If you are an applicant for a grant the following glossary of terms can help you to better understand the grants process.

A–D | E–L | M–O | P–S | T–Z

Partnership in relation to Arts Queensland project grants is an agreement between a professional artist, arts and cultural worker or cultural organisation and public non-government or private sector organisations. The agreement must provide arts and cultural professionals with access to resources and opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to them.

Peer assessment is a process where experienced arts and cultural workers meet to assess grant applications based on published funding criteria.

Person with a disability experiences loss or deterioration of personal and social functions across a range of life activities, due to a disorder, illness or injury.

Professional artist, artsworker or cultural worker: has specialist training in his or her field (not necessarily in academic institutions); is recognised by his or her peers (professional practitioners working in the artform area); is committed to devoting significant time to the artistic activity; and has a history of public presentation.

Regional areas include larger urban growth centres close to Brisbane such as the Gold Coast, Logan and Ipswich, regional centres, rural and remote areas and isolated communities across Queensland.

Regional gallery: a non-profit gallery that may or may not receive operational funding from local government to present arts and cultural exhibitions. See Museum.