Queensland Arts Showcase Program

Objectives of the QASP:

• Supports the development and presentation of new arts and cultural works by individual Queensland artists, organisations, and communities
• Strengthens skills development, and provide new employment and career development opportunities for artists and arts workers
• Grows a pipeline of high-quality arts, cultural products, and experiences.

What the funding can be used for:

• The Fund supports applications from individuals and organisations for projects and programs at different stages of development and across multiple stages from creative development through to production, presentation, and distribution
• For example, you can apply for just the creative development stage of a new work or apply to fund the project from its early stages through to a tour of the finished work
• In addition, applicants have the options to apply for additional funding towards an industry placement as part of the project, and/or the fees for the commissioning of new live or recorded music as part of your project.

Funding:

• Single year projects: up to $70,000 for projects and programs for up to 12 months.
• Two-year projects: up to $150,000 (open to applications in January and April 2023) for projects and programs that need a larger and/or longer scale of development of up to two-years and include presentation and/or distribution.

Applicants may only receive 1 QASP grant per calendar year.

Additional funding available:

• PLUS up to $60,000 towards a full-time industry placement for 12-months (or a pro rata equivalent for part-time) with a focus on arts management and/or arts production
• PLUS up to $10,000 towards fees for Queensland-based composers, musicians or librettists to support the commissioning of new live or recorded music as part of your project.

Applicants can apply for funding under their own name (as an individual, collective or organisation) or be auspiced by another body that makes the application on their behalf, where applicable.