The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) calls on local groups or individuals to submit applications for short-term arts and cultural projects seeking funding support, during two rounds each year. The RADF Program, established in 1991, is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. The highly successful state and local government partnership focuses on the development of quality art and arts practice and supports professional artists and arts practitioners living in regional Queensland. There are six funding categories for activities including Developing Regional Skills, Building Community Cultural Capacity, Regional Partnerships, Cultural Tourism, Concept Development and Contemporary Collections/Stories. Application forms and guidelines are available at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum website, Council offices, libraries and community centres, as well as online at http://gragm.qld.gov.au/radf or phone 4976 6766 and forms can be posted to you.