RAV in Residence is a partnership between Regional Arts Victoria and RAV Member Organisations or regional Local Government Authorities (LGAs), providing the opportunity for local creatives to book a one-on-one conversation with Regional Arts Victoria staff, and the delivery of creative networking, forum or workshop events in communities.
2024 RAV in Residence Events
If you’re a regional Victorian creative or creative organisation, these are for you. Choose an event below to book.
Join us in Central Victoria in March for RAV in Residence Arts and…? Conversations about sustainable outcomes for regional creatives.
Tuesday 19 March – Arts and… Connection in Bendigo
Where: Bendigo Bank Theatre @ The Capital
Events:
- 9am-12.20pm: One-on-one chats with RAV Staff: Reserve a time to chat with us about any creative topic you have on your mind.
- 12pm-5pm: 4 Sessions (with breaks between):
- Working with First Nations Communities
- Advocacy – Talking about your work to non-arts people
- Funding Panel: Alternative Funding Sources
- Inclusive Practice – conversations with practitioners who create work with, by, and for diverse communities.
- 5pm-6pm: Networking: Join us to get to know your creative community over afternoon tea.
All events are free, however bookings are essential.
Monday 25 March – Arts and… Relationships in Castlemaine
Events:
- 9am-2pm: One-on-one chats with RAV Staff: Reserve a time to chat with us about any creative topic you have on your mind.
Where: The Phee Broadway Theatre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine
- 2pm-4pm: 3 Sessions:
- In Conversation with Jade Lillie facilitated by Jo Porter
- Current Trends in regional arts – Panel discussion
- Building Relationships with non-arts organisations – Panel discussion
- 4pm-5pm: Networking: Join us to get to know your creative community over afternoon tea.
Where: Lot 19, McShanag Drive, Castlemaine
All events are free, however bookings are essential.
Tuesday 26 March – Arts and… Opportunities in Ballan
Where: Ballan Mechanics Institute 143 Inglis Street, Ballan
Events:
- 9am-1pm: One-on-one chats with RAV Staff: Reserve a time to chat with us about any creative topic you have on your mind.
- 2pm-4pm: 3 Sessions:
- Introduction and Framing
- Keynote by David McCarthy, Visit Victoria – Creating Opportunities for Artists in the Tourism Economy
- Cultural Tourism – Panel discussion
- 4pm-5pm: Networking: Join us to get to know your creative community over afternoon tea.
These events are run in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo, Mt Alexander Shire Council and Moorabool Shire Council.
Free opportunities for regional creatives to learn, engage and connect!
10am-2pm: Market Your Heart Workshop – Warrnambool Library
A FREE marketing workshop by John Paul Fischbach, CEO and Chief Alchemist at Auspicious Arts Incubator. Learn about values-based marketing, storytelling, and practical presentation skills for artists of all art forms, enjoy a networking lunch and take home a practical workbook.
2.15pm-3pm: Creative Conversations – Mozart Hall
Insightful sessions with with industry leaders from Melbourne Fringe and the Regional Arts Victoria team. Learn about opportunities for regional creatives, discover useful resources, access expert advice and discuss your ideas for future professional development opportunities.
3pm-4pm: Networking – Mozart Hall
Connect with your creative community over afternoon tea!
Build Up, Reach Out is the final opportunity in a whole weekend of RAV-led professional development events, including 1:1 sessions for performing arts groups, venue committees, and those involved in staging local or touring shows in the Warrnambool City Council and Moyne Shire areas.
This professional development program has been developed with the intent to sustain and elevate the creative communities within South West Victoria. Supported by the Fletcher Jones Family Foundation, this event is part of our ongoing commitment to implementing the South West Creative Industries Strategy.
For more information, call RAV’s Regional Manager – South West, Stacey Barnes on 0493 977 700 or email [email protected]
Information for LGAs
We can tailor the program to suit your needs, but typically we facilitate the following events for your creative community:
- A series of private 1-on-1 meetings with RAV staff, made by reservation
- A Network & Nibble event for up to 30 creatives and LGA guests
- A visit to a local venue who is interested in supporting the arts
- Optional: Facililate an information session on topics relevant to your community e.g. funding and grant advice, marketing 101 and more.
RAV will:
- Organise and conduct the sessions
- Market the event to our network (RAV Members will have the opportunity to make early bookings)
- Provide you with marketing material for promotion to your communities and networks
- Manage bookings
- Meet with a RAV Member Organisation in the local area (within the LGA if possible)
- Survey participants
- Send you an evaluation after the event so you are able to report on fulfilling strategic objectives.
The LGA to cover costs* such as:
- Venue hire of suitable meeting rooms and networking space
- Accommodation
- Catering
- Staff travel costs and time.
*Cost are negotiable depending on the choice of delivery, but are typically around $3,000-$4,000 ex GST
Lead times
Detailed events with guest speakers and multiple venues take a little longer to coordinate, whereas single events with RAV Staff speakers need less lead time. Please get in touch to discuss your event as soon as possible as some events have a lead time of at least 2 months.
If you would like to have a conversation about how RAV in Residence will increase creative activity in your community, please contact Nell Ustundag, Membership Engagement Coordinator, 1300 882 531 or by email: [email protected]
Testimonials
RAV in Residence was the initiative that has helped me reach out for assistance, to realise my artistic goals. Their support so far has been tremendous.
– Attendee, 2023
The questions to a stranger was a great way to get people networking.
– Attendee, 2023
We have gained greater clarity about the structure of the 2 arts groups we are involved in (same people), and the possibilities to operate more effectively.
– Attendee, 2023
Previous RAV in Residencies
Moorabool Shire Council – 2023
Indigo Shire Council – 2023
Strathbogie Shire Council – 2022/2023
YAVA Gallery & Arts Hub – 2021
Shepparton (Shepparton Festival) – 2021
MiRA (Marysville Information + Regional Artspace) 2020