Arts Queensland is currently conducting briefings in regions throughout Queensland to outline the key points in the recently released Queensland Arts Industry Sector Development Plan 2007-2009 and the new funding guidelines for arts project grants.

The recently released Queensland Arts Industry Sector Development Plan is a blueprint to create a stronger, more viable arts sector in Queensland and to provide more professional and economic opportunities for the State’s established and emerging artists.

The project grants funding has been simplified into two flexible categories:

• Career Development Grants of up to $5000 for individual artists, artsworkers and designers; and
• Development and Presentation Grants of up to $50,000 for creation and presentation of new work, or promotion and showcasing of commissioned and existing work. These grants are open to individual artists, artsworkers, designers, community groups, and arts and cultural groups, organisations and creative businesses.

Applications for the grants are now open and funding decisions are made twice a year.

For further information about the sessions, and copies of Queensland Arts Industry Sector Development Plan and Project Grants guidelines, visit www.arts.qld.gov.au

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