Regional Arts Venues Support

Funding to support the expansion of annual programs delivered by arts venues in regional Western Australia over a 3-year period.

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The primary objective of the Regional Arts Venues Support program is to support the development of regional arts venues by enhancing their reach and engagement. 

Supporting objectives:

  • Raise the quality, scale and profile of the arts in regional Western Australia
  • Boost employment and tourism opportunities in regional Western Australia  
  • Enable regional arts venues to better leverage investment and generate income
  • Increase opportunities for regional communities to participate in arts and cultural activities and contribute to the liveability and vibrancy of regional communities.

Funding categories

Public Art Galleries

Funding to support expanded programming by public visual art galleries in regional Western Australia.

Performing Arts Venues

Funding to support expanded programming by performing arts venues in regional Western Australia.

Funding rounds

Round Open Draft review Close Projects beginning after Notification Category
December 2023 9:00am 19 December 2023 4:00pm 15 February 2024 4:00pm 29 February 2024 1 July 2024 Approximately 12 weeks after round closing date
  • Performing Arts Venues
  • Public Art Galleries

Funding overview

Funding closed

Who can apply

  • Local governments
  • Regional organisations

Amount available

  • Public Art Galleries: Up to $70,000 per annum over 3 years
  • Performing Arts Venues: Up to $70,000 per annum over 3 years

Guidelines

You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.

Regional Arts Venues Support Guidelines

Successful applications

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TRIM IDProgramFunding RoundCategoryDisciplineApplicantProject titlePostcodeDescriptionAmount AwardedApplication StatusGrant amount requestedApplication Received DateDecision DateYear
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Community arts and cultural developmentCity of BusseltonSaltwater Performing Arts Centre Opening Program6280Funding will support an expanded annual program of performances for the Busselton community that will increase access for children and young people, promote understanding and appreciation of First Nations stories and provide access to new contemporary artforms previously unavailable. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Cross-art formQueens Park Theatre - City of Greater GeraldtonSomething More6530Funding to expand the annual program, providing the opportunity for Mid West community to experience niche works that will address the interests of varying demographics. Programming will include a wide range of genres and include local, domestic and interstate artists. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Cross-art formSouthern Forest Arts (Inc.)More Than Applause: Cultivating Vibrant Communities6262Southern Forests Arts will expand its performing arts program by 93 activities over 3 years and 6 towns, boosting community vibrancy and economic life, engaging new audiences and building stronger partnerships between artists and audiences across the Southern Forests and Valleys region. Funding is for 3 years.150,0002024-25
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Community arts and cultural developmentGoldfields Arts Centre - City of Kalgoorlie-BoulderExpanded Program 2024 to 20276430Funding to support an expanded artistic program and associated engagement from 2024 to 2027, to ensure continuity of a rich arts and culture experience for the community throughout the year. The key elements will include an additional 4 shows per year and associated staff, marketing and community engagement initiatives. Funding is for 3 years.209,8052024-25
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Community arts and cultural developmentHarvey Recreation and Cultural Centre - Shire of HarveyExpanded Annual Performing Arts Program 2024-20276220Funding will support an expanded cultural performance and community engagement program with a minimum of 20 diverse, quality performances every year at the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre. Key elements will include expanding the 'Morning Melodies' program, focusing on emerging local talent and engaging the sporting clubs using the recreation centre. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Community arts and cultural developmentArts Margaret River IncNala Bardip Mia/Margaret River HEART 2024 - 20276285Creation of an expanded program of events to meet the targeted needs of the community. This includes programming up to 4 socially relevant shows, 4 industry sessions for regional artists and the creative developmental support of one new work by a new or emerging regional artist and their team. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Other performing artsShire of MooraMoora Performing Arts Centre Extended Program 2024-20276510The funding will increase presentation of performing arts and community engagement. Key programming priorities include millennial parents and their families, connecting community through creative events and enhancing broader community cohesion, improving accessibility to creative opportunities for all community members and building arts and cultural tourism opportunities for the region. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Community arts and cultural developmentRavensthorpe Regional Arts CouncilRave About Arts: Inspiring the Possibilities Within6348The grant will be used to expand the existing annual program from 2024 to 2027, funding additional performances, wages, marketing, engagement and professional development. The expanded program retains a strong focus on technician skill development. These skills can then be utilised to support core program and community partners. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Community arts and cultural developmentArts Narrogin IncorporatedIn The House - Connecting Community through Performing Arts Program 2024-20276312Funding for expanded programming with an additional 15 live performances over 3 years and increased engagement with neighbouring towns. The program will reflect the needs and interests of the district's ageing audience, engage youth in skills development, focus on improving accessibility of arts participation and promote local tourism.210,0002024-25
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Cross-art formBunbury Regional Theatre IncAn Explosion of Arts Activity - Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre 2024-20276230Funding will support an expanded annual program, including provision of additional productions and community engagement/audience development activities attached to these productions. A new local artist in residence will also be supported to explore a new work. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RACIP Regional Performing Arts Venues - 2023 to 2027Other performing artsBroome Civic Centre - Shire of BroomeSee you at Civic6725Regional Arts Venue Support funding supports the expanded performing arts program at the Broome Civic Centre for 2024-2027. The 3 key programming priorities include contemporary Aboriginal performing arts, youth artists, and audience development for families and children. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Visual arts and craftsCity of Greater Geraldton - Geraldton Regional Art GalleryGRAG Membership Program6530Geraldton Regional Art Gallery aims to highlight the talent in the Mid West region, representing these artists through a new membership program. This program seeks to bring together the artists in this region, offering opportunities to exhibit in the A-class exhibition venue biannually, professional development workshops. This membership program seeks to build on the professional skills of the artists involved, further encouraging a thriving arts-ne2rk. Funding is for 3 years.136,5902024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Visual arts and craftsSouthern Forest Arts (Inc.)Stretch & Connect Visual Arts Program 2024-276262A 3 year program of activity designed to increase our exhibition footprint within and beyond the Southern Forests and Valleys region. Through exhibition outreach activities offered in 6 towns across 3 shires, national and international residencies, as well our first Art on the Move touring shows, first national exhibitions. Programming will see the delivery of the galleries first Aboriginal Arts program and active contribution to the third Regional Arts Triennial. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Visual arts and craftsBeverley Station Arts IncVisual Arts for All - Exhibition Programming Expansion and Public Programming6304Beverley Station Arts expanded programming will include the programming for 2 high quality touring art exhibitions, broaden visual arts exposure and leverage the Beverley Station Gallery extension. Public programming expansion will supporting workshops series ensuring access for whole of community, with a particular focus on young people within the community. Funding is for 3 years.105,0002024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Visual arts and craftsCity of AlbanyPublic Program Expansion6330The City of Albany's expanded programming will support deeper and more meaningful engagement through the establishment of a new 3 year fixed-term Public Programs Officer role. This role will build visitor numbers to both the Albany Town Hall and Vancouver Arts Centre galleries. Programming through this position will enhance the experiences of the community through coordination of engagement activities to support the annual exhibition program. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Visual arts and craftsShire of CarnarvonCarnarvon Art Gallery Program Expansion6701The Shire of Carnarvon's Art Gallery will support a fixed term, part-time Art Gallery Development Officer and enhance its programming. This initiative includes collaborating with Tanya Spencer, a award winning regional artist, to conduct a series of capacity-building workshops spanning 3 years. In year 3, a locally inspired exhibition will form part of the annual programming with aspiration to tour the exhibition throughout WA, as part of the continued capacity building.174,0002024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Community arts and cultural developmentShire of Shark BayShire of Shark Bay - Rose de Freycinet Art Gallery Expanded Programming6537This program expansion will activate the Rose de Freycinet Art Gallery, celebrating the creative work of the Shark Bay community. Programming will include a series of long term curated and open-call exhibitions by local Shark Bay visual artists and a series of mini lectures. The expanded programming will link into a multi-year Immersive Art platform development with PICA and Art on the Move. Funding is for 3 years.165,7202024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Visual arts and craftsCity of Bunbury - Bunbury Regional Art GalleryAboriginal Curatorial Development Residency Program6230Bunbury Regional Gallery's Aboriginal Curatorial Development Residency Program is designed to develop curatorial talent to support Aboriginal art, both within the region and the arts industry broadly. Residents will receive professional development and mentorship for 3 years as a professional pathway to enact best practices for cultural safety in the visual arts, and will be supported to curate Noongar Country, one of the central Aboriginal art exhibitions in WA. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Visual arts and craftsNorth Midlands Project IncorporatedThreads in Common Expanded Exhibition and Public Program6517The expansion of our gallery and public programs from one to 4 galleries, extending audiences and public programming to the communities of Mingenew, Moora and Mullewa. The exhibition and public programming over the 3 years will operate under the diversity and inclusion theme of Threads in Common. Using culture and the arts will build connection and respect through shared experiences and understanding. Funding is for 3 years.208,5002024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Visual arts and craftsWarmun Art Aboriginal CorporationMantha - Expanding & Enhancing Warmun Arts Centre's Annual Exhibition Program6743Warmun Art Centres expanded programming will see an increase to their community engagement raising the profile of the gallery. The expanded programming will leverage the centres existing and annual program will support a new seasonal exhibition, community and visitor engagement. Funding is for 3 years.210,0002024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Visual arts and craftsGoldfields Arts Centre - City of Kalgoorlie-BoulderArtist in Residence program6430The Goldfields Arts Centre (GAC) aims to establish a artist-in-residence program aligned with our exhibition program. This program will engage a wider community including the elderly, disadvantaged individuals, youth and the LGBTIQA+ community. Through workshops and artists talks, this initiative brings high skilled professionals to the Goldfields to share skills, broaden art and cultural activities and create professional development opportunities. Funding is for 3 years.152,0042024-25
RETB Regional Public Art Galleries - 2023 to 2027Visual arts and craftsThe Cannery Arts Centre IncExpansion of Exhibition Program: Art Room Gallery Activation, Touring Exhibitions and Technical Training6450The Cannery Arts Centre's expanded programming addresses the significant growth of the gallery in the last 3 years and will see the venue expanded into the secondary gallery space. Programming includes additional hours for the Artistic Director, professional touring exhibitions, and technical installation training. Funding is for 3 years.76,3502024-25
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