Queensland Regional Arts and Culture Conference: artspeak 2009

Arts Queensland and the Scenic Rim Regional Council at Beaudesert, 18-20 Nov 2009

Conference Overview

The Queensland Regional Arts and Culture Conference artspeak 2009 will build on the strengths of Queensland's regional arts and cultural sector. It will bring together more than 200 arts participants and practitioners from across the state and provide a valuable opportunity to explore new ideas and partnerships to ensure all Queenslanders have access to arts and culture.

Traditionally, the Queensland Government has held a biennial conference specifically for those involved in the long-running Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). The annual RADF allocation of more than $2.26 million helps support the professional development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland and is a partnership between State Government, through Arts Queensland, and Councils.

However, in 2009 the artspeak conference will not only draw upon the successes of RADF, but it will be broadened to help identify future directions and to share excellence. artspeak will present keynote speakers, workshops, presentations, panel discussions, examples of arts and cultural projects and a program of artistic work exploring regional arts and culture.

The four artspeak themes are: encouraging community participation and engagement through arts and culture; building strong communities; supporting vibrant regional arts and cultural practice; and activating creative spaces.

The first day of the conference, 18 November, will be open to RADF personnel only, followed by two further conference days open to all delegates (19 and 20 November).

• Conference program
• Conference speakers/presenters
• Registration
• Accommodation
• Airport Shuttle Services
• Transport
• Arts Market

Conference Location

artspeak 2009 is presented by Arts Queensland and held in partnership with the Scenic Rim Regional Council . Widely recognised for its stunning natural wonders and traditional appeal to artists, the Scenic Rim region has a thriving arts and cultural community and the talents of local artists will be showcased during the conference.

The Centre for Scenic Rim Arts & Culture, Beaudesert will be the main Conference venue on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November. Some Conference sessions will be held within walking distance of The Centre in Beaudesert. The RADF Forum on Wednesday 18 November will be held at The Boonah & District Cultural Centre, Boonah. The Scenic Rim Regional Council will host a Welcome Event at the beautiful O'Reilly's Winery in the Canungra Valley on Wednesday 18 November.

artspeak 2009 Bursary

Arts Queensland has funds to assist selected delegates to attend artspeak 2009.

Guidelines and application form for the artspeak 2009 Bursary