Launchpad 2.0

A total of $8,000 in cash per project, provided over three development periods over 12 months:

• Development #1 (Jan - Apr) $2,000 
• Development #2 (Apr - Jul) $2,000 
• Development #3 (Aug - Oct) $4,000 including the public development showing  

Studio access during all three development periods (up to 6 days per development period), in-kind value of $18,750 

Access to The Open House Theatre for the final development showing for industry and public, including basic house rig lighting and sound technical support

Four professional and creative skills workshops across the program covering such areas as: devising, producing, design, script writing and dramaturgy

3 x 1hr mentorship sessions with mentors such as Associate Artists, Jolyon James and Emilie Collyer  

Artist development support and guidance from the Geelong Arts Centre programming team 

Access to co-working and meeting spaces 

Monthly cohort check-in meetings  

Networking opportunities with the wider Creative Engine community of creatives 

Complimentary tickets to select Rewire and main season shows 

Independent artists with an original concept they want to develop over 12 months, culminating in a public showing

Artists can be performers or creatives with a primarily live performance practice or art form (i.e. playwright, sound/lighting/set/costume designer, composer, actor, dancer, choreographer, director, creative producer)  

Artists will be expected to have detailed project plans and to engage collaborators to develop the work 

Artists must commit to the full duration of the program and attend the outlined  

First Nations artists and artists from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and additional supports are available

Applications will be assessed via a panel of assessors including representatives from the Geelong Arts Centre and independent industry peers 

Participation in planning meetings with Geelong Arts Centre’s Programming team 

Clear planning for the three phases of the project development 

Completion of all studio rehearsal periods during allotted eligible times (agreed upon at time of program acceptance) 

A public showing of approximately 30 minutes in The Open House, following the third development phase 

Creative teams will be built if not already existing  

Public Liability Insurance cover of $20 million (Geelong Arts Centre can support artists in ways to find PLI cover)

Attend monthly cohort check-in meetings with fellow program participants and networking sessions with the wider Creative Engine community of creatives 

Compulsory attendance at all provided professional and creative skills workshops 

Attend all mentor sessions – times to be mutually agreed with artists  

Attend a photo opportunity with fellow program participants (date TBC) 

Completion of an acquittal at the conclusion of the program 

Completion of an annual artists survey for 4 years following the program 

Jan: Wed 20 - Sat 23 
Jan: Mon 25 - Sat 30
Feb: Mon 1 - Sat 6 
Feb: Mon 8 - 13 Feb
Feb: Mon 15 - Sat 20
Feb: Mon 22- Sat 27
Mar: Mon 1 -Sat 6
Mar: Tues 9 - Sat 13 
Mar: Mon 15 -20 Mar
Mar: Mon 22 - Thur 25
Mar: Tue 30 Mar - Fri 2 Apr

Apr: Mon 5 - Sat 10 
Apr: Mon 12 - Sat 17 
Apr: Mon 19 - Sat 24 
Apr: Mon 26 - Sat 1 May 
May: Mon 3 - Sat 8 May
May: Mon 10 - Sat 15 May 
May: Mon 17 - Sat 22 May 
May: Mon 24 - Sat 29 May 
May: Mon 31 - Sat 5 Jun
Jun: Mon 7 - Sat 12 
Jun: Tues 15 - Sat 19
Jun: Mon 21 - Sat 26 
Jun: Mon 28 - Sat 3 Jul

Aug: Mon 16 - Sat 21 
Aug: Mon 23 - Sat 28 
Aug: Mon 30 - Sat 4 Sep
Sep: Mon 6 - Sat 11 
Sep: Mon 27 - Sat 2 Oct
Oct: Mon 4 - Sat 9 Oct

Group 1:  
Mon 4 - Sun 9 Oct 

Group 2: 
Mon 10 - Sun 16 Oct