Arts Grants

I0TA24 Programming

Host a range of programming for the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial with the aim to educate and promote traditional and contemporary craft practices in the Indian Ocean region.   

Book Builders Challenge Launch 

Educational project that engages students from local primary schools in book creation. It encompasses writing, illustration, editing, printing, publishing, marketing, and distribution. The project ended with a student-led book launch at the library. 

Wanjoo to Millen

Large scale mural created in collaboration with a local artists and year 6 students. The mural celebrates the multicultural background of the families at Millen Primary School.

Acknowledging and Celebrating Differences mural 

Mural to acknowledge the traditional custodians of Whajuk Noongar Boodja, and celebrate the kaleidoscopic rainbow of our community's differences. Including community consultation to shape the scope of the mural. 

Paint n Sip, Bubble Tea

A paint and sip class for youth aged 15-25, aimed at connecting young people to improve mental health outcomes within Victoria Park. 

Holiday Singing Workshops

Youth and adult singing workshops aimed at developing core singing skills. Lead by an international voice specialist with live piano accompaniment.

BEASTS

Beasts is an exhibition of kinetic sculptures created by Greg Molloy. The exhibition will present a series of sculptures to the community through a light and sound performance. 

Recipient

Project

Amount

Victoria Park Centre for the Arts 

The Piano in the Park 

Mentoring program, partnering senior citizens with emerging musicians to share musical and creative experiences and form connections. 

  $7,370 

Sarita Slater 

The Unabridged Memoir – Prompts for personal reminiscence 

Monthly writing prompts available to the public to encourage deep self-reflection through storytelling. The project includes a workshop to introduce the prompts in a supportive environment and donates printed prompt sets to the Town of Victoria Park Library, offering ongoing access for all community members.  

  $2,900 

Blue Joy Theatre Co 

Blue Joy Youth Theatre Development 

A 6-day theatre and playwriting development for youth aged 8-12 and 13-17 to share experiences and engage in learning through arts practice.

  $4,860 

Youth Disability Advocacy Network Inc. 

BY, FOR & ABOUT 

Creative Development Showcase written and performed by young people with disability (YPwD) to be presented at FringeWorld. 

  $10,000 

Hunted Experience

The Butcher’s Ghost 

Development and delivery of a self-guided ghost-hunting adventure using smartphones to explore Victoria Park through AR, puzzles and immersive storytelling rooted in local history.

  $4,500 

Melissa Vermaak 

The Studio Session 

Live art event where local artists each create one A5 artwork in front of an audience, offering a unique opportunity for the community to witness the creative process with finished works available for purchase.

  $3,000