Creative Engine | New Grant Round Now Open!

Have a creative idea or project you’ve been pondering that needs a bit of momentum?

Geelong Arts Centre is diving into 2025 with a new round of financial grants and in-kind studio and co-working access at their iconic Ryrie Street building!

Available Grants:

IGNITION
x 2 GRANTS AVAILABLE

For projects that are in the early stages of creation and need support in transitioning from creative development to preparation for presentation. 

·         Cash contribution: up to $5,000 (+ up to $2,000 in access costs if required)

·         In-kind access to rehearsal studio space (5 days)

·         Access to co-working and meeting spaces

JUMP START
x 2 GRANTS AVAILABLE

Jump Start cash offers grants and access to rehearsal space for ideas which need exploring further, and the space and time to do it.

·         Cash contribution: up to $3,000 (+ up to $2,000 in access costs if required)

·         In-kind access to rehearsal studio space (5 days)

·         Access to co-working and meeting spaces

PLACE TO MAKE
x 2 GRANTS AVAILABLE

Place to Make grants are designed to offer a testing ground for creatives and companies to sample and refine ideas.

·         In-kind access to rehearsal studio space (5 days ), OR,

·         In-kind desk access in Merge co-working space (3 months)

Applications are now open and close 9:00am, Monday 10 February.

Apply today at https://geelongartscentre.org.au/creative-engine/grants-support-initiatives/

A big year or artist opportunities awaits at Geelong Arts Centre in 2025, including two Grant rounds, two Launchpad showcases, more Associate Artist opportunities and the first ever Artist Intensive in the Geelong Arts Centre studios. You can learn more and plan ahead for 2025 at https://geelongartscentre.org.au/creative-engine/

ID: Two actors performing in the creative development ‘Parasail’ by Kath Dolheguy

Image credit: Skye Sobejko

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