There are a range of resources to support artists, arts-groups and other creatives. This page has collected those that are useful for our local community.
There are a number of officers across the City of Greater Bendigo who are able to support arts projects. Please feel free to contact the people listed to discuss your project and see what support is available.
In the Creative Communities Team
- Arts Officer is available for general art enquiries, including projects for individual artists and arts groups.
- Arts Officer, First Nations role is to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists living and working in Greater Bendigo
- Education Officer supports masterclasses, in-school workshops, career development and other opportunities linked to the BV&E program
Email [email protected] to get in touch with any of these officers
Across The City of Greater Bendigo contact:
- The Creative Industries Officer is responsible for the implementation of the Greater Creative Bendigo Strategy. Contact the Creative Industries Officer to discuss policies, partnerships and initiatives involving the creative industries, resourcing, grants or sponsorship support.
Email: [email protected] to contact the Economic Development Team. - YO Bendigo for projects and opportunities for 12 – 25 year olds. Email the YO Bendigo team at [email protected]
Arts news and opportunities
We help members of our creative communities to access relevant, sector-wide opportunities as they arise via our fortnightly arts e-bulletin and via our Facebook page and website. News about exhibitions, opportunities, funding, resources, education and experiences is listed regularly.
To subscribe to the e-bulletin email: [email protected]
Grant programs
Grant programs for local artists and creatives including:
- Creative Community Grants: Artists on View and Sprout Small Grants
- City of Greater Bendigo Community Grants
- Other Grant program (state and national)
- Ulumbarra Foundation
Grant Programs for Local Artists and Creatives Mentors and Support
Local organisations providing mentoring, auspicing and other support for your arts practice:
Mentors and Support Other Support for Creatives
Local and national organisations providing general, cross-artfom, artform-specific and legal support for artists and creatives.
Other Support for Creatives Creative Spaces
Creative spaces operating within the City of Greater Bendigo, including spaces managed by the City, Temporary Art Spaces, Community and Educational Spaces and Commercial Galleries.
Creative Spaces and Places Creative Communities Publications
A number of recent Creative Communities projects have included a publication. These have been a valuable way to record and reflect on the project and the contribution of our arts community.
Creative Communities Publications CONNECT Greater Bendigo
Manged by the City of Greater Bendigo, CONNECT Greater Bendigo is a community website where you can find, join and connect with a range of local community clubs, groups, organisations and events. It’s easy and it’s free to use!
Connect Greater Bendigo CELL 26
Hear the story of a former prison cell on the Ulumbarra site. Open 1 hour prior to any performance and on select dates.
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