- The Crisafulli Government is delivering more than $1.3 million to support Queensland's talented artists to create and develop bold new work.
- The Queensland Arts Project Fund – Round 2 funds 35 Queensland artists, groups and organisations, from Cairns to Currumbin.
- New visual and performing arts works will reflect the state's stories, people and places, delivering on the Crisafulli Government's Queensland's Time to Shine strategy.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy after a decade of decline under Labor.
From circus performance to illuminated public art installations and cabaret comedy, the Crisafulli Government is delivering funding to support 35 Queensland artists, groups and organisations.
The funding injection will bring to life a broad range of new projects for Queensland audiences and communities to enjoy through Round 2 of the Queensland Arts Project Fund.
More than $1.3 million will be shared between the artists and organisations to create new visual and performing arts works that share Queensland stories, people and places.
It's just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy after a decade of decline under Labor.
Under the former Labor Government, regional arts workers were neglected, and creative venues across the State fell into disrepair with critical maintenance ignored.
The Crisafulli Government's $391.9 million Arts Budget is strengthening the foundations for a fresh start with more support for the screen industry, festivals and events, and upgrades to Queensland's key creative venues.
Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said the latest funding recipients reflected the diverse styles, interests and disciplines of Queensland's creative sector.
"The Crisafulli Government is delivering for local artists to support jobs and ensure more Queenslanders have access to world-class arts events," Minister Langbroek said.
"From Cairns to Caloundra to Currumbin, 35 recipients will share in more than $1.3 million to create exciting arts experiences right across the State.
"Since its launch late last year, the Queensland Arts Project Fund has helped some of our most-talented Queenslanders bring their creative ideas to life.
"Delivered as part of the Queensland's Time to Shine strategy, the Fund supports a pipeline of new and ambitious creative work, while also creating employment opportunities and career development across our arts sector.
"By helping local creatives to share unique histories, stories and perspectives, we are continuing to strengthen Queensland's reputation as a vibrant cultural destination in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games."
Vulcana Circus Artistic Director Allie Wilde said her work, Cashless & Care-Free would take audiences through a multi-sensory environment, blending circus, theatre, movement, poetry and live music.
"Over the past six years, my work as an artist has become increasingly intertwined with care - through motherhood, caring for ageing parents, and my work in the birth space alongside my studies in midwifery," Ms Wilde said.
"Together with the lived experience of co-director Barbara Lowing, this has shaped the artistic inquiry behind Cashless & Care-Free.
"This funding will enable Vulcana to bring together an intergenerational, cross-disciplinary ensemble to create a bold, immersive, site-specific performance that gives form to the often invisible and undervalued labour of care."
