Regional communities throughout Queensland will be able to access up to $4 million in arts funding thanks to a partnership between the Queensland Government and 59 local councils throughout the state.
Premier and Arts Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) delivered on the Queensland Government’s commitment to foster diverse and inclusive communities, grow strong regions and provide training, education and employment opportunities for Queenslanders.
“This funding ensures Queenslanders can engage with arts in their local community.
“Each year around 500,000 people are involved in RADF projects as practitioners, participants or audience members,” she said.
"This is an important milestone for RADF, celebrating 25 years of partnership between the Queensland Government and local governments to promote the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of inclusive communities and strong regions.
“My Government is proud to continue support through RADF for a dynamic calendar of arts, cultural and heritage projects throughout Queensland, ranging from local festivals and celebrations, to training, education and employment outcomes for Queensland artists,” Premier Palaszczuk said.
“RADF enables councils to tailor their own arts and cultural funding program to support projects that align with the local priorities and strategic initiatives.
“Communities can access and participate in a range of arts and cultural activities and events, create public art, and build local capacity for new skills through workshops and education programs."
Applicants are encouraged to visit their local council website for more information about the Regional Arts Development Fund.
A full list of funding follows:
Regional Arts Development Fund 2016-2017
Council Name |
2016–17 RADF |
|
Council Name |
2016–17 RADF |
Balonne Shire |
$31,000 |
|
Livingstone Shire |
$35,000 |
Banana Shire |
$20,000 |
|
Lockyer Valley Regional |
$21,000 |
Barcaldine Regional |
$25,000 |
|
Logan City |
$30,000 |
Barcoo Shire |
$9,000 |
|
Longreach Regional |
$21,000 |
Blackall-Tambo Regional |
$50,000 |
|
Mackay Regional |
$83,000 |
Boulia Shire |
$10,979 |
|
Maranoa Regional |
$25,000 |
Bulloo Shire |
$1,000 |
|
Mareeba Shire |
$30,000 |
Bundaberg Regional |
$42,265 |
|
McKinlay Shire |
$25,000 |
Burdekin Shire |
$28,000 |
|
Moreton Bay Regional |
$61,200 |
Burke Shire |
$5,000 |
|
Mount Isa City |
$20,000 |
Cairns Regional |
$90,000 |
|
Murweh Shire |
$24,000 |
Carpentaria Shire |
$20,000 |
|
Noosa Shire |
$32,000 |
Cassowary Coast Regional |
$40,000 |
|
North Burnett Regional |
$76,000 |
Central Highlands Regional |
$33,000 |
|
Paroo Shire |
$40,000 |
Charters Towers Regional |
$40,000 |
|
Quilpie Shire |
$59,518 |
Cloncurry Shire |
$18,000 |
|
Redland City |
$50,000 |
Cook Shire |
$40,000 |
|
Richmond Shire |
$8,000 |
Croydon Shire |
$13,500 |
|
Rockhampton Regional |
$32,556 |
Diamantina Shire |
$20,000 |
|
Scenic Rim Regional |
$40,000 |
Douglas Shire |
$30,000 |
|
Somerset Regional |
$24,000 |
Etheridge Shire |
$13,000 |
|
South Burnett Regional |
$9,000 |
Flinders Shire |
$20,000 |
|
Southern Downs Regional |
$55,000 |
Fraser Coast Regional |
$65,000 |
|
Sunshine Coast Regional |
$110,000 |
Gladstone Regional |
$50,000 |
|
Tablelands Regional |
$28,000 |
Gold Coast City |
$100,000 |
|
Toowoomba Regional |
$48,000 |
Goondiwindi Regional |
$25,000 |
|
Townsville City |
$50,000 |
Gympie Regional |
$38,000 |
|
Western Downs |
$21,482 |
Hinchinbrook Shire |
$30,000 |
|
Whitsunday Regional |
$36,000 |
Ipswich City |
$25,000 |
|
Winton Shire |
$22,500 |
Isaac Regional |
$30,000 |
|
Total RADF |
$2,080,000 |
Image: RADF project, Wearable Art, Concept Designer, Artist and Project Manager Claudia Williams; Project Manager, Artist and Photographer Christina Papadimitriou.