Redlands Coast residents interested in the arts are being encouraged to take up an opportunity to join the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) assessment panel.
Redland City Acting Mayor Julie Talty said some volunteer positions were available on the panel, with Redland City Council accepting expressions of interest in early March.
“Successful representatives are appointed to the RADF panel for a minimum of two years,” Cr Talty said.
“Panel members are selected for their expertise and their understanding of developing the creative industries in the region.”
Panellist responsibilities include attending and participating in RADF assessment meetings, evaluating and providing feedback to grant applicants, promoting the RADF program within local networks, and ensuring that allocated funds align with RADF guidelines and eligibility criteria.
Arts, Culture and Heritage Portfolio representative Cr Paul Bishop said the grants were awarded across two rounds each financial year to support professional and emerging artists and arts workers in the region.
“The program aims to promote access to, and participation in, arts and culture, as well as to empower artists, support collaboration and drive cultural and economic development within Redlands Coast,” Cr Bishop said.
The RADF program is delivered through a partnership between Redland City Council and the Queensland Government.
For more information visit the Regional Arts Development Fund page on Council’s website.
To be considered for the panel, please send a brief letter of introduction, and a one-page CV Summary to [email protected]. Address the email to the Chair of Redland City Council RADF Panel – Bradley Rush (Service Manager Creative Arts).
RADF objectives
Council’s RADF objectives are to supports arts and cultural activities that:
- Encourage creative and skills development within the arts and cultural life of Redlands Coast
- Encourage partnerships and cultural innovations within the arts and cultural life of Redlands Coast
- Support and nurture arts practices and development of local artists and foster a thriving creative community
- Build local cultural capacity, sustainability, and community pride
- Elevate First Nations creators and audiences
- Encourage all creatives and artists to foster an engaged and creative community across all art forms
- Support a robust living culture in Redlands Coast
- Provide public value for Queensland communities
