Deadline: 29-Jul-2024
The Geelong Arts Centre is inviting applications for the Ignition grants designed for projects that are in the early stages of creation and need support in transitioning from creative development to preparation for presentation.
They are looking for impressive ideas with well thought out project plans. These are projects which have already received either funding, or held a development showing/reading or equivalent, and are now seeking additional funds to develop the project further.
Funding Information
- A successful Ignition offer will include:
- Cash contribution: up to $5,000 (+ up to $2,000 in access costs if required)
- Access to rehearsal studio space (5 days)
- Access to co-working and meeting spaces
- Mentoring opportunities with leading independent practitioners
- Opportunity for an informal progress showing, however this is not a requirement
Duration
- Projects awarded a grant in this round must complete their development prior to 1 November 2024.
Expectations
- Expectations of grant recipients:
- Attend professional development sessions provided by Geelong Arts Centre
- Attend gatherings to meet fellow grant recipients and to connect with the Creative Engine community of creatives
- Complete studio rehearsal period during allotted eligible time (agreed upon at time of grant acceptance)
- Attend photo opportunity with fellow grant recipients on Friday morning, 16 August 2024
- Complete an informal acquittal at the conclusion of your development period.
Eligibility Criteria
- If you work or live in Geelong and surrounding regions or you can demonstrate significant connection to the region, then you are eligible.
- They encourage collaboration between artists and organisations from further afield, including with national or international project partners. Please ensure your key project applicant can demonstrate clear connection to Geelong and surrounding regions. Creative Engine will accept applications from individual artists, collectives and established arts companies.
- They are more than happy to look at supporting multiple developments for one project or from creatives who have previously received support.
Selection Criteria
- Connection: What are your/the project’s connections to Geelong? Why is this project relevant currently for Geelong audiences and communities? How does this project support your current practice and how may the project contribute to your professional career development?
- Innovation: In your approach, be that through art form, story or concept – what innovation is being explored? What specific creative outcomes are you hoping to achieve from this exploration?
- Thoughtfulness: What considerations have you made for the project? How will you achieve your creative output/s? What do you need for this project to be a success? How will you support your own wellbeing and that of your collaborators?
For more information, visit Geelong Arts Centre.