A project which aims to introduce culturally and linguistically diverse young people to art has gained funding in the latest round of council grants.
It joins a project which helps youth tell their story about mental health.
Eight creative arts professionals have been awarded $58,218 collectively through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
They include musician Amy Ryan, who is recording her second EP, the 4K Wave project by the Ethnic Broadcasting Association QLD Ltd (Radio 4EB) and the Queensland Writers Centre’s YOUmanity project pilot.
RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Council lifestyle head Laurie Koranski said the funding highlighted the considerable talents of local creatives.
“We are pleased to support them to help bring their different creative endeavours to life,” Cr Koranski said.
Grants are available in the areas of dance, music, design, new media, visual arts, writing, theatre, performing arts, museum and cultural heritage.
Funding is delivered in two rounds annually. Applications for the next round will open on Friday, February 17 and close at 2pm on Friday, March 24 for projects beginning on Saturday, July 1.
To help with the application process, a free grant funding workshop will be held at Logan Art Gallery on Saturday, February 25 from 2pm to 4pm.
Participants can learn how to find the right grant for their project and write a strong funding application.
