Logan creatives can learn more about Regional Arts Development Funding (RADF) at a special information session next week.
A question and answer session will be held at the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct between 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Tuesday, April 1.
RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Grants are provided through two funding rounds each year to professional arts practitioners and arts, culture and heritage organisations for performing arts, music, visual arts, writing, heritage or museum collection projects.
Applications for the next funding round for projects starting from July will close at 2pm on Thursday, April 10.
City of Logan Mayor Jon Raven said RADF funding allowed local creatives to take their projects to the next level.
"We have so much talent in Logan," Cr Raven said.
"Past applications have been for a whole range of projects including illustrated books, artist residencies, music collaborations, art and science workshops, oral history and gallery exhibitions.
"If you've got a creative dream project, now is the time to make that a reality and apply for the next round of funding," he said.
Queensland Minister for Education and the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said RADF had an impressive track record of supporting local arts and cultural programs across Queensland communities.
"Our multi-year RADF investment provides greater funding certainty for 59 regional councils, streamlined program management and red tape reduction, while boosting the state's vibrant arts and cultural scene," Mr Langbroek said.
"Each year, RADF programs reach more than one million people across Queensland, securing local arts experiences and cultural tourism opportunities in regional areas, as well as supporting local artists in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
"For 34 years, Arts Queensland has partnered with regional councils to co-invest in local arts initiatives that generate jobs, community engagement and help boost local economies and we will continue to support these vital collaborations."
A total of $46,862 was awarded late last year to the latest group of RADF recipients:
- Catherine Mundy, Jay Turner and Dr Julie Robson ($5000) for the development of the new musical theatre show Mallory The Musical - A Journey from Terror to Joy exploring the heart-felt experiences behind a life-threatening health diagnosis.
- Alvin Rostant ($8000) for a multimedia showcase at the Kingston Butter Factory in May of original music including dances, costumes and a video by local creative Jimmy Watts, targeting local audiences and key industry representatives.
- Emily Cooney ($2868) for industry mentorship through the Queensland Writers Centre to produce a publishing package for her book series - the Fae DNA trilogy.
- Olivia Gyene ($2994) for art marketing and business mentoring from Logan local Ali Strachan to help her further grow her art career.
- Ashlyn Dinsdale ($3000) for the 2025 Senior Academy of Country Music instrumentalist course in Tamworth featuring mentorship by industry professionals to enhance her skills as a bass player, songwriter and businesswoman.
- Lark (Namsuk) Lee ($5000) for the development and writing of the Wannabe web series including scripts and materials needed to be submission-ready for the Screen Australia Production Fund.
- Logan City Orchestras ($5000) for the launch of their inaugural season and a project featuring emerging professional-level orchestral musicians from the City of Logan and surrounding areas culminating in a concert at Kingston Butter Factory.
- Brier Leendert ($5000) for the creation of a proof of concept to gain investment to generate jobs for Logan film creatives.
- Kuweni Dias Mendis ($5000) for a community-engaged art project focused on the Logan River to create the Riverscope exhibition to be displayed at Logan Art Gallery between mid-August and September.
- Dante Coetzee ($5000) for a 2025 December exhibition at Logan Art Gallery of paintings, ceramic sculptures and mosaics focused on Christmas beetles and their population decline entitled Little Ghosts of Christmases Bygone.
