Grants & Programs. WA Activation of Open Space through Arts & Culture Seminar. 20 August 2015

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1 Grants & Programs WA Activation of Open Space through Arts & Culture Seminar 20 August 2015

2 Overview Vision: The Western Australian community is enriched by unique and transforming culture and arts experiences Creating Value framework Research Hub The Pleasure Garden at FRINGE WORLD Festival 2015, Photo by Court McAllister DCA provides more than $27million in funding annually o $18million in recurrent funding to 42 non govt organisations o $5million in grants awarded to individuals, groups and organisations o Devolved funding A range of initiatives

3 Eligibility Individuals: Individuals must have Australian citizenship or permanent resident status and be current residents of WA who have resided in WA for at least 12 months prior to making the application. Groups: Groups include unincorporated bodies, partnerships and individuals informally collaborating on a project. At least half of the group members must be current WA residents. Organisations: Organisations must either be registered under law (e.g. incorporated association, company limited by guarantee) or created by law (e.g. WA university, WA public schools or government statutory authority).

4 What can be funded Eligible projects/ activities: Any arts-based activity from any art forms or disciplines including development, production, presentation, cultural maintenance, touring, skills development, commissions, exhibition, editing, publication, residencies and/or travel. May include (but is not limited to): Performing arts, including theatre, dance, music, circus and comedy Daschund UN by Bennett Miller, 2014, Photographer: Julie Gauthier Visual arts and craft, including painting, sculpture, installation, ceramics, jewellery, glass textiles, wood, photography and digital arts Writing, including literary writing, arts-related non-fiction and publishing.

5 Project Funding PROGRAM: Arts Development Young People and the Arts Aboriginal Arts Creative Industries Connect Community Collections program The Regional Touring Boost grants program The AiR Grants Program FUNDING CATEGORY: Development - Initial research and development, - Creation of a new body of work, - Presentation, exhibition, event - Skills development opportunities like short courses or residencies, Two rounds per year Distribution and Marketing: - Supports the distribution or presentation of an existing WA arts activity, event or product with the aim of expanding markets and enhancing profiles - Two rounds per year YPA Quick Response Creative Industries Travel Assistance Artflight - Monthly rounds Fellowships & Emerging Curator Programs - One round per year

6 Community Arts and Cultural Development What to think about when applying to DCA for an arts project Involve professional artists/artsworkers creative skills match the communities goals for the project Ensure community consultation / involvement how does the community own it Demonstrates community interest and support Describe community issues (context) and/or the desired community benefit Filming the Community Arts Network WA Noongar Pop Culture music videos at Narrogin Senior High School.

7 Case Study Aboriginal Arts Program Serpentine Cemetery Project Engaging the community of Serpentine in a process of cultural and historical enquiry, resulting in the development of public artworks. Applicant: Serpentine Historical Society Space: Serpentine Cemetery and Wellard Street, Serpentine Lead Artists: Gloria Kearing Robert Ewing DCA Funding: Indigenous Arts Program $8,500 (2009) Indigenous Arts Program $5,500 (2011) Image: Gloria standing on the new Cemetery access pathway. Photo by Robert Ewing.

8 The cemetery was used as a means of exploring Serpentine cultural identity and community connectedness. Extensive community consultations workshops were held, with a particular focus on youth engagement. The art work celebrated both indigenous and nonindigenous historical and cultural values. The first funded activity resulted in niche wall artworks in the Serpentine Cemetery. The subsequent funding was used to collaboratively create additional artworks and interpretive material. With the help of the Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire, a concrete pathway was also laid through the cemetery. The project expanded into Wellard Street, the main commercial and social hub of the town. Top Image: Hand painted tiles by students of Serpentine Primary School. Photo by Robert Ewing Bottom Image: Noongar story about Serpentine Falls by George Walley. Photo by Robert Ewing

9 Case Study Young People and the Arts Program Wellington Street Bus Station Exhibition Spaces Facilitating two spaces for video/new media exhibitions by young and emerging artists. Applicant: Perth City Council Space: Wellington Street Bus Station DCA Funding: Young People and the Arts Grants Program $11,509 (2009) Image: Jen Pitch, Say. In Transit. Photo by Daniel Grant.

10 In Transit was a six-month pilot program that proposed new ways of utilising disused buildings in public sites. Two shops in the Wellington Street Bus Station were turned into screen spaces displaying the work of 46 early career artists aged under 35. The exhibition spaces were highly visible and viewable from 6am 11.30pm every day. Image: Erin Coates, Multi-Convulsive. In Transit. Photo by Daniel Grant Commuters mentioned that they appreciated the regularity of exhibition changeovers and the variety of content. An unexpected benefit was that the adhesive screen material was found to act as a graffiti deterrent. Image: Laura Hindmarsh, Station Drag. In Transit. Photo by Daniel Grant

11 Case Study Revealed one-day marketplace The one-day marketplace is part of the biennial Revealed Emerging Aboriginal Artists from Western Australia, which also encompasses an exhibition, symposium and professional development activities for artists. Space: Perth Cultural Centre Funding: Revealed is funded by the Western Australian Government through the Departments of Culture and the Arts and Aboriginal Affairs; the Australian Government through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program; Central Institute of Technology and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority. Image: Revealed Marketplace Photo by Tim Acker

12 The marketplace is an opportunity for the public to buy artworks directly from artists and art centres in a friendly, informal atmosphere. The emerging artists attending the event share stories of their artwork and the communities they live in. The day celebrates Aboriginal culture with a free program of music, film, performance and participatory arts activities running alongside the marketplace. Image: Revealed Marketplace Photo by Tim Acker

13 Applying for a Grant Project Officers Main point of contact Information and advice How to apply for a Grant Develop your project Read through the Arts Grants Handbook Speak with a Project Officer Prepare a draft Get some feedback Gather your support material Submit before the deadline Assessment All applications are assessed by a group or peer assessors - artists and arts workers with relevant experience

14 Contact Gordon Stephenson House 140 William Street Perth, WA 6000 Phone: (08) Toll free: