Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is encouraging arts groups, societies, venues and local councils to apply for funding to attract the best performances in an effort to strengthen regional touring in more places across the state.
The Small Regional Presenters program will be available to support regional arts presenters – including not for profit arts groups and societies, venues and local councils – to present professional arts events and experiences in their communities.
Grants of up to $15,000 will be available to support the presentation of a single show or live event, a series of shows or an annual program.
Small Regional Presenters builds on existing programs that support Victorian arts companies and producers to embark on regional tours.
It provides a focus on the other end of the touring cycle by supporting regionally-based arts groups and venues to attract shows to their area.
Small Regional Presenters part of the Labor Government’s $20 million Regional Arts Package, delivered in the 2015/16 Victorian Budget.
Funding will be offered through three grant rounds in 2016-17. Applications to the first round of the Small Regional Presenters program close 5pm, Wednesday 16 November 2016, for shows taking place from 31 January 2017 onwards.
Community presenters seeking to apply must be members of Regional Arts Victoria.
For program details, visit www.creative.vic.gov.au
Quotes attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP
“We are lucky to have some great musical talent in Western Victoria – and this program will give us the opportunity to bring the best stars to our community.
“Arts touring brings significant benefits to towns, to communities and to artists and Victoria has a strong history of regional tours by major companies as well as independent artists.”
“Small Regional Presenters supports the presenters working on the ground in each region. These presenters know each community’s needs and character and can program shows that resonate locally.”
