Past Projects Supported by Creative Engine

2021

Projects Supported by Creative Engine

Geelong Arts Centre is thrilled to present the nine recipients of our 2021 Creative Engine Ignition, Place To Make and Jump Start grants.

The grants, both financial and value-in-kind studio access within the arts centre’s landmark Ryrie Street building, are designed to directly benefit local G21 artists and other artists with strong connections to our community in their pursuit to develop fresh, innovative and exciting work.

Ignition Recipients

2 x $5,000 plus in-kind studio access and mentoring opportunities.

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Rattus

Rattus is an urban thriller by writer and director Elias Jamieson Brown, set in the industrial heartland of Geelong.

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Sounds of Olfactory

Bec Goring’s ‘Sounds of Olfactory’ will explore to what depth a multi-sensory live performance can connect with the community.

Jump Start Recipients

5 x $1,000 plus in-kind studio access.

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Perfect Pairing

Perfect Pairing is an original collaboration wine tasting project combining local wines and dance.

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The Devil's Grip

The Devil's Grip investigates the murky mysteries that lurk beneath one of Victoria's gruesome true crime stories - the triple murder of the Wettenhall family at the Stanbury Estate.

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Roaring

Roaring is a new immersive theatre experience that plunges its audience into 1920s Geelong.

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Magic Adventures

Magic Adventures by Dazzling Dan is an innovative, interactive video project akin to ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’.

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A Decorated Place

A Decorated Place is a dance work by performer and choreographer Caroline Meaden that takes its cues from films featuring wandering women.

Place To Make

2 x In-kind studio access.

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HELD

HELD is a first stage creative development for a new local dance theatre work made and performed by Helen Duncan and Zoee Marsh.

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Worlds Where Life Might Exist

Worlds Where Life Might Exist follows two women who want to live, and a spacecraft is about to die.