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Regional Queenslanders can engage with arts and culture in their local communities with 59 local governments set to share in more than $4 million under the 2019-20 funding for the longstanding Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

The Regional Arts and Development Fund (RADF) was established in 1991 and is funded by both state and local government in partnership.

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said the Palaszczuk Government is proud to continue its RADF partnership with local governments with an investment of $2.08 million, through Arts Queensland, for the 2019-20 fund. 

“This investment, along with the $2 million from 59 local governments, will support the delivery of hundreds of arts experiences and professional development opportunities across the state.

“RADF enables local councils and communities to determine arts and cultural priorities on a local level, with projects selected and developed by local councils,” Ms Enoch said.

“Projects funded through RADF provide pathways for learning, contribute to the creation of jobs, foster creativity and boost cultural tourism.”

Minister Enoch said RADF includes funding for mosaic workshops in Maranoa Regional Council, support for the Gladstone Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Workers, and Scenic Rim Regional Council’s 2019 Arts Ablaze conference and festival.

“In Cook Shire Council the Yuku Baja Muliku Land Trust used RADF funding for a series of workshops teaching natural dyeing techniques to colour fabrics,” Ms Enoch said.

“The Isaac Regional Council shared First Nations creation stories and cultural connections at their St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend in June, while Rockhampton engaged singer-songwriter Troy Cassar Daley to collaborate with local singers for a workshop and performance.”

Local Government Association of Queensland chief executive Greg Hallam said RADF was a vital program enabling councils to help enrich the cultural and artistic fabric of their local communities.

“There are few other programs whose value is better recognised than RADF among local governments,” he said.

Minister Enoch said RADF is a vital part of Arts funding, and one that the Palaszczuk Government is complementing with the establishment of the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) last year.

“The Regional Arts Services Network is a new approach to delivering state-wide arts services with Queensland Government funding of $6.5 million over four years.

“RASN would see RADF investment stretch even further in delivering benefits for councils by providing key collaborations and networking opportunities across regions.”

For more information about RADF, applicants are encouraged to visit their local council’s website or www.arts.qld.gov.au.

A full list of state funding allocations follows.

Regional Arts Development Fund 2019–20: $2,080,000 Balonne Shire - $23,000 Banana Shire - $18,000 Barcaldine Regional - $25,000 Barcoo Shire - $10,000 Blackall-Tambo Regional - $50,000 Boulia Shire - $20,000 Bulloo Shire** - $36,000     Bundaberg Regional - $45,000 Burdekin Shire - $30,000 Burke Shire - $9,000 Cairns Regional - $100,000 Carpentaria Shire - $25,000 Cassowary Coast Regional - $48,000 Central Highlands Regional - $36,000 Charters Towers Regional - $35,000 City of Gold Coast - $100,000 Cloncurry Shire - $22,500 Cook Shire - $30,000 Croydon Shire - $13,500 Diamantina Shire - $20,000 Douglas Shire - $30,000 Etheridge Shire - $22,000 Flinders Shire - $25,000 Fraser Coast Regional - $47,000 Gladstone Regional - $60,000 Goondiwindi Regional - $25,000 Gympie Regional - $45,000 Hinchinbrook Shire - $27,000 Ipswich City - $35,000 Isaac Regional - $37,000 Livingstone Shire - $35,000 Lockyer Valley Regional - $21,000 Logan City - $33,000 Longreach Regional - $32,000 Mackay Regional - $96,000 Maranoa Regional - $30,000 Mareeba Shire - $33,000 McKinlay Shire - $22,000 Moreton Bay Regional - $61,200 Mount Isa City - $30,000 Murweh Shire - $23,000 Noosa Shire - $46,000 North Burnett Regional - $19,680 Paroo Shire - $40,000 Quilpie Shire - $30,000 Redland City - $42,120 Richmond Shire - $7,000 Rockhampton Regional - $38,000 Scenic Rim Regional - $40,000 Somerset Regional - $22,500 South Burnett Regional - $10,000 Southern Downs Regional - $55,000 Sunshine Coast - $110,000 Tablelands Regional - $33,500 Toowoomba Regional - $30,000 Townsville City - $55,000 Western Downs - $20,000 Whitsunday Regional - $32,000 Winton Shire - $20,000

** Bulloo Shire 2019-20 program will be delivered using surplus funds from 2018-19.

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