New Arts Communities

The New Arts Communities category aims to support community based arts proposals in any art form from first time or previously unfunded applicants who need assistance in getting an arts project off the ground.

Projects which provide opportunities for collaborations with other community organisations that are non-arts service providers are encouraged, as are arts based projects that are initiated by non-arts community organisations.

The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government funding initiative.

 

Objectives

• advance the arts and cultural life of the community;
• support community or locally initiated ideas;
• actively involve local people and artists in creative endeavours.

   

Eligibility

Individuals, groups, communities or organisations.

Individuals initiating projects with and for communities must demonstrate strong community support and involvement in the proposed activity.

The Regional Arts Fund does not support overseas activities.

 

Assessment Criteria

1. Artistic merit.
2. Calibre of skills and experience of the artists/arts workers.
3. Evidence of sound financial and project management.
4. Clear plan and proposed outcomes.
5. Evidence of community support and involvement.
6. Accurately costed and viable budget.

    

Projects involving Indigenous artists, content or community involvement, must include evidence of appropriate consultation, agreement or support. For more information contact Arts NT on 8999 8981 or 1800 678 237 (Freecall) for callers from remote areas.

 

Acknowledgement

Recipients of a grant through the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) must acknowledge the Australian Government and support by the Northern Territory Government by either:

• using the RAF logo in combination with the "Proudly supported by Northern Territory Government". Both logos are available here

• and/ or including the phrase “The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional, remote and very remote/isolated Australia.  The program is delivered in partnership with the Northern Territory Government”.

The recipient must also invite the Australian Government Minister for the Arts or his/her nominated representative to attend public events associated with a project and, as appropriate, to launch or open the project.

Funding Limit

Up to $5,000

Closing Date

Monday, 22 June (activity must commence on or after 17 August)

 

Application Form

To discuss your application and to make an appointment with a Regional Arts Broker please contact Arts NT in Darwin on 8999 8981 or in Alice Springs 8951 1190 or for callers from remote areas on 1800 678 237 (Freecall). You can also email Arts NT on arts.office@nt.gov.au

• 2009 RAF New Arts Communities (Word 500kb)
• 2009 RAF New Arts Communities (pdf 188Kb)
• Budget Sheet (Excel 105kb)
  

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