Arts Queensland Resource Update - Issue 19
- 23 Jul 2014
Australia Council – Artstart
Applications are now open for 2015, offering up to $10,000 to individual artists who have completed an accredited creative arts course (Certificate IV or higher) in the past three years and are carving out a career in any of the Australia Council supported artforms.
Arts Queensland bursaries for creatives to attend Creative Enterprise Australia’s Creative3
Arts Queensland is supporting bursaries for creatives to attend Creative Enterprise Australia’s Creative3 Forum 18-19 September 2014 in Brisbane with applications closing on 4 August 2014. Creative3 Forum is a full two-day experience encompassing a series of dynamic presentations from the world’s leading creative game changers and entrepreneurs that offer real-world insight into the mechanics of creativity, enterprise and investment. With a blend of interactive sessions, keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, networking events and evening festivities, Creative3 is designed to spark collaboration and inspire individuals to execute their ideas.
Regional Arts Fund (RAF) – Community Grants
Applications for Round Two of the Community Projects Grants are now open, closing on 18 August 2014. Funding is available for projects commencing after 1 February 2015. RAF assistance available for this category will be from a minimum of $5,000 up to a maximum of $30,000.
AMP’s Tomorrow Fund
AMP’s Tomorrow Fund wants to remove the barrier by providing grants of between $10,000 and $100,000 to help Tomorrow Makers – Australians of all ages, from all walks of life who want to make their mark on the world, with costs such as travel, living expenses and research – or whatever it takes to achieve their dream. If you, or someone you know, have what it takes to be a Tomorrow Maker apply by 31 August 2014.
Cultural Diversity Action Plan
The Queensland Government’s Cultural Diversity Action Plan has just been released, as well as the revised Language Services Policy and guidelines. These form part of the Queensland Cultural Diversity Policy which was launched last December.
Australia Council grants
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants
Grant programs closing in August include:
Market Development – Art Fare; International markets (Music Managers); International showcase (Music Makers); Hopscotch; Festivals Australia Regional Festivals Project Fund
Theatre – Artform and Sector Development; New Work Creative Development; New Work Production; Skills Development;
Dance – Cite Residency; Creative Development New Work; Artform Development
Emerging and Experimental Arts – Creative Australia – New Art (Creative Development); Creative Australia – New Arts (production and Presentation)
Visual Arts – Skills and Arts Development Residencies; Presentation and Promotion: Visual Arts; Skills and Arts Development: General;
Arts for All Queenslanders Strategy
New posts include:
- Three arts experts started the conversation about what ‘demand driven’ might mean in terms of arts and cultural investments and programming. Here two more experts share their views on the push and pull of demand
- Read the new case study about Lucas Stibbard’s experiences showcasing his acclaimed theatre work, boy girl wall, at performing arts markets in the US and Australia.
- Lucy Buzacott shares some of the findings of her research into the value of local place-making for stronger communities
- Topology co-founder and Education Director Christa Powell and Development/Communities Manager Kirstie Page share their thoughts on exploring alternative avenues to secure organisational funding support
- Steve Hutchinson from Reclink Australia talks about how arts can promote positive life change
Articles and Reports
- Future of the library and information science profession Australian Library and Information Association
- You want fries with that? Creative careers are still out there, for now Ruth Bridgstock The Conversation
- 4172.0 – Arts and Culture in Australia: A Statistical Overview, 2014 Australian Bureau of Statistics
Contact Linda Dreghorn on linda.dreghorn@arts.qld.gov.au if you have any items you would like to have included in the regular resource update.