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Several community art programs will share more than $48,000, thanks to a recent funding approval from Gladstone Regional Council.
In a general meeting on May 4, Gladstone Regional Council heard 11 applications were received for the Regional Arts Development Fund Round One for 2020-21.
Councillors voted unanimously to fund seven of the 11 applications.
Gladstone Independent Schools Music Association, Boyne Tannum Arts Business Community Association, Ping Carlyon, Sharon Hare, Kathryn Apel, Luke Graham and Rosedale State School will share $48,685.97 for art projects across the region.
General manager Community Development and Events Kylie Lee said a majority of the applications were of “very high calibre”.
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It had missing keys and was past its prime time but a thrown away piano somehow avoided becoming crushed on the rubbish heap.
It was moved inside the Incredable Tip Shop where Clancy Morgan spotted the old, worn out girl and proved it deserved a second lease on life.
“Many customers stopped to listen and really enjoyed the entertainment; some even came to compliment me on how nice it was to hear someone play the piano,” Ms Morgan said.
“This got me thinking about how lovely it would be to place a reconditioned piano somewhere in the Mackay community.”