The objective of the Grittier Places Program is to provide access to dedicated spaces for the creation and presentation of arts and cultural work to address demand from artists, arts and cultural workers, and communities.

The program is targeted at increasing arts activity throughout Queensland, with the Queensland Government providing up to $65 000 in matching funding to local councils to transform disused or underutilised council owned facilities into creative spaces and places.

Specific examples of possible Grittier Places projects are:

• conversion of shopfronts into creative places where the public can view the creation or display of art
• upgrading an artist studio to include an exhibition space for public viewing of artwork
• conversion of old electrical substations, warehouses and workshops into creative spaces
• conversion of office space
• conversion of residential properties.

Successful grant receipts in the 2010-2011 funding round - Grittier Places funding 2010-2011 (DOC 34KB)

Link to examples of previous Gritty Places Projects

Key dates

• Funding round opens on Monday 4 April 2011
• Funding round closes on Friday 27 May 2011
• Funding outcomes to be announced in July 2011

Who can apply

• All Queensland local councils are eligible to apply.
• Only one application per council per year can be submitted to Arts Queensland.
• If the council has an ongoing Arts Queensland funded project or an outstanding Arts Queensland infrastructure project acquittal, the application will not be eligible for consideration.
• Please note that priority will be given to councils which have not previously received Gritty Places or Grittier Places funding.

Download the

• Grittier Places Program Guidelines (PDF 224KB)
• Grittier Places Application Form (DOC 379KB)
• GP FAQs (DOC 62KB)
• GP Quarterly Report Template (DOC 50KB)
• GP Project Acquittal Template (DOC 95KB)

For more information

The Grittier Places Grants Officer can be contacted on telephone: 07 3225 8082, or by e-mail: grittierplaces@arts.qld.gov.au