Funding helps Logan creatives bring ideas to life

2 November 2026

Eight Logan artists and arts organisations will share in almost $40,000 of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants to build skills and bring creative projects to life.

The funding supports projects across music, visual arts, community arts and performance, helping local artists develop their work and reach new audiences.

Logan Mayor Jon Raven says the projects shows just how much creative talent there is across the City of Logan.

'Logan is home to so many talented and creative people and these projects will help local artists bring their share their stories and connect with community,' Mayor Raven says.

'It’s great to see these projects strengthening our local arts scene and showcasing the creativity we have right across our city.'

The RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council that supports local arts, culture and heritage projects.

Queensland Minister for Education and the Arts John-Paul Langbroek says the program has an impressive track record of supporting local arts and cultural programs across Queensland communities.

'Each year, RADF programs reach more than one million people across Queensland, securing local arts experiences and cultural tourism opportunities in regional areas, as well as supporting local artists in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,' Minister Langbroek says.

'For 34 years, Arts Queensland has partnered with regional councils to co-invest in local arts initiatives that generate jobs, community engagement and help boost local economies. The Crisafulli Government will continue to support these vital collaborations.'

Successful Logan recipients include:

• Elly Squire from Buccan, to develop a new solo comedy and cabaret production at Kingston Butter Factory.
• Ceramic artist Dr Elizabeth Burrows from Greenbank, to be mentored by internationally-recognised mural and mosaic artist Jane Du Rand.
• Shirley Collins from Loganlea, to bring First Nations volunteers together to create a large, knitted rainbow serpent installation in the community-focused project The Rainbow Serpent Awakens – Answering Country's Call.
• Sheida Vazir-Zadeh from Waterford West, to explore stories of migration, identity and belonging in Logan through The Place That You Are photographic project.
• Bernadette Alizart from Jimboomba, for an artist development program Chasing Waterfalls.
• Anne-Marie Lovelock from Yarrabilba, to create new works for Logan Art Gallery's Extraordinary Ordinary exhibition.
• Wheatley Street Productions from Heritage Park, to produce a new original song for the Logan Dementia Choir.
• Belinda Adams from Tanah Merah, for a YouTube channel featuring conversations with global leaders in brain health.

For more information about RADF, go to logan.qld.gov.au/RADF

PHOTO AT TOP: Jimboomba artist and Regional Arts Development Fund Grant recipient Bernadette Alizart will create an artist development program titled 'Chasing Waterfalls'.