Creative workshops among latest projects to be awarded RADF grants
Four creative projects will share in more than $13,700 from Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), providing Lockyer Valley locals with access to more arts and cultural experiences.
The fund, provided by the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council, supports the development of arts and cultural practices including visual arts, craft and design, multimedia, film, theatre, music, dance, literature and writing.
Council’s Libraries and Galleries Portfolio Councillor, Julie Reck said this round of RADF would fund a variety of projects, ranging from an Aboriginal metal art project to creative writing and music workshops.
“Round 3 of our 2025-26 RADF program received some great, creative briefs, and even better, is supporting three first-time applicants.
“I am always impressed with just how forward-thinking our applications are, and this round is a great example of that.
“There really is no limit when it comes to what can be achieved in the Lockyer Valley.
“This round, Council has provided more than $13,700 to four recipients who can now launch their works, and $53,000 in total this financial year!
"RADF really does go such a long way towards helping our flourishing arts sector reach their full potential and provides our residents with access to more arts and cultural experiences,” Cr Reck said.
• Leanne Ballschmieter - $5,550 for Aussie Quick Quilting Workshop. This grant will be used to bring professional tutors, with proven records of success, into the community to share skills allowing everyone to complete a quilt in just one day.
• Stephen Hogarth - $2,500 for Country in Steel: Cultural Learning Through Contemporary Aboriginal Metal Art. Through this project, the artist will develop specialist fabrication capability and produce Authentic Aboriginal Art steel installations for educational, cultural and community spaces across the Lockyer Valley region.
• Griffith University/Dr Alex Philp - $2,879 for the delivery of four creative writing workshops and one literary salon event, where Lockyer Valley residents will develop skills to write and share stories inspired by where they live.
• Dr Charlie Thomson - $2,900 for Library Loops - Hip Hop Music Workshops. You will not be shushed in the library! Participants will record sounds from the library to write and produce their own original hip-hop song with industry professionals, The Educator and Master Wolf!
For more information on RADF, contact 5462 0317, email galleries@lvrc.qld.gov.au or visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/grants-and-funding
