IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN - you must read the GUIDELINE below

Welcome to the City of Greater Geelong online application service. You may begin anywhere in this application form. Please ensure you save as you go.

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact us on 03 5272 4703 during business hours Tuesday to Friday or email Artsculture@geelongcity.vic.gov.au and quote your submission number.

If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Guidelines:

The City of Greater Geelong is proud to release an Arts Industry Development Fund to support artists and creatives living and working in the municipality.

A total grant pool of $30,000 has been earmarked for artists and arts organisation representatives with funding support of up to $3,000 to help build their capacity.

The Arts & Culture Department is coordinating this initiative, in response to identified community needs in the wake of COVID-19. Skills and training was identified as a gap for many artists, with the following areas particularly identified:

• Marketing, promotion, audience retention and development under changing social distancing guidelines
• Business viability and innovation
• Digital and online technical literacy
• OHS and new compliance requirements for venues and community organisations
• Mentorships
• Project Planning
• Financial planning

Who can apply?

Established artists and arts organisation representatives across the arts and creative sectors who:

• are a permanent resident of City of Greater Geelong
• have a current ABN/ACN or Inc (including sole traders)
• have no outstanding debts to Council.

How to apply?

1. Identify your area of greatest need; e.g. business, finance, marketing, time management etc
2. Identify an industry professional or suitable professional mentor to support your need. If you don’t know who might help you, contact us for assistance to connect you with a suitable professional individual or organisation;
3. Continue with this form to complete and submit your Arts Industry Development Expression of Interest (THIS FORM).

Key Dates

EOI Submissions open 1 April and close 30 April 2021 (four weeks)

Notifications to all applicants by 30 May 2021 (four weeks)

Funds will be distributed before 18 June 2021

Contact for any questions

Justyn Rowe

Project Officer

artsculture@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or 5272 4703