New members appointed to RADF committee
Fraser Coast musician Robert Mackay has been appointed to the 2021/22 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Advisory Committee.
Mr Mackay is one of two new members who were appointed for a two-year term to the committee.
The other new member is Senior Lecturer in Arts at the University of Southern Queensland Dr Katie Burke.
The remainder of the committee are Andre Carpenter, Kym Latter, Matthew Richers and David Coleman.
Councillor Phil Truscott was re-appointed as committee chairman and will be joined by Councillor James Hansen.
“The committee consists of independent community members who advise Council on matters relating to the Fraser Coast RADF program,” Cr Phil Truscott said.
“The Fraser Coast has a vibrant arts scene and the RADF grants help local artists develop their skills, stage exhibitions and events or bring experts to the region for workshops.”
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between state and local government which invests in quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland based on priorities determined locally.
RADF 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.
In August 2021, Council was awarded $49,500 by Arts Queensland for the 2021/22 program which will be combined with $75,000 from Council to create a $124,500 funding pool for grants.
The funds are allocated to a number of programs including $17,000 to seed-fund high calibre arts and cultural experiences and touring initiatives to visit the region; and $20,000 to develop collaborative opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural practitioners and $45,000 for the RADF grants pool.
Information on grants and when they open can be found on the grants page on Council’ s website - https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/grants-and-awards.
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council.
Find out more about RADF funding opportunities on our RADF page.
Photo: Matthew King from the Macabre Theatre Company with Scarlett. The company received RADF funding to build the puppet for its upcoming production of Shrek The Musical and as a starting point to expand the use of puppetry in live theatre regionally.
