A performance at Bunbury Regional Theatre
Featured image credit: Bunbury Regional Theatre
More than 20 cultural projects in Western Australia have been announced as beneficiaries of the Regional Arts Venues Support programme (RAVS) for the next three years.
Eleven regional performing arts venues and 11 regional public art galleries are set to benefit from up to AUS$70,000 per annum over the period.
RAVS is a competitive grants programme open to regional arts venues operated by local government authorities and not-for-profit organisations. The funding will help regional theatres, civic centres, public galleries and other arts venues to expand their annual programming to better engage the local community and create opportunities for cultural tourism.
RAVS funding is designed to have a major impact on the accessibility of regional performing and visual arts and support the local tourist economy.
Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman said: “Our regional communities are diverse and talented. The State Government is proud to deliver funding that encourages a diversity of voices and audiences in the regional arts sector.
“This funding highlights the Cook Government’s commitment to ensuring access to quality and consistent arts programming in the regions.”
Upskilling of artists
Some of the programmes funded include initiatives that will support productions written for and by First Nations people, greater participation by children and young people, and the upskilling of artists and arts workers in regional communities.
Bunbury Regional Theatre, Ravensthorpe Regional Arts Council and Bunbury’s Aboriginal Curatorial Development Residency Programme are among those to receive the full $70,000 grant.
RAVS is supported by Royalties for Regions through Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Regional Development Minister Don Punch said: “The benefits of a thriving arts sector for regional communities are felt by our local artists, audiences and economies.
“In a State as large and diverse as WA, we’re proud to be supporting a vibrant cultural landscape which offers something for everyone, no matter where you live.”
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