The 2025 Regional Arts Fund grants are now open!
Supporting participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression.
Online lunchtime information sessions
Stefanie Ball from the Funding Centre will join us on 20 February to give you the lowdown on SmartySearch Grants
2025 Touring Program
Presenters and venues can now book an amazing selection of shows touring in 2025
Latest News
Funding
News
Organisational Updates
February 3, 2025
The 2025 Regional Arts Fund grants are now open!
The Regional Arts Fund supports participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression.
Employment
Funding
News
January 6, 2025
Current Jobs, Grants & Opportunities
Check out our round-up of jobs, grants and opportunities relevant to regional Victorian creatives and organisations.
News
Organisational Updates
December 19, 2024
Impact Story: Future Arts Movement
Learn more about the Future Arts Movement, a series of workshops, mentorships, and events for young people aged 12-25 years, that has engaged over 700 young people
News
Organisational Updates
December 19, 2024
Impact Story: Two years of Making Change
RAV has been Making Change in the G21 region for over two years now. Take a look at our successes and the highlights reel
News
Organisational Updates
December 18, 2024
Impact Story: RAV celebrates 20+ years of partnership with ACTF
Read about our 20+ year partnership with the Australian Children’s Theatre Foundation
Upcoming Events
Member Events
From: April 25, 2025
Lyrebird Presents at Meeniyan – Daniel Champagne
An intimate evening with one of the finest guitar players of this generation, Daniel Champagne, live at Meeniyan Town Hall.
RAV Events
From: February 20, 2025
SmartySearch Grants – Information Session and Q&A
Are you looking for new opportunities and grants for your practice and/or organisation? The SmartySearch…
Member Events
From: April 12, 2025
Lyrebird Presents at Meeniyan – John Craigie (USA)
John Craigie is back in our open arms in a three-week run around the country…
Member Events
From: February 2, 2025
Global Worming workshop for kids 3-6
Spend a day in the forest town of Blackwood and explore an artists garden, then make a worm soft sculpture
Member Events
From: January 17, 2025
Above the Snow Line
Exhibition that poignantly explores the resilience and fragility of snow gums in Victoria’s Alpine National Park, highlighting their beauty and the urgent need for conservation.
Latest Resources
CaPT Professional Development Series – The Artforms of Circus & Physical Theatre
A valuable hour-long webinar offering in-depth knowledge tailored for teams seeking a deeper understanding of circus and physical theatre.
CaPT Professional Development Series – Exploring Collaborative Ventures: Unlocking Partnership Models in the Circus Industry
In this webinar Fergus Linehan delved into the realm of collaborative ventures within the circus industry.
What to Present to Your Community
Options to help decide what type of live performance or event you would like to present for your community.
Getting Set Up as a Community Presenter
You have a hall or a venue and a community that’s excited about the creative possibilities of the space – that’s a great start!
Developing Grant Applications for Community Presenters
Points for developing grant applications for community presenters.
We are working across creative communities in the G21 region – City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Queenscliff and Bellarine, Colac Otways and Golden Plains
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