dependent on the nature of the program and the reach of the tour. A component of the Playing Queensland Fund delivers outcomes under the Queensland Government’s Backing Indigenous Arts initiative. performing and visual artists, companies and groups with tour-ready programs; community representatives, local presenters or venue managers; international and interstate touring artists; individual agents, producers, curators and brokers. Assessment process: 1. Initial analysis of applications by Arts Queensland staff including eligibility check 2. Assessment of applications by three external peer assessors from the Arts Touring Funding Panel 3. Approval by Deputy-Director General, Arts Queensland. Local government and community partnerships What: Investment in arts and cultural experiences of locally identified priorities and opportunities within regional communities ( – RADF), in creative projects and professional practice of artists and cultural workers in Brisbane () and in development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, artists and cultural workers ( – IRADF). RADF and Creative Sparks are partnerships with local government, and IRADF is a partnership with the Torres Strait Regional Authority and 15 Aboriginal Shire Councils and incorporated community organisations throughout Queensland. IRADF delivers outcomes under the Queensland Government’s Backing Indigenous Arts initiative. How: RADF annual application process for partnering councils. Creative Sparks – triennial application process for Brisbane City Council (2013-14 to IRADF – annual application process for interested councils and organisations. Who can apply: RADF and Creative Sparks – local councils. IRADF – councils and organisations in participating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Assessment process: RADF and IRADF 1. Initial analysis by Arts Queensland staff including eligibility check 2. Assessment by external peer assessors 3. Approved by Minister for the Arts. Indigenous Art Centres What: Investment in a network of Indigenous Art Centres in Far North Queensland (including the Torres Strait) and the peak body, to support How: Invitation to apply based on track record delivering Indigenous Art Centre program
What: Investment in the development of Queensland artists and their work, through two complementary programs at the Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts (JWCoCA): • Fresh Ground Artist of up to $10,000 and a flexible package of in-kind assistance to support development of new work. There is one application round per year, with up to four applicants supported. Depending on the nature of the residency, potential outcomes include programming for JWCoCA and to intrastate, national and international markets. • Fresh Ground Space Program—access to rehearsal space at JWCoCA, with applications accepted at any time. How: . Who can apply: Queensland-based artists, companies or collectives. Assessment process: For residencies: 1. Initial analysis of applications by Arts Queensland staff including eligibility check 2. Assessment and moderation of applications by industry panel including external peers and JWCoCA Program Manager 3. Approval by the Minister for the Arts. For space: Subject to availability when application made. Awards and fellowships What: Investment in awards and fellowships which recognise, reward, and provide opportunities for outstanding Queensland artists, including: • for emerging contemporary musicians, delivered by QMusic • for early-career songwriters, delivered by QMusic • delivered by the Queensland Poetry Festival • delivered by the Queensland Poetry Festival • —managed by State Library of Queensland. How: Varies depending on the award or fellowship. Who can apply: Varies depending on the award or fellowship. Selection process: Varies depending on the award or fellowship. Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) What: Investment in delivery of the at the Brisbane Powerhouse until 2017–18. How: Agreement negotiated with Brisbane Powerhouse when awarded APAM contract by Australia Council for the Arts. World Theatre Festival