An initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, RASN has been empowering Queensland regions to realise arts and cultural ambitions and drive change through arts-led initiatives since 2018. Previously delivered through geographically based service areas, the refreshed network now connects artists with artform specialists across the state, ensuring creatives can access the expertise most relevant to their practice regardless of where they live. Artists have the opportunity to connect with advisors and peers face-to-face or via a digital service mentoring platform provided by Brancher.
What RASN does
RASN provides a specialised support system designed to amplify the voices of regional, rural and remote creators.
Capacity Building
Bolstering the skills and capabilities of artists and arts workers through workshops, mentorship, and professional development programs.
Stategic Brokering
Connecting artists with funding bodies, industry partners, stakeholders and opportunities across Queensland’s arts and cultural sector.
Coaching and Mentoring
Offering expert advice on grant writing, project development, and navigating the arts business landscape.
Resources and Learning
Sharing practical tools, industry knowledge and information that helps artists access opportunities and build sustainable creative livelihoods.
RASN Statewide Service Provider: Topology
Topology is the statewide service provider for RASN Queensland. Topology is dedicated to delivering and supporting regional arts programs and services to ensure a diverse and thriving creative landscape ranging from communities such as Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Doomadgee and Boulia and as far north as Normanton, Mornington Island, and across the state east to Burdekin, Townsville and Palm Island.
As leaders in the defining aspects of creativity in Australia, Topology has toured internationally, nationally and regionally throughout Queensland for over 25 years, bringing a range of performances, cross artform collaborations and creative programs.
Regional Service Providers
Topology works alongside five Queensland arts organisations to provide artform-specific services and expert advice statewide:
– artisan (visual arts, craft and design)
– AusDance (dance)
– Flying Arts Alliance (visual arts)
– JUTE (theatre)
– QMusic (music)
Additionally, Topology will provide multi-arts support including festivals and community engagement. Regionally based arts advisors from each company will deliver tailored support to arts and arts organisations across these disciplines for free. Learn more about these advisors or book a time to meet with them here.