
Join our RAV Member meet-up in Ballarat!
RAV Members and friends are invited to join us on Sunday 25 May to attend Sweet Sounds for the Otways at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.

Sustainable Business and the Visitor Economy lunchtime online information session
Join Despina Karatzias from the Victorian Tourism Industry Council on Thursday 29 May for tips on how to broaden your market

Latest News
Employment
Funding
News
April 28, 2025
Current Jobs, Grants & Opportunities
Check out our round-up of jobs, grants and opportunities relevant to regional Victorian creatives and organisations.
Creative Communities
News
Organisational Updates
April 18, 2025
Impact Story: The Revitalisation of The Marruk Project
The Marruk Project in Swan Hill has had enormous success for and with First Nations communities
Creative Communities
News
Organisational Updates
April 18, 2025
Impact Story: Connecting Places across regional Victoria
RAV’s Connecting Places program is specifically tailored for organisations, largely volunteer run, that support creative practice within their community.
News
Organisational Updates
April 9, 2025
Findings from our 2025 Creative Sector Survey
Regional Arts Victoria releases findings from the Regional Victorian Creative Sector Survey
Creative Communities
Membership
News
Organisational Updates
April 9, 2025
Member Story: Aidan Nicolson and Dirty Angel Comedy are kicking goals and enjoying the benefits of RAV Membership
Dirty Angel comedy are a new standup success in the southwest
Upcoming Events
Member Events
From: May 9, 2025
Jeremy Forbes and Brett Davies: Shared Ground
Exhibition of works by Jeremy Forbes and Brett Davies at Lot19, Castlemaine. Opening Celebration – Friday, May 9, Exhibition runs Saturday May 10 – 25
Member Events
From: May 9, 2025
Tracey Solomon, Rattenfänger
Exhibition exploring the moral struggle of exterminating critters as an animal lover.
09 May – 14 June 2025
Special opening event 5.30pm Friday 09 May
Member Events
From: May 4, 2025
Medusa is a Modern Woman
New work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Izzy Roberts Orr, where Medusa is reimagined as a contemporary figure. 2 May & 4 May at the Ballarat Performing Arts Community
Member Events
From: May 3, 2025
OPEN STUDIO weekend
Open studio, gallery, garden and stockroom in Anglesea Sat 3 May & Sun 4 May 11am – 4pm.
Touring
From: August 13, 2025
Garage Girls
Alice Anderson and her All Girl Garage are coming to town!
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.

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