Latest News
RADF Update May 2017
The Community Grants Round 2 2016/2017 has now closed and the Arts Reference Group is currently reviewing the applications.
What is RADF?
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between state and local governments which invests in quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland based on locally determined priorities.
RADF 2017-18 promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers to: support diversity and inclusivity; grow strong regions; and provide training, education and employment opportunities for Queensland artists and local communities.
RADF Objectives
-
Invest in locally-determined priorities delivered through arts and cultural activity
-
Support local artists and arts and cultural activity to deliver value for local communities
-
Provide opportunities for local communities to participate in arts and cultural activities.
-
Contribute towards current government priorities
How is RADF delivered?
After extensive consultation with regional communities, Arts Queensland has developed a more flexible approach to delivering RADF which enables individual Councils to deliver the program utilising either or both of the following:
Council Strategic Initiatives projects
-
council-initiated or council-led arts and cultural activities, projects and events
-
council-initiated professional development opportunities for local artists and arts workers
and/or
Local Community Grants programs
-
grants for artists or arts and cultural workers for professional development activities, new work or projects
SRRC RADF (Since 2013)
View past community projects here
2013/2014 Councils directed $10,000 towards an Artist in Residence Strategic Initiative with the remainder of funds used between 2 Community Grant rounds with 11 community projects funded
2014/2015 Council directed all RADF funds towards Community Grant rounds with 11 Community projects funded.
2015/2016 Council directed $20,000 towards 3 Strategic Initiatives (Caring for Our Community for a disabilities audit, Public Art and Professional Development) with the remainder of funds expended between 2 Community Grant Rounds with 11 community projects funded.
2016/2017 Council directed $20,000 towards the Fires on Top of Mountains Strategic Initiative with the remainder of funds used between 2 Community Grant rounds with 7 community projects funded.
2017/2018 Council will direct all RADF funds towards the Windows to the World Strategic Initiative
2018/2019 Council will direct all RADF funds towards 2 Community Grant rounds.
Strategic Initiatives 2017-2018 : Windows to the World
The Curatorial Theme across RADF and the Scenic Rim Cultural program for 2017/2018 will be Windows to the World
During this year we will look at how we can live locally but act and work globally. We will explore the cultural heritage which makes us all modern Australians and look to develop cultural exchanges with communities of interest around the world.
In 2017/2018 to achieve the objectives of RADF in ways most relevant to our local communities and to tie in with the Commonwealth games on the Gold Coast in 2018 council-led strategic initiatives for Windows to the World that will provide opportunities for professional development, artists in residence, public programs, storytelling and heritage.
Projects that will sit under the Windows to the World Strategic Initiative will include
1. Fires on Top of Mountains: Scenic Rim Cultural Program
2. Windows to the World Cultural program for 2018
The Strategic Initiative will include the following projects:
-
First Nation Shared Fire Project
-
Shared Fire Community Story Project
-
Queens Baton Relay
-
Shared Fire Community Street Parties
-
IN Cabaret
-
Fire and light works
-
Shared Fire Beacon Project
-
Word on the Street
-
Cultural Centre Programming
-
Fire on Water Finale
What RADF will be used for summary
Calling creatives to be part of the 2017/2018 Cultural program (Life in Landscape and Windows to the World)
Through this Strategic Initiative, Council will be calling on emerging performers, artists and arts workers to take full advantage of the creative possibilities of participating in exhibitions, delivering school holiday programs, developing skills, staging workshops and helping to ignite enthusiasm for the Commonwealth Games .
Previous RADF applications
All activities that have received RADF investment (including individual career development/ arts and cultural projects and activities/ or council strategic initiatives) are required to complete an outcome report within 8 weeks of the completion of their project.
Outcome Reports for Community Grant rounds fall under two categories:
Public Projects Outcome Report
This outcome report template is for those undertaking activities that have or will lead to a public outcome – e.g. exhibitions, events, engagement projects, creative developments, performances, place making projects, publications and public workshops.
Professional/Career Development Outcome Report
This outcome report template is for those undertaking professional/career development activities – e.g. attendance at conferences and training workshops to develop your own skills, knowledge or career.
