Kingston Arts

Kingston Arts Performing Arts Development Program 2025 

Whether you're an emerging artist itching to explore a new idea, or a seasoned professional ready to push creative boundaries, our program is designed to support your growth.

Professional Development

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Dec 14, 2025

Location

Victoria

Artform

Performing Arts

Overview:  

Kingston Arts is pleased to announce our new Performing Arts Development Program, designed to support local creatives in our vibrant arts community. Located just 15km from Melbourne CBD, we can offer tailored assistance to help bring your vision to life.  

Applications are now open for January – December 2025. This is an ongoing program with monthly assessments. Applications must be submitted by the 14th day of each month to be considered for that month’s assessment.  

 

What we offer:  

  • In-kind venue hire at Kingston Arts Centre for up to 20 days 
  • Seed funding of up to $5,000 
  • Advice and support from the Kingston Arts team 
  • Consideration for future programming at Kingston Arts  

 

Eligible activities include:  

  • Creation, development and/or presentation of new work 
  • Project or artform research and development 
  • Engagement of specialist practitioners (e.g., directors, dramaturgs, choreographers) 
  • Skills development activities (workshops, classes, mentorships) 
  • Community engagement activities  

 

Selection criteria:   

Applications will be assessed on quality, viability, and connection to the Kingston community. We’re looking for projects that demonstrate artistic vision, innovation, and benefit to both the artists and our local community.  

 

Click here to learn more.  

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Image Credit: The Fence (2023) by 29 Scenes

Photo Credit: Cameron Grant

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