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The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports the professional development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland and provides funding for one-off, short-term projects that offer professional arts, cultural and heritage development opportunities.  RADF is a partnership between State Government, through Arts Queensland and the Ilfracombe Shire Council and is managed by Council and the Ilfracombe community.

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What is the RADF Program

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 government.

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
Concept development
Arts policy development and implementation
Applications are assessed by a publicly elected committee against criteria based on RADF program guidelines and priorities identified in each council’s arts and cultural policy.

What is a Professional Arts and Cultural Worker

A professional arts and cultural worker is someone who:

Identifies as such on the basis of skill, training or experience
Is accepted by peers of the arts and cultural industries as a professional
May or may not earn an income from their artwork
Can show evidence of professionalism through their curriculum vitae, portfolio of work or references from previous activities

How to Apply

Contact your council's RADF Liaison Officer for copies of the RADF grant application forms, for information regarding guidelines and funding criteria and for closing dates.