RAF Consultations with Lauren Collard

Your Facilitator: Based in Meanjin/Brisbane, Lauren Collard is the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Program Manager at Flying Arts Alliance. She delights in working alongside regional artists and national administrators to support sustainable cultural activities in regional communities, ultimately strengthening the social and economic fabric of the arts industry.

With a background in arts education and administration, Lauren has a keen eye for connecting people, the arts and wellbeing. She has a particular interest in how participation in the arts affects the individual’s relation to self and mental health.

After some years delivering arts programs and managing cultural events, Lauren’s experience equips her to be an advocate for Queensland artists. Lauren’s heart lies with community engagement, and she loves being one small piece in the magnificent painting that is Australia’s regional arts sector. 

Flying Arts is the administrator in Queensland of the Regional Arts Fund (RAF), an Australian Government program provided through Regional Arts Australia.