Dogwood Crossing Public Program
The Dogwood Crossing Exhibition Program is engaging children and adults in textile,mosaic and potttery workshops.
Read more...Arts Queensland is proud to partner with local government to support quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions. RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities, as determined by local communities, across Queensland.
RADF is delivered in partnership with 59 Queensland local councils.
RADF supports arts and cultural activities that:
The Dogwood Crossing Exhibition Program is engaging children and adults in textile,mosaic and potttery workshops.
Read more...Investment through Maranoa Regional Development Arts Fund, supported the professional colour grading and promotion of the award-winning short film Calloused Hearts.
Read more...The construction of The Cinderella Dress from recycled materials at a community workshop has inspired a new event in Townsville, increased awareness of wearable art and led to opportunities for the artists.
Read more...A new social history tourism opportunity in Forsayth is providing benefits to the community.
Read more...Participation in the Kuranda Youth Arts Engagement Program during the school holidays provided opportunities for young people to engage in safe group activities and develop their skills.
Read more...Katrina Elliott’s One Wish project at the Gladstone Hospital demonstrates the value of art in a hospital environment.
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The Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, provides RADF funding to councils in 2023 - 2024. Councils also provide financial and in-kind support to RADF delivery as local projects, initiatives and grants programs.For more information or to apply for funding, please contact your local council.
RADF does not operate in the Brisbane City Council area or in Indigenous Council areas.
Applicants in the Brisbane City Council area are encouraged to apply through the Creative Sparks funding program, which is a joint initiative of Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Applicants in an Indigenous Council area are encouraged to apply through the Indigenous Regional Arts Development Fund, which is a partnership program between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Councils, Communities and incorporated Community Organisations.
All applications are assessed by the RADF Assessment Panel against the below four equally weighted criteria. The indicators listed are a sample of the types of evidence needed to achieve each criterion: