Are you an artist or company making high quality educational and engaging work for young people and interested in touring your work to schools across regional Victoria in 2025? Please read on!
Expressions of interest for the 2025 Creative Learning schools touring program are now open!
We are seeking a limited number of works (3-5) to be part of the 2025 schools touring program. These can be live performance and/or workshops programs suitable for primary or both primary and secondary ages. Performing arts (theatre, music, dance, circus) visual arts or visual communication and design programs are preferred.
Equity and diversity across our touring programs are a priority for Regional Arts Victoria. Appropriate expressions of interest from First Nations, CALD, deaf and disabled, and/or regionally based artists/companies will be prioritised.
What does it mean to be part of the program?
Our Creative Learning program delivers accessible arts experiences to young people across Victoria, from primary years through to VCE, and encourages students to participate as both artists and audiences. The program is designed with links across the Victorian Curriculum. This program firmly focuses on the arts – drama, music, dance, visual arts, visual communication and design.
The artists and companies selected for our touring programs will be supported by our tour coordination service. On your behalf, we build tour itineraries, manage marketing, bookings, invoicing, and logistics. We pay you your artist fees and cover your travel expenses.
Successful applicants will be expected to have their work ‘tour ready’ and take care of all the exciting creative stuff! As you will be touring to schools, you will be expected to have an interest and understanding of how your work relates to the Victorian Curriculum.
To get an idea of what types of programs are successful check out the 2024 program here.
Key Dates
| Date | Activity | Notes |
| Monday 29 April 2024 | EOIs open | Stage one |
| Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Online information session | Link to register below. |
| Monday 27 May 2024 | EOIs close | Stage one |
| Thursday 6 June 2024 | Shortlisted stage one applicants invited to submit an EOI for stage two | Stage two |
| Monday 17 June 2024 | EOIs close | Stage two |
| Mid-July 2024 | 2025 program confirmed | Stage two applicants notified. |
| Thursday 22 August 2024 | 2025 Creative Learning program launched | Bookings open to schools and presenters. |
Important information
Please read the Submission Guidelines in detail (link below), and ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements and understand the Assessment Criteria. Only applicants that meet all requirements will be considered for the program.
We aim to make this an accessible process. If you would like to discuss alternative methods of applying, please contact Pippin Remi, Senior Manager, Creative Learning on 0427 211 123 or [email protected].
How to Apply
Step 1
We recommend you download and read the Submission Guidelines and EOI Drafting Tool to prepare your responses prior to starting your online application. These tools also offer further guidance on how to respond to each section.
Step 2
Watch the recording of the Online Information Session above. This webinar hosted by Pippin Remi, Senior Manager, Creative Learning and Claire Miovich, Communications and Development Coordinator, from Regional Arts Victoria, was held via zoom on Tuesday 7 May from 12-1pm. Topics covered included an overview of the Creative Learning touring program, the process for submitting an Expression of Interest, and the marketing materials that are requested in the application.
Step 3
15-minute phone appointments with Pippin Remi, Senior Manager, Creative Learning are now available to discuss your application and ensure your project is suitable for this touring program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact us prior to applying.
Step 4
Image: Ausdance VICs Supercharged! Tarneit Rise Primary School, photograph: Rober Wagner
Our Creative Learning Program is proudly supported by:
