Creative industries

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Support for Queensland arts sector

• Read about Arts Queensland funding and support:
  • Queensland Arts Showcase Program – delivered through 3 funding streams to help stabilise arts companies, support employment, and deliver COVID-safe cultural experiences.
• Find out about Australian Government support:
  • Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – funding for production and event businesses to stage new or re-shaped festivals, concerts, tours and events
  • Show Starter Loan Scheme – loans to support the delivery of new arts and entertainment live productions or events
  • Australia Council for the Arts Response Package – includes grant and reporting relief, funding adjustments, online learning series, First Nations support and digital support
  • Relief and Recovery Fund – support for regional artists and organisations, Indigenous artists and art centres, and the not-for-profit Support Act.