Regional Arts core funding uplift, by Create NSW
Photography: 'End of the line' George Williams, Walgett
Communities in the Outback Arts region are set to benefit as a result of a funding boost by Create NSW into the Regional Arts Network. This increase in core organisational funding will support employment opportunities and exciting new community initiatives.
The NSW Government, through Create NSW, will invest over $3.4 million in the Regional Arts Network in 2021/22 that includes $200,000 per annum to each Regional Arts Development Organisation (RADO) across the state, which is an increase from $168,000 in core operational funds in 2020/21.
Outback Arts Executive Director Jamie-Lea Trindall says “It is vital that our Regional Arts Development Organisations are valued by the state government and financially supported to succeed. We are excited to have our core organisational funding increased which will strengthen the delivery of exciting arts and cultural experiences in our region.”
“We know that regional communities do well when they run their own show, and I am delighted the NSW Government is delivering an additional $32,000 per annum in core funding to each member of the Regional Arts Network.”
“The RADOs play a critical role in developing arts and cultural talent in NSW communities, through locally driven arts events and festivals, partnerships with local government, businesses and organisations and individual support for creatives. This funding uplift from the NSW Government is proof that we are serious about investing in our local talent.” Mr Harwin, Minister for the Arts said.
The statewide Regional Arts Network has been developed over the past 30 years with core funding from the NSW Government and through local Council support, to assist RADOs to inform and promote arts and cultural activity within the local community including opportunities for creative professionals in the regions.
