Each year we support a select number of mentees to access up to 12 months of guidance from a mentor that will help them address the challenges of presenting performing arts events in their communities. Mentorships are deliberately flexible and responsive, tailored to the needs of community presenter committees or nominated representatives.
Examples of previous mentorships include strategic planning, marketing and social media skills, venue renovation, governance, developing a programming vision, and more!
Applicants either identify a specific mentor when they apply, or Regional Arts Victoria will match successful applicants with an experienced professional. Mentors receive a stipend in acknowledgement of their time and expertise, so there is no cost to participate.
2024-2025 Mentorships:
Mentee: Ballarat Performing Arts Community
Mentor: Lung Ong
The Ballarat Performing Arts Community was mentored by Lung Ong to continue developing a strategic plan for future growth.
Mentee: Eildon Events
Mentor: Arts Mansfield
Eildon Events was mentored by Arts Mansfield to establish it as a new community presenter.
Mentee: Toora Arts Network
Mentor: Panjiti Lawrence
Toora Arts Network was mentored by Panjiti Lawrence to develop a volunteer management plan.
Mentee: Mirboo North Arts and Mirboo Music
Mentor: Peter McCarthy
Mirboo North Arts and Mirboo Music were mentored by Peter McCarthy to develop systems of operation, to successfully expand current networks and activities.