The 2027 Creative Learning program is live!
More arts. More choice. More ways to bring creativity to your school..
RAV 2027 Touring program is live!
RAV Member sessions
From online sessions to member meet-ups, there are lots of ways for RAV Members to get involved
Latest News
Communities
Membership
News
Organisational Updates
October 6, 2026
Impact Story: Our record-breaking Membership Drive!
Our regional creative network is growing with our highest new member intake ever!
News
Organisational Updates
Support Us
September 30, 2026
Save the Date: Make Regional Art Happen this AusArt Day
RAV is taking part in AusArt Day with a fundraising campaign to support the creation of a brand-new performance work for a regional Victorian town.
Communities
News
Organisational Updates
South West
September 28, 2026
Impact Story: Building Connections across the southwest
Creative Exchange brought southwest creatives together to make new connections, share knowledge and spark collaborations that will continue beyond the event.
News
Organisational Updates
September 21, 2026
South West Creatives Survey opens across Victoria’s southwest
Creatives across southwest Victoria are invited to take part in a regional pulse-check on the creative industries.
Media Release
News
Projects
South West
September 7, 2026
New regional project for young creatives
Young creatives aged 16–25 from across the southwest are invited to be part of Creative Uprising.
Upcoming Events
Touring
25 Jul – 10 Oct
Songs for Halls
Songs inspired by our life and experiences in beautiful Victoria and a special song written for your town.
RAV Events
15 Oct
Support Act Mini: Burnout
Join us for bite-sized mental health skills builder about burnout.
RAV Events
17 Oct
Apollo Bay RAV Member Meet-up
Join us in Apollo Bay for a RAV Member Meet-up!
RAV Events
12 Nov
Support Act Mini: Boundaries
Join us for bite-sized mental health skills builder about boundaries. Learn to protect your peace without pushing people away.
RAV Events
3 Dec
Support Act Mini: Creative Sustainability
Join us for bite-sized mental health skills builder about creative sustainability. Learn to build a creative life that doesn’t burn you out.
Current Opportunities
First Nations Focused
Closes: 6 Oct
WorkSafe Victoria Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Artwork Commission
Share Your Story Through Art
Artist Callouts, Expressions of Interest and Prizes
Closes: 12 Oct
LAUNCHPAD 2.0
Guiding original works from early development to presentation
First Nations Focused
Closes: 16 Oct
Creative Lab First Nations Artist/s’ Project
An arts development opportunity available to First Nations artist/s or arts collectives working in any…
Artist Callouts, Expressions of Interest and Prizes
Closes: 19 Oct
La Mama Connect: 2027
Applications open for PLAY and FESTIVALS 2027 at La Mama
Artist Callouts, Expressions of Interest and Prizes
Closes: 23 Oct
Future Folk
Dreaming of performing at Port Fairy Folk Festival? Future Folk is your chance to make…
Latest Resources
Australian Tapestry Workshop Regional Residency: Information Session and Q&A
Hear from RAV Grants Manager Jim Rimmer about what makes a strong Regional Arts Fund application
Insurance for Individuals & Organisations: 2026 Information Session and Q&A
In these online information sessions, Simone from GSA Insurance Brokers discussed all things insurance for individuals and organisations.
Regional Arts Fund: Information Session and Q&A
Hear from RAV Grants Manager Jim Rimmer about what makes a strong Regional Arts Fund application
Marketing for Community Presenters: Information Session and Q&A
Learn about Audience Development and how to identify what your community is interested in.
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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