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Sydney Morning Herald
29-07-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Forrests' foundation tips $3.3 million into WA's regional arts sector
'This partnership is about strategically aligning resources and amplifying impact to give the regional arts sector and artists the long-term support they need to thrive,' Hartman said. Regional Arts WA chief executive Dr Pilar Kasat described the partnership with Minderoo as a pivotal moment. 'Minderoo has been supporting Regional Arts WA since 2019. But this takes the investment to a whole other level,' Kasat said. 'It is a ten-fold increase on anything that has gone before. It is a game-changer for us. 'This is the beginning of something much bigger and an open invitation for others to help shape and strengthen the future impact of the regional arts sector. 'This money will be used in a very strategic way to enable all those organisations in the Regional Arts Network to source funds locally and obtain further funds from the state and federal governments.' Kasat believed one of the major problems for regional arts organisations was the fragmented nature of funding. Each time an organisation plans a program they have to apply to a range of bodies at a federal, state and local council level as well as approach philanthropic organisations such as Minderoo. 'The subsidised sector is extremely grateful for the support we receive. But it is a problem when so many resources are consumed in applying for that funding. There has to be a better way of supporting regional organisations,' Kasat said. 'One of our aims with the Minderoo partnership is to pilot what we are calling the Creative Collaboration Fund. Hopefully, we will be able to streamline the process of applying for funding and open up new avenues for support.' Kasat said another major problem facing organisations such as Regional Arts WA was that investment typically does did cover the cost of running the company or administering the projects. 'In the Pay It What It Takes report published in 2022, Social Ventures Australia came up with a figure saying that any not-for-profit organisation needs to put aside 25 to 30 per cent of the total amount of funding to cover your own costs so you are not depleting your own organisation,' Kasat said. 'This is why the Minderoo partnership is so important. Over 70 per cent of the resources will be directed to 20 organisations who are part of the Regional Arts Network and their communities while less than 30 per cent will come to Regional Arts WA to deliver this project and continue our advocacy.' The partnership with Minderoo also means they are backing the vision of Thrive!, an investment framework Kasat and her team spent many months evolving. Kasat believed supporting regional arts had never been more important because of the challenges faced by those who lived outside the metropolitan area, including higher rates of mental health issues. Loading She also believed it was important to challenge the notion that art produced in the regions was not as significant as art produced in the city. And in some aspects of the arts, such as a work having a sense of place, rural artists excel even more than those in the city. 'Not everyone wants to exhibit, for example, but everyone should have the opportunity to engage with art,' she said.
The Age
29-07-2025
- Business
- The Age
Forrests' foundation tips $3.3 million into WA's regional arts sector
'This partnership is about strategically aligning resources and amplifying impact to give the regional arts sector and artists the long-term support they need to thrive,' Hartman said. Regional Arts WA chief executive Dr Pilar Kasat described the partnership with Minderoo as a pivotal moment. 'Minderoo has been supporting Regional Arts WA since 2019. But this takes the investment to a whole other level,' Kasat said. 'It is a ten-fold increase on anything that has gone before. It is a game-changer for us. 'This is the beginning of something much bigger and an open invitation for others to help shape and strengthen the future impact of the regional arts sector. 'This money will be used in a very strategic way to enable all those organisations in the Regional Arts Network to source funds locally and obtain further funds from the state and federal governments.' Kasat believed one of the major problems for regional arts organisations was the fragmented nature of funding. Each time an organisation plans a program they have to apply to a range of bodies at a federal, state and local council level as well as approach philanthropic organisations such as Minderoo. 'The subsidised sector is extremely grateful for the support we receive. But it is a problem when so many resources are consumed in applying for that funding. There has to be a better way of supporting regional organisations,' Kasat said. 'One of our aims with the Minderoo partnership is to pilot what we are calling the Creative Collaboration Fund. Hopefully, we will be able to streamline the process of applying for funding and open up new avenues for support.' Kasat said another major problem facing organisations such as Regional Arts WA was that investment typically does did cover the cost of running the company or administering the projects. 'In the Pay It What It Takes report published in 2022, Social Ventures Australia came up with a figure saying that any not-for-profit organisation needs to put aside 25 to 30 per cent of the total amount of funding to cover your own costs so you are not depleting your own organisation,' Kasat said. 'This is why the Minderoo partnership is so important. Over 70 per cent of the resources will be directed to 20 organisations who are part of the Regional Arts Network and their communities while less than 30 per cent will come to Regional Arts WA to deliver this project and continue our advocacy.' The partnership with Minderoo also means they are backing the vision of Thrive!, an investment framework Kasat and her team spent many months evolving. Kasat believed supporting regional arts had never been more important because of the challenges faced by those who lived outside the metropolitan area, including higher rates of mental health issues. Loading She also believed it was important to challenge the notion that art produced in the regions was not as significant as art produced in the city. And in some aspects of the arts, such as a work having a sense of place, rural artists excel even more than those in the city. 'Not everyone wants to exhibit, for example, but everyone should have the opportunity to engage with art,' she said.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Metro Council approves majority of Baton Rouge mayor's tax plan
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Most of Mayor-President Sid Edwards' proposed tax plan was passed by the Metro Council Wednesday and now heads to the November ballot for voters' approval. Edwards celebrated the vote, calling it 'an important step forward' for the parish. The Thrive! plan aims to address the budget while maintaining critical services and reducing debt without increasing taxes. The only part of the plan that won't be on the ballot is the alimony tax resolution, which was removed after community feedback. 'We paid attention to the voters. We just talked about it, and we said, 'you know what? Let's just not put that in there. Let's get rid of the tax,'' Edwards said. The proposed plan would rededicate taxes from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System (EBRPL), Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control, and the Council on Aging to the general fund. The mayor's office said $52.4 million would be used to pay down debt, and a one-time payment of $6 million would go to parish-wide services, including infrastructure, drainage improvements, and public safety. 'We feel that we have accomplished our goals, which first and most important was to keep our dedicated millage and to receive a millage at which we can continue our operations,' EBRPL Director Katrina Stokes said. She added that work needs to be done to educate voters before November. Recurring funds from the plan would generate $21 million for ongoing debt obligations, with $4.5 million remaining annually to stabilize the budget. 'This plan doesn't make us whole, but it is a much-needed first step on the path to financial stability,' Edwards said. Voters in East Baton Rouge can expect to see items from the plan as three separate ballot items. Are you earning enough to 'live comfortably' in Baton Rouge? Here's what it takes Free mental health support now available for youth around Baton Rouge, in person or virtual Two British influencers Josh & Jase coming to Baton Rouge during their tour of Louisiana Detectives arrest Gonzales man charged with child porn after tip Adam Sandler says goodbye to Morris, the alligator in 'Happy Gilmore' Metro Council approves majority of Baton Rouge mayor's tax plan Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
