REDLAND City Council has unveiled a new initiative aimed at supporting and celebrating the region’s arts and cultural community.
The Redlands Arts Partnership Program (RAPP) will provide ongoing support to both established and emerging arts organisations, Mayor Jos Mitchell said.
She described RAPP as “a reimagining” of the companies in residence program offered through Redland Performing Arts Centre and will enable Council to increase its support of the creative arts while continuing to nurture existing partners.
“It takes a long-term view of the partnerships and how they deliver cultural impact and community benefit,” he said.
“Council is looking forward to seeing how these partnerships evolve and contribute to the cultural life of our city.”
RAPP offers support through two tiers of partnership – Companies in Residence and Program Partners – tailored to the needs of each organisation.
Companies in Residence are long-term partnerships with cultural organisations that work consistently with the community across development, performance, and participatory practice.
Program Partners are Redlands-based collectives or emerging companies supported to deliver specific projects or build their long-term sustainability.
Confirmed RAPP partners for 2026 include Companies in Residence Redland Sinfonia, Redland City Choir, Sing Sing Sing, and indelarts.
Program Partners are Brisbane Excelsior Band, MATES Theatre Genesis, Play It Forward, Redland City Bands, Redland Rhapsody Chorus, and Theatre Redlands.
Arts, Culture and Heritage portfolio representative Cr Paul Bishop said the program represented “a shared commitment to culture, community and creative excellence”.
“They will be encouraged and supported to pursue funding and other strategic opportunities to ensure long-term success and sustainability,” he said.
Further details on the Redlands Arts Partnership Program are available on the Redland Performing Arts Centre website.
