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Ways to Get Involved

We offer many ways for RAV Members to connect with their wider creative communities, fellow RAV Members and RAV staff.

Member Meet-ups

A series of get togethers for Members to connect with each other and RAV staff, with the opportunity to see a RAV touring show. We provide the drinks and you provide the company!

Creative Connections

These sessions provide Members with the opportunity to get together online and chat about a specific topic. Held once a month on a Monday, RAV staff and a guest speaker will share stories and hear from Members about their experiences. Bring a cuppa and start the week with us!

Online Information Sessions

Free online lunchtime sessions offering Members the chance to hear from experts about topics that matter most to them.

RAV in Residence

A partnership between RAV and our member organisations or regional Local Government Authorities (LGAs), providing the opportunity for local creatives to meet with RAV staff plus creative networking, forum or workshop events in communities.

Upcoming events

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RAV Events
From: March 27, 2026

Loop Creative Social – 5 Things I’ve Learnt About… Collaboration  

Creatives, changemakers and community collaborators are invited to an inspiring evening of connection, celebration and wisdom-sharing at the LOOP Creative Social this March!
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RAV Events
From: March 28, 2026

RAV in Residence: East Gippsland Creative Summit

RAV will be at the Forge Theatre in Bairnsdale on Saturday 28 March for RAV in Residence.
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From: March 30, 2026

Creative Connections: Community Theatre

Join Apollo Bay Theatre Collective as they share their experiences about making theatre in their local community with us.
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RAV Events
From: April 2, 2026

Marketing for Community Presenters: Information Session and Q&A

Join us for an online information session and Q&A with RAV staff to talk about Marketing tips, tricks and kits for community presenters. Thursday 2 April at 1pm.

PLUS, save the date for these events, more details coming soon!

Members who live nearby to one of our in-person events will receive an invitation via email.

MONDAY 13 APRIL
Creative Connections with Lyrebird Arts Council (online)
MONDAY 4 MAY
Creative Connections with Myles Russell-Cook (online)
MONDAY 1 JUNE
Creative Connections with GRID Series (online)
DATE TBC
The Australian Cultural Fund: Information Session and Q&A (online)

Previous events

Lunchtime Information Sessions

  • Audience Atlas Victoria with  Morris Hargreaves McIntyre and Creative Victoria
  • Insurance for Individuals with GSA Insurance Brokers
  • Insurance for Organisations with GSA Insurance Brokers
  • Museum Victoria’s Inaugural Gold Jewellery Acquisitive Prize
  • Sustainable Business and the Visitor Economy with VTIC
  • Live Performance Touring
  • The Regional Arts Fund
  • SmartySearch Grants with the Funding Centre
  • Community Broadcasting with Channel 31
  • Exhibitions and Experiences at Museums Victoria
  • Contracts in Creative Practice
  • The Department for the Arts
  • Auspicing with Auspicious Arts

Member Meet Ups

  • West Gippsland Arts Centre (November 2025)
  • Yea Arts (October 2025)
  • Portland Arts Centre (August 2025)
  • Waurn Ponds Hall (July 2025)
  • Ballarat (May 2025)
  • Geelong Arts Centre (November 2024)
  • Fish Creek Memorial Hall (October 2024)
  • West Gippsland Arts Centre (October 2024)
  • Apollo Bay Mechanics Institute Hall (September 2024)
  • Horsham Town Hall (August 2024)
  • Numurkah Town Hall (August 2024)
  • Camperdown Theatre Royal (July 2024)
  • Kyneton Town Hall (July 2024)
  • Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (July 2024)
  • Portland Arts Centre (July 2024)
  • Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre (June 2024)