Geelong Arts Centre

Creative Engine - Artist Opportunities

Where artist meets audience.

You're brave, bold and creative, and you've got fresh artistic ideas to explore!

Creative Engine is Geelong Art Centre’s support base for creatives. From grants and funding opportunities to professional development and artist intensives, Creative Engine is shaping Geelong's creative future.

Key Dates for 2025

Grant Round 1
Applications Open - Monday 20 January 2025
Applications Close - 9:00am, Monday 10 February 2025

Launchpad Round 1
Applications Open - Monday 10 February 2025
Applications Close - 9am, Monday 10 March 2025

Launchpad Round 2
Applications Open - Tuesday 22 April 2025
Applications Close - 9am, Monday 19 May 2025

Grant Round 2
Applications Open - Monday 21 July 2025
Applications Close - 9:00am, Monday 18 August 2025

Associate Artists 2025 -2026
TBC

Creative Engine Opportunities

APPLICATIONS CLOSED! Go No G by Go No Go Circus, Cameron Grant Parenthesy

LAUNCHPAD

Launchpad gives artists the opportunity to rehearse, test and present new work to audiences in a professional theatre setting.

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Grants & Support Initiatives

These seven grant packages directly benefit individuals and groups who are looking to develop new and exciting work.

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ARTIST INTENSIVE

Taking place in the Geelong Arts Centre studios, this three-day intensive program will combine creative and professional skills workshops and mentoring, as well as space to develop your creative concept

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ASSOCIATE ARTISTS

Geelong Arts Centre is delighted to announce Joel Bray and Dan Giovannoni as the first-ever Associate Artists of Creative Engine. This milestone marks a significant step in our mission to cultivate and support artistic development within the region through innovative artistic residencies.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A range of creative and business skills development events suited for young and emerging to established professionals.

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PAST PROJECTS

Since its launch in 2019, Creative Engine has supported a number of works and developments by creatives.

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Get in touch!

Got a burning question? You can reach out to our team via the Creative Engine Enquiry Form

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Creative Engine E-News

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    Acknowledgement of Country

    We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Geelong Arts Centre stands, the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, to Elders present and to emerging leaders, recognising their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community.