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REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS ROUND 20, 2023/24 · Report
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 13 NOVEMBER 2023
6.6 REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS
ROUND 20, 2023/24
Author Arts and Culture Manager, Paul Brinkman
Community Services Department
Index ECM/Topic/26.31 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) 2022 - Ongoing
Attachments 1. Attachment 1 - Recommendations - Round 20 RADF
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports cultural activity through the professional
development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland. RADF is a
partnership between State Government, through Arts Queensland and Noosa Council.
This report relates to recommendations from the RADF Committee for awarding grants in round 20.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Arts and Culture Manager to the General Committee Meeting
dated 13 November 2023 regarding applications to the Regional Arts Development Fund Round 20,
2023/24 and approve the recommendations of the Assessment Committee as outlined in Attachment
1 to the report.
REPORT
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports cultural activity through the professional
development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland. RADF is a
partnership between State Government, through Arts Queensland and Noosa Council.
The RADF Committee is chaired by Councillor Karen Finzel and comprises external professional
arts industry representatives with Council officers in supporting roles.
This report covers RADF round 20 which opened on 9 August 2023 and closed on 12 September
2023.
Promotion of this RADF grant round included media releases to newspapers and information was
posted on Council’s website, circulated to Council’s arts database and placed on social media
(Facebook).
Support to applicants was provided by the Arts and Culture Development Officer, the Community
Development Officer and the Grants Officer. Staff attended face-to-face meetings with individual
applicants and responded to telephone enquiries and emails.
As per the Community Grants Policy, all RADF applicants were required to speak to a grants officer
to discuss their project and gain support through the application process.
Assessment
On 26 October 2023, all applications received were assessed by the RADF Committee against the
following generic RADF assessment criteria:
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 13 NOVEMBER 2023 • Will the project develop the paid artist’s professional life? • Will the project benefit the community, both directly and indirectly? • Is the project well planned and achievable? • Will the project increase the sustainably of quality and diverse creative communities? They were also assessed against the two Noosa specific priority areas for 2023-24: • Arts make social impact • Arts activates spaces In accordance with RADF Guidelines, committee members are required to declare any conflicts of interest and once declared the committee member is then not involved in related deliberations. In this round, 1 members of the committee declared a conflict of interest for 1 of the applications. A total of 8 applications requesting $56,850 were received and assessed by the RADF Committee. The RADF Committee has recommended 4 applications for funding, totalling $28,150. The projects recommended for funding are excellent in quality and diversity, and will employ quality artists and arts workers who will engage in valuable arts and cultural activities across the shire. Link to Corporate Plan 2. Liveability - 2.3 Nurture arts and culture to enrich the identity and vibrancy of communities, highlight local talent, celebrate First Nations culture and encourage creative participation and expression. Previous Council Consideration Since 2014, Noosa Council has had a RADF partnership with Arts Queensland. As part of this partnership, Noosa Council is able to offer grants to artists and arts organisations within the Noosa Shire. These are assessed by the RADF Committee and approved by Council twice each year. Finance RADF is a partnership between the State Government, through Arts Queensland and Noosa Council. Funds awarded to Noosa Council are matched by Noosa Council annually. Council has a base funding agreement with Arts Queensland dated 2 September 2021. This agreement has been amended through a Deed of Variation to include funding commitments for the following 2022/23 and 2023/24 financial years. This Round (20), a total of 8 applications requesting $56,850 were received. The RADF Committee is recommending 4 applications for funding, totalling $28,150. RADF Carry over from 22/23 $5,018 23/24 Budget allocation $30,000 Arts Qld Contribution $30,000 Total $65,018 Round 20 recommended grants $28,150 Balance remaining for Round 21 $36,868 Risk & Opportunities There are no risk implications.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 13 NOVEMBER 2023
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The following RADF Committee members:
• Clr. Karen Finzel (Chair)
• Jane Rivers
• Trevor Purvis
• Carol Watkins
• Bronwyn Edinger
• Partnerships Manager, Arts Queensland
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
Office of the CEO, Mayor & Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors
Mayor & Councillors x Director Director
Chief Executive Officer x Community Development Financial Services
Executive Officers Sport & Active Lifestyles Fleet
x Community Engagement x Arts & Culture x Revenue Services
People & Culture x Community Connection ICT
Governance Customer Experience Procurement
Commercial Property
Strategy & Environment Development & Regulation Infrastructure Services
Director Director Director
Strategic Land Use Planning Development Assessment Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
Economic Development & Local Laws Civil and Asset operations
Destination Management
Environmental Services Environmental Health Waste
Innovation & Digital Hub Building & Plumbing Building & Facilities
Property / Permits Disaster Management