Charters Towers Regional Council are encouraging community members to take advantage of funding available for art projects, activities and events ahead of the towns 150 year celebrations in 2022.
Eligible projects will be funded through the Regional Arts Development Fund, with $35,500 grants available to the community.
The RADF- a partnership between Council and the Queensland Government, promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities.
Councillor Graham Lohmann, whose portfolio includes arts and culture, is encouraging locals to start thinking about any arts projects they would like to see in the region.
"Next year Charters Towers will celebrate 150 Years since the declaration of the gold fields. It would be great to have some arts projects to help celebrate this milestone.
"These projects can be anything from paintings, murals and statues through to events, workshops and animation of public spaces.
"We want to give the community time to start thinking about what arts projects the region would benefit from to help celebrate and commemorate 150 years of Charters Towers." Cr Lohmann said.
Not-for-profit organisations in the Region are also being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $5,000 through the next round of Community Grants.
"The Community Grants provide monetary and/or in-kind support to assist groups to deliver activities, programs, and services of an artistic, recreational, cultural, sporting or other community related pursuits," Cr Lohmann said.
"We hope that the funding available through RADF and Community Grants will assist our local organisations to make 2022 a special year for Charters Towers."
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said the Palaszczuk Government has invested $2.08 million through the RADF in 2021-22, which was matched with a contribution of approximately $2.3 million from 59 councils across the state.
"RADF is a great example of working together to deliver our COVID-19 economic recovery plan, supporting employment opportunities and creating new arts and cultural experiences in local and regional communities," Minister Enoch said.
"RADF in 2021-2022 will provide valuable social, health and economic outcomes for regional Queenslanders, and support our Government's 10-year arts roadmap priorities to strengthen Queensland communities, activate local places, and drive social change across the state."
RADF applications are now open and close on November 15.
Community Grant applications open November 1 and close November 26. For eligibility requirements and more information, visit Council's website.
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