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Geelong Arts Centre senior producer Penny McCabe said the initiative would create a boost for regional artists with strong ties to the region following a particularly challenging year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re always thrilled to be able to announce new funding opportunities for our arts community, but after the year that was, it feels particularly poignant to be able to invest in exciting new works and support some truly innovative artists,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Blink Dance artistic director Lyndel Quick said she was grateful to be a past grant recipient under the Creative Engine program.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn practical terms, it has enabled access to world-class rehearsal and performance spaces and specialist equipment, however the real highlight has been the full commitment of the Geelong Arts Centre team, to work with us as partners, to support and nurture artistic conversations and ideas,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo value the contribution of local artists they are enriching the creative ecology.\u201d<\/p>\n
The program has also supported local creatives including performing arts entity Bravo Arts and Gunditjmara theatre-maker Tom Molyneux.<\/p>\n
Under the new grant the arts centre will allocate two $5,000 payments under the \u2018Ignition\u2019 grant designed to get projects ready for presentation while two contributions of $1,000 will be made under the \u2018Jump Start\u2019 grant to explore creative ideas.<\/p>\n
The Geelong Arts Centre will further provide two winners with a \u2018Place To Make\u2019 grant offering spaces to be used for workshops, concept development or networking. Grant applications will open from 9 am on June 28 and will close at 5 pm on July 25. Successful projects will be notified on August 26.<\/p>\n
To find out more head to the Geelong Arts Centre website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
GEELONG Arts Centre is ramping up its support for local artists with a new grant under the Creative Engine initiative. Totalling $12,000 in financial grants and more than $30,000 in value-in-kind studio access, the new grants round will focus on supporting positive risk-taking among \u201chomegrown creatives\u201d. The six available grants will benefit the individuals and […]<\/p>\n