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read moreWestern Australia’s Regional Arts Venues Support program (RAVS) will see 11 regional performing arts venues and 11 regional public art galleries benefitting from up to $70,000 per annum over three years.
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 is a competitive grants program open to regional arts venues operated by local government authorities and not-for-profit organisations.
RAVS consists of two funding branches: Regional Exhibition Touring Boost (RETB) for public art galleries, and Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP) for performing arts venues.
Some of the programs 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.
RAVS funding will have a major impact on the accessibility of regional performing and visual arts and support the local tourist economy.
WA Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman noted "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.”
WA Regional Development Minister Don Punch added "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."
Eleven performing arts venues have received program funding through the RACIP Performing Arts Venues category:
Eleven regional galleries have received program funding through the RETB Public Art Galleries category:
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.
Image top: Ravensthorpe Regional Arts Council; Image above. Geraldton Regional Art Gallery
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