Brimbank-based Artist Platform Hyphenated Projects is one of 11 to receive two-year backing through the state government’s Creative Ventures Program.
The Creative Ventures Program is open to creative entities with up to 10 staff. It provides stable two-year funding to help them bring new programs and projects to life, create jobs and grow their organisations.
The ventures supported in this round span the state, and include a range of creative disciplines – from dance and live performance to architecture and digital media.
The grant will support Hyphenated Projects to build capacity, and to deliver artist residencies, support programs and special projects including the Hyphenated Biennial and a new Asian-Australian Visual Arts Archive.
Other recipients include Footscray’s 100 Story Building, a social enterprise focused on developing creativity and literacy for children and young people; producing company MILKE which will deliver a mentorship program, workshops and resources to support the careers of independent producers.
Warrnambool’s One Day Studios which will offer training in digital media production to disadvantaged young people and create career pathways into the creative industries; arts and cultural hub Dumawul which will deliver professional and creative development opportunities for First Peoples artists living on Djandak-Dja Dja Wurrung Country, and FLOW Festival which will present an inclusive and vibrant program showcasing the talents and perspectives of the Deaf community.
Laverton MP Sarah Connolly congratulated Hyphenated Projects which will receive a grant of $200,000 to deliver its ambitious program of activity the next two years.
