First Base

About Us
- - - Regional Arts Victoria backs artists and communities across regional Victoria to make, participate in, and experience creative work.
Membership
- - - Regional Arts Victoria offers membership and discounted insurance options for practicing artists, arts workers and not-for-profit arts orgnaisations based in regional Victoria.
Communities
- - - RAV in Residence
    - Future Reset – Gippsland
  - - Regional Arts Victoria’s regional staff support partnerships and projects across the state, working closely with artists, communities and government.
Touring
- - - Touring with RAV
    - 2026 Touring Program
  - - Info for Artists and Producers
    - Info for Venues and Presenters
  - - Touring Services works with producers and artists to tour around Victoria and across the nation, while our Connecting Places program connects community presenters and touring work to halls across Victoria.
Schools
- - - Future Reset
    - The Australian Children’s Theatre Foundation
  - - Our Creative Learning program aims to encourage young people’s participation in the arts through accessible arts learning opportunities and provides resources for educators.
Funding
- - - Funding Opportunities
    - Regional Arts Fund
  - - Regional Arts Victoria offers funding opportunities for artists, arts organisations and presenters of arts projects throughout the state.
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- - - Donate
    - Bequests
  - - Our Partners
    - Thank you
  - - Regional Arts Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation, supported by partners, donors and Members. Every donation of any amount makes a difference, and all gifts of $2 and over are tax deductible.
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New to touring or looking to grow your reach or opportunities? Start with First Base.

Arts Markets are full of opportunities but can also feel like unfamiliar territory. Since presenters often program work from artists and producers they already know – so how do you become someone they know?

Meet First Base – an exclusive session for artists and producers that allows you to test drive your pitch one-on-one with a presenter. They will help you:

Pinpoint what hooks a presenter
Spot what is missing in your pitch
Introduce you to five other presenters at APAX to start building your network right away

Applications for First Base are now open and will close 11.59PM AEST Thursday 16 July.

Key Dates

Applications close 16/07/2026

Details

Source:

APAX Australian Performing Arts Exchange

Closes: 16/07/2026

Open to: National
Open from: 01/05/2026

Art Form:

Theatre

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