Arts Funding Available!

Have you got an idea for an arts or cultural project or event – which just needs a little funding to make it happen? The City of Joondalup Community Funding Program is now open. The “Culture and the Arts Development” fund provides grants to not-for-profit organisations to provide cultural opportunities anywhere in the Joondalup region. Joondalup stretches from Marmion / Duncraig / Warwick in the south to Burns Beach and Kinross in the North but your organisation does NOT have to be based here to apply. Individuals are also elidgable if they have an auspicing organisation. Funding is available for workshops, exhibitions, performances or any other activities which enrich life in Joondalup. All art-forms and cultural activities are welcome including: • visual arts, crafts and photography • performing arts such as music, theatre, dance, mime, puppetry, comedy • film, electronic arts and new media • writing projects • special events celebrating cultural life such as Indigenous events or multicultural events Small grants are available for up to $2,500 and large grants are available over $2,500. The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 22 September 2008 – so please contact me immediately for the application forms, if you are interested. Please also pass on this information to any other groups you think may be interested in applying. I am also happy to meet with you to answer any questions you may have and assist with the development of your application. Please contact me on 9400 4927 or alicia.wyatt@joondalup.wa.gov.au if you would like any further information.