delivery as local projects, initiatives and grants programs. For more information or to apply for funding, please contact your local council.
From 2024-25, AQ will start multi-year funding agreements with councils. This change offers surety of ongoing investment in local communities, and gives councils greater autonomy in program management.
RADF does not operate in the Brisbane City Council area or in Indigenous Council areas.
Artists in the Brisbane City Council area are encouraged to apply through the Creative Sparks funding program, a joint initiative of Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Artists in an Indigenous Council area are encouraged to apply through the Indigenous Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership program between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Councils, Communities and incorporated Community Organisations.
All applications are assessed by the RADF Assessment Panel against the equally weighted criteria shown below. The indicators listed are a sample of the evidence needed to achieve each criterion: