Local arts projects funded
Rockhampton Regional Council has announced the successful applicants for Round 1 of this year’s Regional Arts Development Fund.
The successful applicants are:
- CQ Contemporary Artists was funded $3810 towards the cost of a skills development workshop in experimental monoprinting technique with Brisbane-based artist Sandra Pearce.
- Denvah Music received $4485 towards the cost of producing a video clip for her new single Typical.
- Rockhampton Photography Club will receive $9900 towards the cost of hosting the Photographic Society of Queensland’s Convention in Rockhampton in 2023. The conference will bring top photography experts as presenters to Central Queensland.
- Royal Queensland Art Society Rockhampton Branch received $1794 for professional development workshops in palette knife techniques with renowned artist and tutor Todd Whisson
- Oliver Skryzypczynski (Discomfort Zone Theatre) was funded $2117 towards professional development in the area of marketing and communications.
RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Rockhampton Regional Council, supporting professional artists and arts practice in regional areas. It distributes approximately $60,000 of funding in Rockhampton Region each year.
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said as part of this successful, long-term collaboration, the Queensland Government will provide $2.13 million for RADF 2022–2023 to a total of 59 local councils, who will contribute a co-investment amount of over $1.9 million
“Established in 1991, RADF is a long-standing success story between the Queensland Government and regional councils, enabling local artists and arts workers to tell their rich and unique stories, boosting regional employment opportunities and other positive economic outcomes”, Minister Enoch said.
“For 31 years RADF has provided a legacy of creating new art and cultural experiences for Queensland audiences and communities, and a platform for professional development and growth across the regional arts sector.”
Rockhampton Regional Council Communities and Heritage Portfolio spokesperson Cr Drew Wickerson congratulated the applicants.
“In this round we have seen a variety of exciting projects, many of which have a strong focus on skills development,” he said.
“Funding for skills development is an important part of RADF because it enhances the capabilities of our local artists, enabling them to hone their skills and explore and expand their arts practice.
“By funding these projects, RADF is supporting local artists and associated / allied professions and the local community in general,” he said.
