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Workshops, a music festival and creative events across the region funded through RADF

Workshops, a music festival and creative events across the region funded through RADF Posted on February 28, 2024 Five arts and cultural projects in the Central Highlands are set to receive a total of $50,581 in funding from the recent round of the Regional Arts Development Fund. This collaborative initiative between state and local governments aims to support and enhance the cultural landscape in Queensland by investing in quality arts experiences. ‘It is great to see exciting new arts and culture opportunities coming to the region in 2024,’ said General Manager Communities, John McDougall. ‘I congratulate all of the grant recipients on their dedication to increasing arts and culture opportunities.’ Successful applicants for this round are: Blackwater Art Society – workshop program 2024 Central Highlands Music Festival – Festival of Bands 2024 Emerald Art Group – Maxine Thompson pastel workshops Emerald Pottery Club – Jane Du Rand hand building workshops Magic Mountain Arts – Creative Muster 2024 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.’ Local creative individuals and groups are invited to apply for our second round of funding.

Central Highlands Regional Council 28 Feb 2024