RADF

About the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is an annual partnership between the Queensland Government and Redland City Council.

RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions. RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities, as determined by local communities, across Queensland. RADF is a flexible fund, enabling local councils to tailor RADF programs to suit the needs of their communities.

The RADF Community Grants Program is designed to support and empower a diverse range of artistic projects, with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and community engagement.

RADF Objectives

Redland City Council RADF 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.

How can I apply?

For RADF dates and applications forms, visit the Redland City Council Grants and Sponsorship page HERE

Join the RADF Panel

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. Successful representatives are appointed for a minimum of 2 years.

For further about this panel role visit HERE

To be considered for the panel, please send a brief letter of introduction, and a one-page CV Summary to rpacprogramming@redland.qld.gov.au. Address the email to the Chair of Redland City Council RADF Panel – Bradley Rush (Service Manager Creative Arts).