RADF Mixer and Panel Discussion
From understanding the application process to hearing real-world experiences, this event offers practical advice and behind-the-scenes insight into what it really takes to get an arts project off the ground.
The RADF Mixer, aimed at Sunshine Coast artists and art workers, is a free and informative session designed to demystify the RADF grant process, celebrate local creative success, and inspire new collaborations across the region.
The session will bring together experienced grant program facilitators, past successful RADF recipients and peer assessors for a dynamic session of learning, connection and inspiration.
Session: Maroochy Surf Club, 6 August 2025, 5-8pm
Event program
- 5pm - 6pm: Information session and guidelines hosted by Sunshine Coast Council's Creative Sector Development team.
- 6:15 - 6:45pm: Hosted panel discussion with previous successful RADF recipients, Shaye Hardisty and Ketakii Jewson-Brown . The panel will explore what went into the development of 'The Sunshine Coat' project, their experience applying for RADF apply and how that evolved into their recent Horizon 2025 presentation, "Confashional".
- 6:50 - 7:10pm: Facilitated Networking.
- 7:20 - 7:50pm: Hosted panel discussion with RADF Peer Assessors, Ant McKenna and Lynne Bradley .
Registrations are essential, limited places
Panel discussion with Shaye and Ket
ShayeKet is the collaborative duo of Shaye Hardisty and Ketakii Jewson-Brown. These multi-disciplinary artists slip into the seams between performance, protest, and play.
Their work is about community, craftism and their unique friendship and collaboration - they are the artists behind The Sunshine Coat Project and Confashional.
ShayeKet's 'Confashional', Horizon 25, Image: NicMorley
Both projects received funding through RADF and ShayeKet have also been successful in leveraging this support to gain further support through local investors, the Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation and Creative Australia’s - Australian Cultural Fund Campiagn.
RADF Grants Funding
Ben Tupas, Flooded Mall Pieta 2023 Photographer Alison Mooney
The round for Arts Projects - Major Projects and Artist Development - Mentorship opened 21 July and closes 1 September 2025.
Information sessions
The Creative Sector Development team regularly host online and in person information sessions, panels and one on one consults to support applicants and provide information.
Bookings and registrations are essential, see below for upcoming sessions and events.
Wed 6 Aug: RADF Info Session & Panel Discussion at Maroochy Surf Club
Wed 13 Aug: Book a 30 minute RADF 1-on-1 Consult at City Hall Maroochydore
The Regional Arts Development Fund
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.