NOW OPEN: Round 2 of the 2026 RAF Project Grants

RAV Membership closed temporarily

In preparation for our 2026 Membership Drive, our membership forms will be closed from 7 July to 30 July 2026.
For further information, reach out to us at 1300 882 531.

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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

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.

Creative Communities

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Organisational Updates

July 10, 2026

Impact Story: Strategic Partnerships funding to strengthen regional creative communities

RAV has received funding through the Strategic Partnerships Grants program to deliver three collaborative projects.

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Organisational Updates

July 8, 2026

Why Professional Indemnity Insurance is a good fit for creatives

Learn how important it is to protect yourself in your professional practice with Professional Indemnity Insurance

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Organisational Updates

Support Us

July 7, 2026

Impact Story: Your generosity is helping creativity thrive in regional Victoria

Our end of financial year fundraising campaign is complete – take a look at what we achieved.

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Upcoming Events

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Member Events

25 July

Lyrebird Presents at Meeniyan – Alex Lloyd

ARIA Award winning Alex Lloyd celebrates 25 years of ‘Watching Angels Mend’ at Meeniyan Town Hall 25 July 2026.

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Member Events

12 Jun – 25 Jul

South East NOW 2026

A Celebration of Aboriginal Art, Culture and Community across two venues.

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Member Events

1 Jun – 31 Jul

EOI for 2027 program of exhibitions at The Foundry Arts Space

The Foundry welcomes artists, musicians, and all creatives to share this historic but contemporary building. The Foundry attracts over 10,000 visitors a year. Expressions of Interest open 1 June – 31 July.

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Member Events

1 Aug

Arts Trail After Hours

When the studios close, the creativity continues. Join us from 4pm on Saturday 1 August for Arts Trail After Hours – a new program of live music, performances, exhibitions and creative events across the Surf Coast Shire.

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Member Events

16 Jul – 2 Aug

'Eclectic – Winter' Exhibition

‘Eclectic – Winter’ brings together 17 artists from across the Surf Coast in a diverse group exhibition inspired by the season of winter.

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Current Opportunities

Professional Development

Closes: 22 Jul

Forum | Speaking Plainly: Honest conversations for a sector in transition

Victorian Museums & Galleries Forum 2026

Jobs and Volunteering

Closes: 22 Jul

Arts and Culture Engagement Lead

Mornington Peninsula Shire is looking for an energetic, creative connector to help shape the cultural…

Professional Development

Closes: 22 Jul

Regional Arts Fund Accessible Information Session

An online session about the RAF for Deaf and disabled artists

Jobs and Volunteering

Closes: 28 Jul

Senior Theatre Technician

Exciting back of house role, great opportunity to deliver high – quality, professional theatre and…

Jobs and Volunteering

Closes: 28 Jul

Learning Officer

Join the National Wool Museum team and inspire the next generation of learners through innovative,…

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Latest Resources

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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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Grant Case Study: From Woodford to San Francisco, southwest musician Nigel Wearne

Southwest Victorian musician Nigel Wearne was a successful applicant of a Quick Response Grant which supported him to travel to the US and perform at the world-renowned Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival.

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