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Regional Arts Development Fund

Arts Queensland partners with 59 Queensland local councils to support quality arts and cultural experiences in our regions through RADF.

Councils provide co-investment and in-kind support to deliver RADF as local projects, initiatives and grants programs.

Latest case studies

New signage enhances historic site

Mareeba Shire Council initiative supports cultural tourism at heritage listed site.

Connecting through fashion, visual arts and stories

The Re-Collections initiative by Delta Yarns fostered community connection in the Burdekin by sharing local stories through fashion, visual arts and writing.

Ironing Maidens duo deliver original take on “house” music

Queensland communities get on board for interactive electronic music experience.

Read more about other RADF case studies.

RADF supports arts and cultural activities that:

  • increase access to arts and cultural experiences in regional Queensland
  • grow employment and capacity building opportunities for artists and arts workers across regional Queensland
  • deliver on local arts and cultural priorities and promote the value of arts, culture and heritage.

Image: Regional Arts Development Fund 2021-2022. Credit: Hinchinbrook Shire Council.