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The 2026 Membership Drive is open

Join or renew before 24 September for your chance to win!

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NOW OPEN: 2026 Small Regional Presenters Fund

Supports regional communities to program and present shows in their area.

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RAV 2027 Touring program is live!

Discover what’s touring regional Victoria in 2027

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RAV Member sessions

From online sessions to member meet-ups, there are lots of ways for RAV Members to get involved

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Latest News

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Funding
Media Release
News
August 6, 2026

The 2026 Small Regional Presenters Fund is now open!

The SRP Fund helps to bring even more arts and culture to Victoria’s regions.

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Membership
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Organisational Updates
July 30, 2026

2026 Membership Drive now open!  

We’re looking forward to welcoming current members back for another year, and new members to our creative community.

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Organisational Updates
July 28, 2026

Payday Super is here: what the 1 July changes mean for artists, creatives and arts organisations

Big changes to Australia’s superannuation came into effect on 1 July 2026. They affect almost everyone working in the creative sector, find out if you’re impacted.

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Organisational Updates
July 21, 2026

Impact Story: Shifting the Playbook and Welcoming Spaces—Learning together

An update about our work with VicHealth and the Shifting the Playbook program

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Creative Communities
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Support Us
July 16, 2026

Supporter Story: Jenny and Ian Hearnes

We’re shining a spotlight on some of RAV’s generous donors, Jenny and Ian Hearnes.

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Upcoming Events

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Member Events
15 Aug

The Sound Doctor presents Fruit Bats (USA) Solo

US legendary indie-folk singer, Eric D. Johnson on his debut tour
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Member Events
28 Feb – 16 Aug

Lisa Waup | after ever here

Exhibition by Lisa Waup that brings together printed works, utilitarian vessels, sculptures, and body adornment, each imbued with layered stories of material history. Showing until Sunday 16 August.
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Member Events
17 Jul – 16 Aug

“Nature Speaks” environmental arts prize

Environmental art prize. ENTRIES OPEN: 1 May – 30 June. Exhibition Dates: 17 July – 16 August
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Member Events
16 Aug

DRAMAFEST SOUTHWEST August Series

DRAMAFEST SOUTHWEST is a series of youth-focused drama and acting workshops led by an international…
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Member Events
22 Aug

Artist Talks: Michael Donnelly and Elizabeth Blakeman

Michael Donnelly and Elizabeth Blakeman come together for a lively conversation sharing insights into their art practices.
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Current Opportunities

Funding, Grants and Residencies
Closes: 18 Aug
In a Good Place Grants
Round 12 of the In a Good Place program is now open

Jobs and Volunteering
Closes: 19 Aug
Technical Operations Lead
Ready to take the next step in your career at a world-class venue?

Jobs and Volunteering
Closes: 21 Aug
Senior Technician – Stage Management
This is an exciting addition designed to support the arts centre’s ongoing expansion and growing…

Professional Development
Closes: 26 Aug
Superannuation in the creative industries
Wednesday 26 August, 10 – 11.30am. In-person and online participation available

Artist Callouts, Expressions of Interest and Prizes
Closes: 28 Aug
Artists of Gippsland
Entries now open for Gippsland based artists to be part of a regional touring exhibition

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Latest Resources

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Regional Arts Fund: Information Session and Q&A

Hear from RAV Grants Manager Jim Rimmer about what makes a strong Regional Arts Fund application
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Marketing for Community Presenters: Information Session and Q&A

Learn about Audience Development and how to identify what your community is interested in.
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Grant Case Study: Castlemaine the Musical

Supported through a RAF Project Grant, Castlemaine the Musical exemplifies the power of locally driven storytelling.
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Insurance for Individuals & Organisations: Information Session and Q&A

In these online information sessions, Simone from GSA Insurance Brokers discussed all things insurance for individuals and organisations.
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Audience Atlas Victoria: Insights for Regional Creatives

In this online information session and Q&A Debbie Spence from MHM shares the latest insights from Audience Atlas Victoria 2024.
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