Queens Park Theatre receives $80,000 from State Government from regional performing arts program

Queens Park Theatre has received $80,000 from the State Government through the In the House funding scheme, part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program. The funding is part of $740,000 given to regional performing arts venues in the most recent round of funding. The City of Greater Geraldton said it was thankful for the funding which will go to a series of projects called “Something for you” which aims to promote QPT’s performances to the community and attract new audiences. “Thanks to this funding, the public can look forward to a variety of extended residencies by artists incorporating workshops, community conversations, storytelling and exhibitions,” a spokesperson said. Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman said Queens Park Theatre and the nine other venues receiving funding would not only provide quality entertainment, but also support the wider community. “Through this funding we’re raising the quality, scale and profile of contemporary performing arts productions in regional centres, which in turn boosts tourism and employment opportunities,” he said This funding comes after the QPT received a $90,000 Lotterywest grant recently to help subsidise a range of productions and workshops.