Thank you to those who participated in the online professional development workshop in Public Art Policy Development and a bigger thanks to those (50%!!!) who completed the survey.
Shelley Pisani from Creative Regions and Christine Ballinger from Sunshine Coast Regional Council delivered some sterling presentations. Eliza Tee from Arts QLD's Art + Place unit and Madonna Rhodes from Dept of Public Works (Public Art) were also on the panel to provide valuable input into the discussion section of the workshop.
Initial feedback from the evaluation has identified that online workshops, in a variety of topics, would be beneficial to council workers and they should be held every 3 months. If you would like to contribute to the discussion on topics for workshops and how regularly they should be held, you can add to the survey by just answering questions 5 - 7.
Local Government Arts and Culture Reference Group The inaugural meeting was held on 14 April 2010. The reference group forms part of the 'Think Local Link Local' strategy outlined in Arts Queensland Artbeat strategy. It is a forum to discuss emerging issues and trends and to identify strategies and partnership opportunities. Download the minutes of the meeting
Arts Queensland Sector Plan The 2010-2013 Sector Plan sets a clear direction for government and the arts sector to work together to develop arts and culture in Queensland. It highlights the importance of the State Government working with local and federal governments and with arts and cultural organisations to achieve common goals.
Arts funding Arts Queensland s2m - small to medium arts sector - the engine room for innovation and creativity. The next program closes on 15 June 2012. It is expected that applicants will be notified of their funding outcomes in October 2011. Arts Queenslanddevelopment and presentation grants - open to individual artists, collectives and not-for-profit organisations for initiatives including new work, exhibitions, productions, industry development and cultural engagement activities. Queensland Arts CouncilRegional Quick Response Grants offer assistance up to $1,500 to individuals or organisations for projects that demonstrate a community benefit and are unable to source funds elsewhere. Applications for this program can be received at any time and an answer given to its success or otherwise within 5 business days.
Additional funding Community Heritage Grantsare now open with the National Library of Australia is offering grants of up to $15,000 for community groups to help preserve and manage locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections for future generations. Show Societies Grantsof $5000 and $100 000 are available through the Department of Infrastructure and Planning to support annual shows. There is no specific closing date.
National Cultural Policy The web forum discussion on the National Cultural Policy ended on 1 February 2010. Arts Minister Peter Garrett identified three key themes for consideration:
1. Keeping culture strong 2. Engaging the community 3. Powering the young
View the 110 submissions and the Minister's speech by visiting the web forum page.
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