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.
In the Creative City Team
Bendigo Venues and Events is a unit of the City of Greater Bendigo. The Creative City team sits with the Bendigo Venues and Events Unit.
The team are responsible for the delivery of a range of approved Arts and Cultural Services on behalf of the City of Greater Bendigo.
- We facilitate, encourage and support arts and cultural activities in spaces that we manage
- Administer an annual Cultural Development program and the City Centre Activation program
- Oversee a discrete Temporary Public Art – Pennyweight Walk Open Air Gallery & Ground Level in Chancery Lane
- Curate and manage Djaa Djuwima – Bendigo’s Designated First Nations Gallery
- Oversee implementation of the Creative Bendigo Action Plan
For information about Arts and Cultural services please email [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 City Grants: Artists on View, Live on View, Create Lab, 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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