Arts Queensland Resource Update - Issue 33 of 2014
- 22 Dec 2014
Creative Partnerships Australia – Philanthropy mentoring program
The 2015 Philanthropy Mentoring Program offers one-on-one mentorships with an experienced executive who will provide strategic advice and practical insights to increase revenue via philanthropy. Applications close 13 February 2015 and applicants will be advised of assessment outcomes in late February.
Arts Queensland – Projects and Programs Fund
The Projects and Programs Fund is for projects or programs of activities by an individual, organisation or collective. It objective is to invest in vibrant arts and cultural experiences for Queenslanders. Applications of up to $60,000 can be made at any time from 23 March 2015.
QuickstART Loans
The QuickstART Loan Fund is a commercial no interest loan scheme for individual artists, groups and creative practitioners. Loan amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000 and can be paid over a 3 to 12 month period.
Australia Council grants
The Australia Council has a number of 2015 grants programs . The first round closes on 3 March 2015 and potential applicants are encouraged to contact Australia Council now to seek guidance on formulating your proposal. The funding categories are:
- Development Grants for Individuals and Groups – $5,000 – $25,000
- Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups – $10,000 – $50,000
- Arts Projects – Organisations – $10,000 to $150,000
- Six Year Funding – Organisations
Arts for All Queenslanders Strategy
New posts include:
- How similar are the challenges and opportunities for arts and cultural organisations to those of other not-for-profit organisations – here in Australia and in New Zealand? Research by New Zealand-based company, Grant Thornton, shows us the differences are minimal.
- Explore insightful data about the applications and funding outcomes for Playing Queensland Fund processed in 2013.
- Professional development opportunities and new partnerships are some of the outcomes when Inkmasters employed a part-time Project Coordinator in 2014.
Articles & Reports
- A hybrid Australia, where identity has a multi-layered crunch Julianne Schultz
- Transformational Cultural Projects Report World Cities Cultural Forum
- Digital Culture 2014: How arts and cultural organisations in England use technology Native
- How should we value the arts? Dave O’Brien The Guardian UK
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.