Community
3 December, 2021
Funding Flows To Regions Art And Cultural Projects
The successful applicants for the latest round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program funding has been announced with a total of $15,266 to be distributed between three local art initiatives.
Innisfail State College (ISC), Feast of the Senses Inc. and Danielle Wilson have all been awarded funding to support their projects including a mural art collaboration between local artist Lavinia Letheby, ISC students and the Innisfail Bowls Club, an aerial silk production, set design and performance workshops and support for Feast of the Senses to source groups and individual entertainers for the 2022 festival.
Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor and RADF Committee representative, Trudy Tschui said the projects reflect the diverse spectrum of initiatives that contribute to the shared vision of a viable and engaged arts and cultural scene in the Cassowary Coast.
“RADF funding values local art, culture and heritage and assists the role the industry plays in supporting inclusion and diversity in our region.
“This program also provides viable pathways in the arts sector, through learning, enhancing creativity and generating and sustaining jobs,” said Councillor Tschui.
Danielle Wilson from Pan on Silks Production will use the support to produce an aerial silk production, interpreting the story of Peter Pan to include six regional community groups from Cairns and Mission Beach. Twelve workshops across a variety of art mediums including, visual arts, dance, theatre, animated film and projection will culminate in three performances at the Mission Beach Aquatic Centre over Easter long weekend of 2022.
“The RADF grant funding is invaluable in supporting professional artists who are giving their time to not only create an incredible spectacular performance, but will allow for mentorship within their briefs, a true benefit to local performers and emerging technicians in arts.
“Melissa Robinson from Arts Nexus has been in full support of this project, with practical initiative which has helped us access state funding, along with Kath Hansen, Trudy Tschui and Mark Nolan of Cassowary Coast Regional Council.
“We have over 90 people involved in this project, including twelve professionals who have committed so much of their own time. It is wonderful that this funding will support them in their craft and so many of those talented artists and technicians are from the Innisfail, Tully and Cairns region,” said Danielle Wilson.
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said the Palaszczuk Government is investing $2.08 million through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) in 2021-22, matched with a contribution of approximately $2.3 million from 59 councils across the state.
RADF is a great example of working together to deliver our COVID-19 economic recovery plan, supporting employment opportunities and creating new arts and cultural experiences in local and regional communities,” Minister Enoch said.
“RADF in 2021–2022 will provide valuable social, health and economic outcomes for regional Queenslanders, and support our Government’s 10-year arts roadmap priorities to strengthen Queensland communities, activate local places, and drive social change across the state.
RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cassowary Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
To find out more about RADF and the grants that are available visit: https://bit.ly/3IaJLuc or alternatively contact Council on 1300 763 903.
