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Arts Queensland Resource - Issue 25 of 2015

Arts Queensland – Arts Acumen

Are you interested in applying for arts funding? Want to learn more about the Queensland Arts Showcase Program? Arts Queensland invites you to join us for an online Q&A on Facebook next Tuesday 24 November 2015 to answer any questions you may have about QASP and its three streams – Arts Ignite, Arts Illuminate and Arts Impact. Arts Queensland’s investment team and members of the independent assessment panel will answer any questions you may have to help you determine your eligibility for the funding streams, understand the assessment process and how to make your application stand out.

To take part, simply join the AQ Facebook event page today. Make sure you hop back on Facebook on Tuesday 24 November between 9am-1pm AEST to post your questions, and our team will respond to your question throughout the day. If you can’t take part in the Q&A on Tuesday, simply post your question on our event page, and we’ll reply to you on the day.

Brisbane City Council grants 

The Brisbane City Council currently has three grant programs open all closing 7 December 2015.

The Brisbane History Grants provide funding up to $20,000. The Lord Mayor’s Young and Emerging Artists Fellowships provide funding up to $20,000. The Creative Sparks Program which is a joint initiative with the Queensland Government also provides grant funding up to $20,000.

Australian Government – Volunteer Grants

Not-for-profit organisations can apply to the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants for funding of up to $5,000 to enable the purchase of small equipment items to assist their volunteers, assist with the reimbursement of fuel costs incurred by volunteers (and transport costs for volunteers with disability who are unable to drive), and contribute towards the cost of training courses and background screening checks for volunteers. Applications close 9 December 2015.

 Australia Council Arts Learning Forum

While the Arts Learning Forum is fully booked, you can attend via webinar on Tuesday 24 November 2015.

Australia Council – Four-Year Funding

Applications for Four-Year funding of between $75,000 and $300,000 close 1 December 2015 for arts organisations of significant regional, national or international standing. Organisations must demonstrate artistic achievement and ambition with a compelling five year strategic vision.

 Playing Australia: Regional Performing Arts Touring Fund

The Regional Performing Arts Touring program supports performing arts to reach regional and remote communities across Australia. Grants are available to support the net touring costs associated with a national tour. There is no limit on the amount that can be requested. Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with an Australia Council Grants Officer before applying to this fund. Applications close 1 December 2015.

Resource Update survey

Arts Queensland is seeking feedback about the impact and usefulness of the Resource Update which is sent via email and since mid-2014, has also been posted on the aqblog. The Resource Update first commenced in 2007 with the aim of providing arts administrators with regular, easy to digest information on funding, opportunities, research and resources. We are interested to understand whether it still fulfils its purpose. Your responses will be anonymous and cannot be identified by Arts Queensland.

The voluntary survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. The closing date for the survey is 30 November 2015.

Articles & Reports

Contact Linda Dreghorn on linda.dreghorn@arts.qld.gov.au if you have any items you would line to have included in the regular Resources Update.