The Carroll Labor Government is backing Victorian artists and creative workers, with more than $2.9 million in new grants.
117 projects across music, design, arts and performance are coming to life, backed by the Creative Projects Fund.
The fund helps creatives and small organisations develop new works, reach new audiences and bring innovative projects to life.
The latest round of funding will support more than 2,000 jobs for Victorian artists and creative workers.
A record 43 per cent of recipients are based in regional and outer metropolitan Victoria.
Funded projects include:
- Handle with Care – a new work by inclusive physical theatre ensemble (It’s No) Drama
- Ocker – a free roving street performance, touring statewide with Na Djinang Circus
- On&On Festival 2027 – a multi-day celebration of street dance by Cypher Culture
- Out Hear – a disability-led sound and music workshop and performance series
- Cinespace Writers Room Stage 2 – a professional development program for emerging creatives
- Sugarbush Open Air – a First Nations-led festival
- The Youth Junction’s eight-week photography and storytelling program for young people
- Jennifer Tran’s immersive arts experience for preschool children in regional Victoria.
The program delivers on the Carroll Labor Government’s Creative State 2028 commitment to grow the creative industries in regional areas.
For a full list of Creative Projects Fund recipients, visit creative.vic.gov.au