NEW TOURING FUND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUEENSLAND ARTS
Source: Queensland. Premier and Minister for the Arts. Media Release
"Premier Anna Bligh has announced the opening of a new touring fund of $1.9 million to bring fresh product and opportunities for Queensland’s performing arts in 2010 and 2011.
“This is truly a new era for Queensland touring as we invite applications from all genres—music, dance, theatre workshops, residencies, youth arts activities—who have great product that can easily be toured and that will make an artistic impact on Queensland communities,” Ms Bligh said.
“The vision for the touring fund is that a selection of the very best in arts experiences will be available to communities across the state.
Ms Bligh said the touring fund was an initiative from the Coming to a Place Near You: Touring Strategy for performing arts in Queensland 2009-2014 which reviewed gaps in services and emerging priorities."