South Burnett Regional Council funds five Projects with Queensland Government Regional Arts Funding
South Burnett Regional Council, in collaboration with the Queensland Government Regional Arts Funding program, is thrilled to announce $14,103 in grants to fuel five inspiring projects,
reinforcing the Council's commitment to regional art development.
Cr Potter announced that the South Burnett Regional Council has approved $14,103 in arts grants for five projects. These projects include an Urban Landscape Pen and Water Colour Masterclass, a documentary on the Blackbutt Timber Industry and a workshop to help artists design art programs for children and youth.
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and South Burnett Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. This round will see the following projects carried out:
- $2205 Jumping Ants Arts Inc – Urban Landscape Pen Sketching and Water Colour Painting
- $2950 Olivia Everitt – Level Up Workshop: Designing Art Programs for Children and Youth
- $3000 Felicity Aitken – Connecting Community through Colour and Connectivity
- $3000 Blackbutt and District Tourism & Heritage Assoc. – Timber Tales Documentary
- $2948 Dr Susan Davis – Wild Flowering by Design
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said the Queensland Government’s successful, long-term partnership with local governments through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)supports the delivery of hundreds of arts experiences, employment opportunities and capacity building for arts and cultural workers across the state.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen local communities and drive economic outcomes through arts and culture, the Queensland Government has provided $2.184 million for RADF 2023-24 to 59 local councils who have contributed a co-investment of $1.979 million,” Minister Enoch said.
“The Queensland Government’s Creative Together 2020-2030 roadmap prioritises activation of Queensland’s places and spaces and arts engagement that drives positive change for Queensland communities. Projects funded through RADF support communities to share stories and creativity, provide important pathways for learning and connection, and boost local creative economies and tourism”.
For the more information on RADF click here or contact Council's Community Development Team, on telephone 4189 9100 or email: info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
