22 July, 2024

Two Gunnedah Shire groups have been successful in their applications for funding under Gunnedah Shire Council’s Section 356 Arts and Cultural Small Grants.

The Section 356 Arts and Cultural Small Grants support the work of local not-for-profit, charitable arts and cultural-focused groups and organisations.

Councillors Kate McGrath, Murray O’Keefe and Rob Hooke were endorsed to assess the 2024-2025 applications.

Cr Hooke said the program was important in supporting the arts and cultural sector in the community.

“This fund is available to offset some of the costs associated with projects and initiatives, that our local arts and cultural organisations deliver” Cr Hooke said.

“Two applicants were successful. We congratulate them and look forward to seeing their project visions come to life.”

The two successful applicants were:

• Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council - $2,700 towards their Cultural & Heritage Launch Program.
• Gunnedah Spinners & Weavers - $2,855.54 for their Makers & Shakers Fibre Arts Workshop Series.

The recommendations were endorsed by Council at last week’s July Ordinary Council Meeting.

Councillors also voted to go ahead with delivery of a second round of the Section 356 Arts and Cultural Small Grants following the NSW Local Government Election in September to support the allocation of $11,716.46 in unspent funds.