APPLICATIONS for the Creative Projects Fund are now open.
Announced last month, the program seeks to support Victorian artists, creative collectives, and organisations to develop exciting new work and undertake professional development opportunities.
There are two focus areas of the program, offering pathways for both new and established practitioners to develop their creative projects and careers.
The Uncovering Talent focus area provides grants of $5,000 to creatives at any career level who haven’t received a Creative Victoria grant before, while the Projects focus area provides grants of between $10,000 to $20,000 to creatives with a proven track record.
Acting Minister for Creative Industries Natalie Hutchins invited creatives to put forward their application, emphasising that the $40.5 billion industry solidified Victoria as the creative state.
“At the heart of our $40.5 billion industries and our reputation as the creative state, are people generating new work and connecting with audiences,” she said.
“This fund helps Victorian creatives to develop new ideas and deliver products and experiences that reflect our diverse stories and culture.”
Previously funded projects include an immersive art walk event along the Boolarra Rail Trail in Gippsland and the Neurokin Festival, a regionally-based live and online neurodiversity arts festival.
Other projects include a mobile arts and craft pop-up event for Children’s Book Week in Laverton and new theatre works by First Nations Theatre.
Applications for the Creative Projects Fund are now open and will close at 3pm on Thursday, February 13. For more information, visit creative.vic.gov.au/funding-opportunities.
