Scenic Rim Regional Arts Development Fund

The RADF program promotes the professional development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland. It is a partnership program between Arts Queensland and Council. Council makes a bid for funding from Arts Queensland. Local arts and cultural workers’ can apply to Council for funding for; professional services, travel costs to attend seminars, productions, exhibitions, workshops, research and promotion. The elected RADF committee make recommendations to Council for allocation of funds.

RADF 2012/2013 Major Grant Round One – Has closed.

RADF 2012/2013 Major Grant Round Two- Has closed

RADF 2013/2014 Major Grant Round One – Opens 1 August 2013 - Grant Round One will close COB 16 September 2013 for projects that commence after 1 December 2013 through into the following year.

RADF FAQ ( frequently asked questions)

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports the professional development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland.

RADF is a partnership between State Government, through Arts Queensland, and your local council.

What is funded?

One-off, short term projects that offer professional arts, cultural and heritage opportunities.

How does RADF work?

Your local council bids for an annual allocation of funding for the region from Arts Queensland. This allocation is managed by your local council through a locally run RADF grants program. Local artists and cultural workers can apply to RADF under the categories of:

  • Developing regional skills
  • Building community cultural capacity
  • Interest-free arts loan
  • Cultural tourism
  • Contemporary collections/stories
  • Regional partnerships
  • Concept development
  • Arts policy development and implementation 

Applications are assessed by a committee against criteria based on RADF Program guidelines and priorities identified in each council′s arts and cultural policy and corporate plan.

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How do I apply for RADF Grants?

Applications for RADF grants should be made through your local council. Contact your council′s RADF Liaison Officer for copies of the RADF grant application kit, information regarding guidelines, funding criteria and closing dates.

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What is a professional arts and cultural worker?

A professional arts and cultural worker:

  •     Has specialist training in his/her field (not necessarily in academic institutions);
  •     Is recognised by his/her peers (professional practitioners working in the artform area);
  •     Is committed to devoting significant time to the artistic activity; and
  •     Has a history of public presentation.

An emerging professional arts and cultural worker:

  •     Has had no more than five years experience as a professional artist.
  •     See also the definition of "professional artist". 

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Am I eligible?

The following categories of individuals and organisations can apply for a RADF grant:

  • Individual professional artists, artsworkers, cultural workers or project coordinators who:
    • are based in the local council area,
    • if based outside the local council area are able to demonstrate how the project will directly benefit arts and culture in the local council area
    • are permanent residents or Australian citizens
  • Incorporated cultural organisations
    • based in the local council area,
    • or those based outside the local council area that are able to demonstrate how the project will directly benefit arts and culture in the local council area.
  • Unincorporated organisations, auspiced by an incorporated body,
    • that are based in the local council area,
    • or those based outside the local council area that are able to demonstrate how the project will directly benefit arts and culture in the local council area. 
  • All artists listed in a RADF grant application are required to satisfy their status as a professional or emerging professional artist using the Eligibility Checklist form.( these are attached to the application form)

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What is not funded by RADF?

  • Amateur arts.
  • Applicants who submit unsigned applications.
  • Applicants who have failed to acquit previous RADF grants.
  • Projects for which artsworkers are paid less than the recommended rates.
  • Activities that commence before Council approval is given.
  • Craft workshops.
  • Murals.
  • School arts activities.
  • Framing or freight.
  • Entertainment.
  • Competitions.
  • Eisteddfods.
  • Summer/Winter schools.
  • Publishing costs.
  • Purchase of capital items.
  • Recurrent funding for arts organisations.
  • Accredited study, training or university courses.
  • Workshops that are part of an organisation′s ′core business′.

What is an Expression of Interest ?

The Scenic Rim Regional Council seeks your assistance for the preparation of the bid to Arts Queensland for the Regional Arts Development Fund allocation for 2013/2014.

These Expressions of Interest are NOT applications for Regional Arts Development Funds. They are simply an opportunity to submit any ideas on projects you may wish to undertake for the 2013/2014 financial period.

Please provide details of proposed activities or projects that you or your group/organization may seek funding for through the Scenic Rim Regional Arts Development Fund in the 2013/2014 financial period using the Expressions of Interest form. Expressions of Interest should contain a brief summary of your project and an estimated value of funding required.

Submissions must be recieved at Scenic Rim Regional Council by Friday 15th Feburary 2013

Please register your Expression of Interest  by contacting:

Scenic Rim RADF Liaison Officer
Mark Paddick

PH:  5540 5351

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How do I get the application forms and more information?

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What is an Outcome report?

An Outcome Report using the ARTS Qld template must be submitted to the Council no later than 8 weeks after the completion of the project. The RADF Committee will read the Outcome Report to ensure the project was undertaken as proposed and may draw on this information for reports or case studies.

For applicants under Category 1. Developing Regional Skills

Who do I speak to if I have more questions?

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The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Scenic Rim Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture