News
31 May, 2025
Firing up with new kiln fund
CABOOLTURE Historical Village Potters Inc has received a major boost, securing $17,790 from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) to purchase a brand-new kiln.
The grant is a significant win for the local creative community, enabling the Potters to continue their hands-on contribution to preserving and promoting Caboolture’s rich cultural heritage through ceramic art.
The funding comes as part of more than $108,000 invested in the Pumicestone region in the latest round of the GCBF, which supports community groups across Queensland.
The new kiln will enhance the group’s capacity to produce and fire pottery on-site at the Caboolture Historical Village, offering both members and visitors the opportunity to witness traditional and modern pottery techniques in action.
The Caboolture Potters are a vital part of the local arts scene, known for their demonstrations, workshops, and commitment to keeping local history alive through creative expression.
Community groups are reminded that the next GCBF Super Round opens on June 9 and closes on July 18, offering another opportunity for community groups to apply for funding.
The GCBF is Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program and distributes approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups. The GCBF funding helps these groups to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for local communities.
