2024 - Grant Round One

Projects Supported by Creative Engine

Geelong Arts Centre is thrilled to present the eight recipients of Creative Engine's first grant round for 2024

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

IGNITION BLOOMSHED

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

BLOOMSHED
The classic tale is reimagined for an era of economic uncertainty. A rom com about the economics of love, Pride and Prejudice deals with class, power, and the oppression of gender roles.

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IGNITION Kath Dolheguy - Parasail

PARASAIL

KATH DOLHEGUY
‘Parasail’ is an original new theatre work exploring class, neurodiversity and parental abandonment.

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Jump Start Recipients

2 x $3,000 plus in-kind studio access

JUMP START Fiona Luca - Grant Recipients photoshoot 2024

NOW: A LIFE STORY

FIONA LUCA
NOW, ‘a life story’, embraces the power of story to evoke emotion and embrace connection.

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JUMP START Helen Duncan

CABARET OF CALM

HELEN DUNCAN
A creative and playful interactive experience that explores our implicit knowledge of basic movement and self care practices.

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Place To Make

4 x In-kind studio access

PLACE TO MAKE Place to Make

SONG BIRDS

GORGI COGHLAN AND ANNA-LEE ROBERTSON
This theatrical experience will weave a magnificent tapestry of nostalgia and memory, wit, and wisdom - connecting people through a genre bending, eclectic mix of songs from Adele to Rodgers and Hart.

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PLACE TO MAKE Luke Morris - Comedy 2

COMEDY VICTORIA

LUKE MORRIS
Comedy Victoria was established in 2021 by independent producers. it is a not-for-profit with the aim of helping comedy writers, producers and performers get more access to education, funding and stages.

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PLACE TO MAKE Cat Holder - The Things We Hold Dear

THE THINGS WE HOLD DEAR

CATHERINE HOLDER
'The Things We Hold Dear' development week looks to explore the concept of hoarding; a mental health issue that is often misunderstood.

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PLACE TO MAKE Amelia Vu

FOREIGNER

AMELIA VU
'Foreigner' is a short dance film existing to share the feelings of unfamiliarity in a land that is not their own.

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