Six creative Redlands Coast projects encompassing theatre, the visual arts and music have received funding through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
The successful applicants will share in $36,012 through round 2 of the 2024–2025 RADF program, which is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Redland City Council.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the program highlighted the significance of arts and culture on Redlands Coast.
“Council offers two rounds of RADF funding each year to support both professional and emerging artists and art workers,” the Mayor said.
“The projects that are funded help to foster a thriving creative community that encourages partnerships and skills development.”
RADF Assessment Panel chair Cr Shane Rendalls said the program aimed to support a diverse range of artistic projects with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility and community engagement.
“In this latest round, funding has been allocated towards an interpretive exhibition that shares the community’s stories on the experiences of Tropical Cyclone Alfred on North Stradbroke Island,” Cr Rendalls said.
“There’s also a theatre production aimed at youth audiences that supports safe artistic expression among young people, and a series of community vocal workshops that bring together people of all ages and backgrounds.”
RADF Assessment Panel member Cr Paul Bishop said the program also aimed to support the activation of creative experiences that transcended traditional boundaries.
More information on the RADF program and successful applicants is available on Council’s Grants and sponsorship webpage.