Playing Queensland Fund
Funding for tour-ready artists and performing arts organisations
Last Updated: 22 June 2020
Playing Queensland Fund
The Playing Queensland Fund provides funding for tour-ready artists and performing arts organisations to help them with the costs of touring regional Queensland.
What do you get?
Funding of up to $250,000.
Who is this for?
Tour-ready artists and performing arts organisations.
Overview
The Playing Queensland Fund supports the delivery of performing and visual arts projects that are ready to tour and have a strong public demand in regional Queensland communities.
There are 4 funding streams available:
- Performing Arts Touring - Individuals and Small-to-Medium Sector
- Performing Arts Touring - Major performing Arts Organisations
- Visual Arts Touring
- Arts and Education
Funding is only available for for net touring costs, including but not limited to:
- accommodation
- artists fees
- travel
- transport costs
- freight and associated costs
- exhibition installation and dismantling costs
- vehicle and equipment hire
What are the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible, you must:
- have an Australian business number (ABN)
- be based in Queensland
- demonstrate that the touring product is from Queensland
- over 18 years of age, or have a legal guardian co-sign
- satisfy the reporting requirements of any previous Arts Queensland funding
- demonstrate how this tour differs from what your organisation is currently funded to deliver (only relevant for organisations receiving Arts Queensland investment)
- include at least 2 regional Queensland communities in the proposal
- hold current public liability insurance that meets the requirements of the tour an its venues (minimum $10 million)
How do you apply?
Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Arts Queensland.
