VicArts Grants

VicArts Grants grants and strategic partnerships

Abbotsford Convent Foundation, Abbotsford, $59,000

Development of Pivot, a nine-month program providing artists and small organisations with creative space and support at the Abbotsford Convent.

Arts Access Victoria on behalf of CB Mako, Sunshine, $19,000

Creative development of a non-fiction literary work.

Priyanka Ashraf, Pascoe Vale, $21,750

Creative development and publication of a collection of short stories and illustrations by migrant women of colour from across Victoria, by the Creative Co-operative.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Alisdair Macindoe, Fitzroy North, $15,000

Final development, rehearsal and premiere of REFERENCE MATERIAL, a dance work that explores the history of contemporary dance.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Anna Rodway, Yarraville, $20,000

Creative development of Garage Girls, a theatre work exploring the paths forged for women in industry in the 1920's with a focus on the story of Melbourne woman Alice Anderson, the trail-blazing founder of Australia’s first all-girl garage, by Three Birds Theatre and The Shift Theatre.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Aviva Endean, Brunswick East, $19,584

Creative development of a sound performance work that incorporates video and audience participation.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Catherine Ryan, Brunswick, $5,000

Creative development and presentation of A Perfect Day, a new performance by Catherine Ryan, mentored by Mish Grigor, in partnership with APHIDS.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Chelle Destefano, North Wonthaggi, $9,769

Creative development and presentation of a poetry, performance and textile work exploring the idea of safe spaces from the perspective of a Deaf person.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Ewen Soo, Heidelberg West, $9,982

Creative development of Omoon, an online participatory project that aims to document collective memories and experiences of COVID-19, by Youbi Lee and Yee Wen Soo.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Harley Mann, Malvern East, $17,712

Creative development of Invisible Lines, a physical theatre work by four Indigenous acrobats exploring what it means to be part of the oldest living culture and the unique bonds that connect Aboriginal people.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Heidi Everett, Eaglemont, $5,000

Creative development of a new theatre work about mental health and classical music.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Jennifer Ma, South Yarra, $19,646

Creative development and presentation of a dance work merging styles such as krump, contemporary dance, and hip-hop with spoken word.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Jo Lloyd, St Kilda East, $17,000

Final creative development of a new dance work.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Joel Bray, West Footscray, $31,000

Creative development and presentation of a new dance-theatre work.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Kate Fryer, Brunswick West, $29,400

Development of Looking Up, a new acrobatic aerial work that imagines a future where science, technology, and industry work together. Delivered by Dislocate in collaboration with the Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Katerina Kokkinos-Kennedy, Richmond, $24,178

Creative development of an immersive and interactive performance exploring the topic of climate change in empowering and playful ways for young children, by Triage Live Art Collective.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Leah Vandenberg, Brunswick West, $19,976

Creative development of a series of online interactive music, art and dance play dates for children from refugee backgrounds living in Melbourne’s public housing towers and/or immigration detention.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Louise Marson, Clifton Hill, $11,183

Creation of new works for a solo exhibition at The Dax Centre.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Meegan May, Brunswick, $9,500

Production and release of Starship Gold Star, a queer sci-fi podcast following the adventures of the crew of an Australian starship after their home world is destroyed, to be written by Meegan May and Lauren Anderson and performed by a collective of Melbourne-based comedians and actors.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Mitchell Jones, Brunswick, $19,000

Development, rehearsal and documentation of a physical theatre work.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Moira Finucane, Southbank, $116,000

To support Phoenix State, a two-year program of creative projects that will involve more than 60 Victorian artists and partner with many local, national and international cultural organisations.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Nazaree Dickerson, Mernda, $19,569

Creative development and presentation of What Mothers Do, a play about three generations of women.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Rebecca Reid, Seddon, $40,000

Creative development of three projects for children to be delivered by All The Queens Men in 2021.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Siobhan McKenna, North Melbourne, $17,135

Creative development of a contemporary dance work exploring time.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of YOUNG WOMENS MUSIC INCORPORATED, Alphington, $78,000

Support for a two-year mentoring program to encourage young women and gender diverse youth in high schools to play music and develop skills in bands.

Trace Balla, Castlemaine, $25,000

Creative development of a graphic novel about a fence coming down both literally and figuratively between neighbours.

Sofi Basseghi, Brunswick East, $12,000

Presentation of a multimedia video installation.

Shauntai Batzke, Laverton, $19,998

Creative development of a theatre work inspired by the life of the late Indigenous Australian Boxing Champion Wally 'Wait a While' Carr.

Nana Biluš Abaffy, Coburg, $19,000

Final development and presentation of a dance and live cinema project performed by four dancers.

BLINDSIDE, Melbourne, $59,350

Development and delivery of a 2021 program of activities including a range of exhibitions, events and education programs.

Born in a Taxi, Altona North, $14,374

Presentation of Front Yard Frolics, a theatre project that will present live, interactive performances in residential streets in Maidstone, Laverton and Brooklyn with accompanying online engagement activities.

Bureau of Works Pty Ltd on behalf of Jackson Castiglione, Northcote, $18,000

Creative development of One Night Only, a contemporary performance work, by Bureau of Works, Jackson Castiglione and Rawcus Theatre Company.

Andy Butler, Preston, $15,725

Creative development of a video and performance work, by Andy Butler and Diego Ramirez.

CAVES INC, Melbourne, $90,000

Delivery of the gallery's 2021-22 visual arts program, comprising a series of exhibitions and artist talks.

Centre for Projection Art Inc, Fitzroy, $36,000

To support a five-month residency program for 12 artists.

Lara Chamas, Armadale, $13,983

Creative development and presentation of an exhibition of sculptural works exploring faith, family and love and war in the Middle East.

Chester Creative, Launching Place, $20,000

Delivery of the Yarra Valley Writers Festival in 2021, including events for writers in the Yarra Valley and online.

City of Darebin, Preston, $29,040

Presentation of Talking Back, an art project by Darebin City Council in partnership with Multicultural Arts Victoria.

Nicholas Clarke, Cheltenham, $35,000  
To establish a trans-Tasman touring program where Victorian-made performances will be presented in New Zealand with Australian and New Zealand cast and crew, and New Zealand made works will be presented in Victoria with Victorian cast and crew.

Cluster Arts Pty Ltd on behalf of Spenser Inwood, Brunswick, $18,056

Creative development of a large-scale outdoor circus/physical theatre work, by A Good Catch.

Cordite Poetry Inc., Carlton, $60,000

Delivery over two years of the Cordite Poetry's activities, including eight online journal issues and 10 printed books.

Dancehouse on behalf of Victoria Chiu - Chiucox, Northcote, $16,013

Final development and presentation of Genetrix, a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary dance work to be presented at Theatre Du Galpon, Geneva and Theatre Arsenic, Gindou France in 2021.

Dancehouse on behalf of Kevin Jeynes, Brunswick East, $20,000

Development and presentation of Now Pieces, a monthly event series that brings together dancers and artists across a range of disciplines to create improvised performances and to exchange ideas and inspiration, curated by Kevin Jeynes and Paea Leach, presented throughout 2021 at Dancehouse.

Joao Marco Deloie, Northcote, $6,500

Creative development and presentation of Aîkugûabeté, a publication and art exhibition that aims to decolonise representations of Brazil.

Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services on behalf of Felipe Cornejo, Kurunjang, $18,000

Development and presentation of a live streamed multi-artform event involving artists, youth performing groups and diverse community cultural groups including local First Nations and Pasifika communities, by The Melton Dream Big Artists Team.

Tara Leigh Dowler, Malvern, $6,290

Creative development of a new musical theatre work, by Tara Leigh Dowler, Kit Richards and Karissa Taylor.

Russell Dumas, North Melbourne, $19,000

Creative development of a dance work about change, repetition and transformation.

Sarah Catherine Firth, Brunswick East, $20,000

Creative development of illustrations for a new graphic novel.

Footscray Community Arts Centre on behalf of Daniel Seifu, Strathtulloh, $15,000

Creative development and presentation of The Spirit of Nile - East Africa, a concert and masterclass at Footscray Community Arts Centre featuring local musicians and traditional artists from the Ethiopian community in Victoria.

Forest Collective, Brighton East, $60,000

Creative development, presentation and documentation of a series of four chamber music experiences featuring a diverse range of works by premiere composers and sound artists from Australia and overseas.

Freeplay Inc, Melbourne, $19,500

Development and presentation of the Freeplay Independent Games Festival in 2021, including talks, exhibitions, public programs and events that showcase the works of independent game makers and artists.

Samuel Gaskin, Briar Hill, $39,000

Creative development and presentation of a cross cultural performance combining personal stories of Indigenous cultures from Aotearoa, New Zealand and Te Whēnua Moemoeā (Land of the Dreamtime), and Australia, by Samuel Gaskin, Candance Lorrae, Kristel Kickett, Piri Neho, Paula Barbee and Mahana Maihi-Taniora.

Victoria Hannan, Preston, $20,000

Creative development of Marshmallow, a fiction novel set in Melbourne that explores privilege, trauma and grief.

Miranda Hill, Fitzroy, $29,438

Presentation of Homophonic!, a concert of new classical music written by queer composers to be presented at five regional pride festivals around Victoria.

Luke Horton, Coburg, $15,600

Creative development of a fiction novel that follows a documentary filmmaker over a month-long period of solo parenting, exploring themes of masculinity, mental health, parenting and grief.

Reuben James, Malvern East, $12,990

Creative development and presentation of a cross-disciplinary work exploring the LGBTQIA+ community, by Variation Three.

Jolt Sonic Arts, Fairfield, $79,000

Delivery of two-years of the AMP program (Artists to the Mountain Peak), a multi-disciplinary artist mentoring program created to help artists with disabilities establish professional arts careers.

Karma Dance Inc, Footscray, $19,200

To support a four-week residency at Arts House focused on the creation of a new dance work

Jade Kennedy, Grovedale, $16,220
The creative development and presentation of an immersive and interactive VR experience, created and developed by Jade Kennedy with technical support and tutoring from Lee Nickless.

Kill Your Darlings Pty Ltd, Footscray, $17,526

Delivery of Kill Your Darling's 2021 program, including online and print publications, podcasts and events with debut authors.

La Mama Inc on behalf of Glenn Shea, Corio, $40,000

Presentation of An Indigenous Trilogy, an original play exploring issues facing young Indigenous people, family and racism, written and directed by Glenn Shea.

Genevieve Lacey, Brunswick, $19,500

Creative development of a creative work delivered through an app, podcast and broadcast platforms by Genevieve Lacey, Alexis Wright and a team of artists of different generations and cultural backgrounds.

Leon Leung, Melbourne, $10,980

Creative development and production of an online graphic novel, by Leon Leung.

Jessie Lloyd Music Pty Ltd, St Albans, $50,000

Creative development of an album of songs of the Torres Straits to preserve and promote folk songs, stories and histories.

Magic Lantern Studio, Fitzroy, $39,922

Creative development of Conan the Bacterium, a puppet show about life in extreme environments.

Tariro Mavondo, Brunswick, $12,192

Creative development of We Too, Roar, a work of music, sound art and spoken word poetry by spoken word artist Tariro Mavondo and trumpeter/composer Reuben Lewis.

Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio Ltd, North Melbourne, $36,193

Delivery of the Mess Recovery Residencies program which will commission 20 new works from Victorian electronic artists, with support from Multicultural Arts Victoria and Liquid Architecture.

Melbourne Jazz Co-operative, Bentleigh, $120,000

Development and delivery of a 2021-2022 program of concerts and performances.

Monash University, Caulfield East, $39,000

Research and development of GATHER, an exhibition celebrating the work of Koorie art practitioners by curator Kate ten Buuren.

Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc on behalf of Nebahat Erpolat, Brunswick, $19,900

Creative development and presentation of an interdisciplinary work challenging preconceptions of Middle Eastern women’s identity in contemporary multicultural Australia.

Phuong Ngo, Sunshine West, $20,000

Creative development of a series of paintings exploring issues of race, racism, othering, colonialism and questions of authorship and power.

Nyadol Nyuon, Lynbrook, $20,000

Creative development of a collection of essays on race, identity and belonging.

Sonia Orchard, Preston, $10,000

Creative development of a non-fiction book incorporating memoir, evolutionary science, anthropology and social commentary to investigate some of the dilemmas of modern-day womanhood.

Pacific Island Creative Arts Australia (PICAA) on behalf of Cinespace Incorporated, Ardeer, $6,000

Development of Smartphone Stories, a community arts project for Pasefika Youth in Brimbank.

Performing Lines, Redfern, $40,716

Delivery of HYPERLOCAL, a pilot project creating opportunities for independent performance-makers in collaboration with four Melbourne venues, The Substation, Darebin Speakeasy, Dancehouse and Abbotsford Convent.

Photo Australia Ltd., Richmond, $53,015

To support the New Photographers Program which will commission eight emerging photographers and artists to present work at PHOTO 2022.

Photo Australia, Richmond, $18,400
Creation of a body of studio portraits by Atong Atem, inspired by her 7-image series, To Be Real, created for the Immigration Museum, presented as an artist book as part of PHOTO 2021.

Play On Arts Ltd, Carlton North, $23,077

Creative development of a contemporary cross disciplinary work exploring culture and diversity through music and movement, in collaboration with Eric Avery and Ella Havelka.

Michael Prior, Northcote, $9,660

Development of a six month studio based project that will expand the artist's sculptural practice.

Chloe Powell, Northcote, $22,790

Development and presentation of Radiant Pavilion 2021, a program of exhibitions and events showcasing contemporary jewellery.

NUSRA LATIF QURESHI, Eltham, $15,165

Research, development and presentation of a solo exhibition comprising a new mixed media installation works and existing paintings, to be exhibited at Warrnambool Art Gallery.

Raspberry Ripple, Preston, $29,759

Presentation of That's Why the Lady Needs a Ramp, an original play exploring the reality, quirks, and misconceptions of living with disability, by Kate Hood and Raspberry Ripple.

RMIT on behalf of Nicola St John, Brunswick East, $14,503

To support a series of capacity building workshops and industry mentoring for 10 Victorian First Nations creatives in the design industry, culminating in an exhibition.

Briar Rolfe, Brunswick West, $17,800

Creative development of graphic novel Get Your Story Straight, a character-driven romantic comedy about a trans man and his friend.

Maryanne Sam, Sebastopol, $25,000

Presentation of a comedy drama performance Coconut Woman.

Shir Madness Melbourne Jewish Music Festival Inc, Melbourne, $25,000

To support the delivery of the Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (FOJAM)'s 2021 six-month program of online events.

Cyrus Tang, Vermont, $7,500

Creative development and presentation of Sky Orchestra, a multi-artform project exploring Chinese history and pop culture.

Aseel Tayah, Reservoir, $33,300

Creative development of a weekly online video series featuring an interactive art show that supports and connects culturally diverse families and service providers through information, activities, and interactive content, to be filmed in Arabic, English and Auslan.

The Listies, Southbank, $19,850

Creative development of Moosick, a comedy show for children and adults.

Ciara Elizabeth Thorburn, Prahran, $8,020

Creative development and a short season a one woman circus-theatre show.

un Projects, Collingwood, $35,000

Creative development and publication of un Magazine vol. 15, a biannual independent journal on local contemporary art with a focus on First Nations practice, guest edited by Steven Rhall.

Victoria University on behalf of Lyn Thorpe, Shepparton, $38,500

Creative development and presentation of a Fight for Survival, a cabaret developed with, for and about a community of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people from the northern suburbs of Melbourne.

Sarah Walker, North Geelong, $9,000

Creative development of The first time I thought I was dying, a collection of non-fiction essays.

Sam Wallman, Brunswick, $15,000

Creative development of a graphic novel.

Wild@heART Community Arts, North Melbourne, $39,000

Delivery of AMPLIFY, a year-long artistic development program for emerging songwriters who live with disability in metro Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Chelsea Wilson, Northcote, $19,500

Creative development of a new live show by Women of Soul, with accompanying online content and marketing materials.

wreckedAllprods, St Kilda, $13,248

Creative development of a musical theatre work exploring the queer community.

Andrew Atchison, Yarraville, $5,500
Development of a series of sculpture works exploring queer identity by artist Andrew Atchison.

Bethany Atkinson-Quinton on behalf of Broadwave, Coburg, $14,000
Development and launch of the second season of Tender, a podcast exploring what happens when women leave abusive relationships, by producer Madison Griffiths, executive producer Bethany Atkinson-Quinton and theatre podcast platform the Broadwave Podcast Network.

Australian Book Review, Southbank, $39,000
For the delivery of programs, publishing and mentoring and a process to renew the organisation's board.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Anna Seymour, Northcote, $20,000
Development of a contemporary dance double-bill for Dance Massive 2021, by choreographers Stephanie Lake and Anna Seymour.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Chi Nguyen, Bayswater, $6,221
Development of MISS SAIGON-WRONG, a musical about a de facto visa application and a messy break up, by writer and actor Chi Nguyen.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Elias Jamieson Brown, St Kilda West, $10,000
Research and development of work by actor, writer and director Elias Jamieson Brown.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Irene Holub, Thornbury, $10,000
Development and programming of the FLOW Festival which will feature a line-up of local, national and international Deaf artists.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Jo Lloyd, St Kilda East, $16,000
Development of a dance work that explores the family history of choreographer Jo Lloyd and the complexities that come with documenting personal stories.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Luke George, Fitzroy, $10,000
Research and development of work by dancer and choreographer Luke George.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Amy Middleton, Coburg, $39,000
Development and publication of Archer Magazine including support to attract new readers.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Nicci Wilks, Fitzroy North, $10,000
Research and development of work by artists Patricia Cornelius, Susie Dee and Nicci Wilks.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Oliver Savariego, St Kilda East, $17,400
Second-stage development of Creche, a dance work by Oliver Savariego that explores childhood experiences and queer identity.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Rani Pramesti, Kensington, $15,000
Development and programming of Creatives of Colour by Rani P Collaborations, a calendar of activities for and by 'creatives of colour', run by the artists and based at the Collingwood Yards.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Sarah Aiken, North Melbourne, $15,000
Development of a new dance work by performer and choreographer Sarah Aiken.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Sarah Kriegler, Brunswick East, $22,651
Development of ADA, ASMINDA AND THE MECHANICAL HORSE, a new puppetry work exploring mathematics, girls in education and the father/daughter relationship, by Lemony S Puppet Theatre.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Yumi Tsuchiya-Umiumare, Preston, $10,000
Research and development of work by dancer Yumi Umiumare.

Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, Richmond, $20,000
Development and programming of a series of orchestral and chamber music events and activities.

Elizabeth Boon, Fitzroy, $9,500
Development and publication (in print, braille, audio and video) of Care, Disclosure, and Disappearance, a series of essays and other writings on disability, queer identity and art conservation. Emerging artist and designer Elizabeth Boon will work with artist Fayen d'Evie and conservator Sofia Lo Bianco.

Sue Broadway, Clifton Hill, $18,400
Development of Broken Not Forgotten, an interactive physical theatre production exploring Polio and other disabilities, by director and producer Sue Broadway.

Burrinja, Upwey, $30,000
Development and delivery of the Aerie Creative Ecology Program, a three-year program of professional development, networking and exchange for local artists. The program will include a residency for experienced mentors who will work with artists to strengthen their networks and skills.

Centre for Projection Art Inc, Fitzroy, $14,520
Development of creative program and activities.

Amiel Courtin-Wilson, West Melbourne, $19,403
Development of TRACES, a film installation project by director, producer and artist Amiel Courtin-Wilson.

Alison Croggon, Newport, $15,000
Development of Imperious Women, a new script by playwright Allison Croggan for theatre company The Rabble.

Emma Do, Flemington, $16,884
Development and publication of Working From Home, an illustrated book and online publication by journalist Emma Do that explores the stories of Vietnamese garment workers in Victoria and their contributions to Australian fashion.

East Gippsland Marketing Incorporated, Bairnsdale, $25,000
Development and programming of a creative and events program.

Samira Farah, Brunswick, $10,000
Development of 13 years, an art installation exploring the overlap of African and Caribbean subcultures, by art producer and radio presenter Samira Farah.

Feminist Writers Festival, Melbourne, $15,000
Development and programming of work showcasing Victorian feminist writers.

Alexander Garsden, Brunswick, $12,880
Development, recording and release of in limine I-IX, a series of new chamber music works by composer Alexander Garsden, developed with four of Australia's premier contemporary classical music performers.

Going Down Swinging, Parkville, $30,000
Development and publication of 12 original stories from a variety of Victorian painters, writers, comic artists and illustrators.

Channon Goodwin, Melbourne, $9,400
Establishment and programming of the Composite Moving Image Agency and Media Bank, an initiative that will provide specialist support to artists working in moving image through education, distribution, exhibition opportunties, led by artist Channon Goodwin.

Kate Gorringe-Smith, Northcote, $17,300
Development of The Overwintering Project - Western Port, a multi-media art project by 12 artists that is inspired by migratory shorebirds and their habitat in the local region.

Greater Bendigo City Council on behalf of Briony Buys, Footscray, $30,000
Development and programming of the Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music.

Benjamin Hancock, North Melbourne, $15,300
Development of The Situation, a dance performance, book publication and photographic series inspired by the work of Belgian poet Paul Nougés, by dancer and choreographer Benjamin Hancock.

Tim Humphrey, Northcote, $15,000
Research and development of am I ever gonna see your face again, an interactive creative installation that will incorporate technology including facial recognition technology, speech synthesis and artificial intelligence, by artist, designer and developer Tim Humphrey.

Janelle Johnstone, Northcote, $20,500
Development of new work from the Feminist Punk Guitar Orchestra, a large-scale ensemble of emerging, mid-career and established female and gender diverse guitarists.

Jess Kapuscinski-Evans, Northcote, $15,000
Development of Murder, She Dictated, a theatre show about a quadriplegic woman caught up in events surrounding a suspicious death, by writer and performer Jess Kapuscinski-Evans.

Darius Kedros, Coburg, $16,400
Development of Introduced Species, a performance work exploring themes of national identity, land ownership and environmental impact, by artists Darius Kedros, Roslyn Oades and Mark Coles Smith.

Koorreen Enterprises Pty Ltd, Tyrendarra, $23,482
Development of No More Sugar, No More Tea, a contemporary opera exploring First Nations history and experience from creation through to the present day, by First Peoples playwright, scriptwriter and musician Richard J Frankland.

Stephanie Lake Company, Fitzroy North, $38,000
Development and programming for new dance works and a mentorship program.

Gillian Lever, Eltham, $8,684
Artist and composer Gillian Lever will undertake development on an augmented reality experience that explores the shapes and sounds of antibiotic molecules.

Monica Lim, Docklands, $10,000
Development of Universe, an interactive art project that combines music, dance and live video in an exploration of religion and non-binary identity, by pianist and composer Monica Lim.

Jeanette Little, Prahran, $10,700
Development of Diptych, an electronic music composition exploring themes of time and memory, by composer Jeanette Little.

Make It Up Club, Melbourne, $15,000
Development and programming of Make It Up Club, a series of improvised music performances running in 2020-2021. The program will support a diverse range of artists of different ages, career stages, genders, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Marc Pearson, Preston, $19,000
Production of the Glom Press 2020 Collection, a collection of six graphic novels, each by an emerging Victorian artist, printed by comics publisher Glom Press.

Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio Ltd, North Melbourne, $24,000
Presentation of MESS COMMISSIONS 2020, a program of four new electronic music works by four leading and emerging Victorian artists.

Melbourne Jazz Co-operative, Bentleigh, $30,000
Development and programming of a series of contemporary jazz events, performances and activities.

Memo Review, St Kilda, $23,310
For the publication of the online weekly art review throughout 2020-2021. The program includes a young writer mentorship and sustainability initiatives.

Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc on behalf of Aseel Tayah, Lalor, $10,000
Research and development of work by performer, vocalist and installation artist Aseel Tayah.

Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc on behalf of Jonathan Homsey, Northcote, $16,250
Development of inter-im, a dance work inspired by the work of master calligrapher Haji Noor Deen that also explores how dance and choreography is influenced by and shared across different cultures, by artist Jonathan Homsey.

Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc on behalf of Mellisa Silaga, Mooroopna, $10,000
Research and development of work by artist Mellisa Silaga.

Dr Alan Nguyen, Footscray, $15,000
Development of BeeScapes, an interactive virtual reality experience exploring environmentalism and systems of nature that are ordinarily invisible to humans, by writer, director and designer Dr Alan Nguyen.

Benjamin Nichol, Glen Iris, $14,300
Development of Fairybread, a play exploring queerness, youth and surviving against the odds, by actor and director Benjamin Nichol.

one step at a time like this, North Melbourne, $21,909
Development of Conversations With The Plague, a theatre work exploring climate change.

Ahmarnya Price, Coburg, $19,050
Development of The Splendid Anomaly, a live performance work by artist Ahmarnya Price, exploring the adaptability of humans, animals and plant species. The work will incorporate drawing, animation, narration and sound.

Phunktional Ltd., Melbourne, $30,000
Development of Songs with the Rivers, a music, performance-making project for young people living in the north-west corner of Victoria, guided by local Elders and artists. Young participants will explore their relationship to local river systems and create original music and clips that will be shared at community events.

Public Office, Carlton, $19,000
Development of Means of Production, a series of educational workshops and events to guide artists who are working with communities.

Mariaa Randall, Brunswick East, $9,600
Development of SiStem, a work for and by Indigenous women, using poetry, dance, music and song to explore themes of resistance and empowerment.

Nicola Redhouse, Templestowe Lower, $15,000
Development of Attach - on isolation, a non-fiction book that explores the impact of isolation on humans, by writer and editor Nicola Redhouse.

Prudence Rees-Lee, Port Fairy, $8,850
Development of Requiem, a chamber music work inspired by rituals and grief, by musician Prudence Rees-Lee.

Steven Rhall, Footscray, $10,000
Research and development work by artist Steven Rhall.

Jaslyn Robertson, Brunswick West, $5,840
Composition and development of Cut It, a new musical composition that brings together percussion and double bell trombone with electronics, by composer Jaslyn Robertson.

Rubiks Collective, Fitzroy North, $10,000
Research and development of work by the chamber music ensemble.

Mykaela Saunders, Yarraville, $14,400
Development of With Teeth, a collection of short stories exploring contemporary Aboriginal experiences in the arts, activism and academia, by First Peoples writer, researcher and performer Mykaela Saunders.

Matthias Schack-Arnott, Preston, $ 10,000Research and development work by artist and musician Matthias Schack-Arnott.

Sissy Screens, Fairfield, $15,000
Development and production of one year of content for Sissy Screens, a digital magazine exploring queer screen culture.

Sivanesan Day, Narre Warren, $ 10,000
To support the research and development of the South Asian Pathways project.

Jackie Smith, Abbotsford, $14,300
Development of The Lady and the Bird, a participatory children's show and accompanying book exploring themes of love, nature, identity and breaking the rules, by playwright Jackie Smith. Project partners and collaborators include writer and illustrator Judy Horacek, designer Eugyeene Teh, singer/songwriter and protector of country Ray Dimakarri Dixon, and composer Rachel Lewindon.

Glen Walton, Northcote, $10,000
Development of Kidstruments, a series of interactive digital instruments that will be co-created by children and artist Glen Walton.

Khalid Warsame, Footscray, $ 10,500
Development of Blindness , a novel by writer and editor Khalid Warsame.

Andrew Weldon, Brunswick East, $15,000
Development of It's All Silver Lining , a graphic memoir about unexpected illness and the difficulty of adapting to its challenges, by cartoonist Andrew Weldon.

YUMMY, Lower Plenty, $19,962
Development of YUMMY in the WILD WEST , a live 'spaghetti western' cabaret show that will explore and exploit 'wild west' conventions.

Abbra Kotlarczyk, $19,856
Presentation of Queer Economics, a multi-part, community-oriented, curatorial project that will present and involve Australian LGBTQIA+ artists, curated by Abbra Kotlarczyk and Madé Spencer-Castle. The project will consist of two exhibitions, a publication and a series of public programs.

Adi Sappir / Under the Olive Tree, $20,000
For the presentation of ‘Under the Olive Tree’, a concert of traditional and contemporary music, performed by Arabic and Jewish musicians.

Allison Wright, $5,250
For the development and presentation of a new electro-acoustic work for flute cello, piano, percussion and interactive electronics to be premiered in 2019.

Andrew McDonald, $11,995
For the development of 'Andrina of the Stars', a children's novel for readers 7-11 years old, exploring science, astronomy and our place in the world – individually and as a planet.

Astra Chamber Music Society, $90,000
For two years' worth of activities including twelve events, residencies and the production of books, scores and CDs.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Caroline Meaden, $9,140
Support for the presentation of 'Lady Example', a new dance work to be performed over a five-night season.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Catherine Ryan, $10,200
Creative development of a play that explores the relationships between a sovereign and invaders told through the story of dingoes and a young female hunter. The play will be developed by Catherine (Anglo-Celt Australian) in collaboration with playwright Andrea James (Yorta Yorta/Kurnai).

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Clare Bartholomew, $14,500
To collaborate with performer Daniel Tobias to develop a dark comedy and theatre work that explores long-term commitment, romantic disenchantment and the loneliness of an elderly couple.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Emma Valente, $30,000
Presentation of 'Night in March 2019', a theatre work exploring feminism and faith, by Victorian theatre company The Rabble.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of John Harvey, $20,000
For Indigenous production company Brown Cabs to partner with ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, to reimagine and develop a new production of the critically acclaimed theatre work 'Heart is a Wasteland' ahead of a national and international tour.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Lana Schwarcz, $28,000
For a project that will see theatre makers Lara Schwarcz, Penny Baron and Glynis Angell partner with Footscray Community Arts Centre, Stratford Courthouse Theatre and HotHouse Theatre to create and present a new comedic theatre work.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Lara Week, $23,000
Presentation of 'Them', a theatre work set in an unnamed city at war, that tells the stories of five people in the days before a boat leaves to Europe. Written by Samah Sabawi, the work is based on interviews with and stories of refugees fleeing from Syria.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Lilian Steiner, $18,000
For the development and presentation of the dance work 'Memoir for Rivers and The Dictator' which will be extended from its current 20-minute format into a full length work.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Luke George, $17,000
For the development and presentation of a new three-part dance work 'Public Actions'.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Miss Anna Seymour, $18,500
Creative development of an experimental contemporary dance work that explores mythological and futuristic feminist concepts. The work will be choreographed by Victorian choreographer Stephanie Lake for dance and theatre company for deaf and hearing dancers, The Delta Project.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Torika Bolatagici, $19,400
Presentation of 'Black Tourmaline', a project that will encourage and explore community discussion, resource-sharing and reflection on how Indigenous people and people of colour are manifesting modes of learning outside conventional institutions.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Yumi Tsuchiya-Umiumare, $19,000
Presentation and production of the third annual ButohOut! - a two-month festival-style program of public workshops, forums and multi-disciplinary performances that celebrate the Japanese dance theatre tradition of Butoh, presented in partnership with Abbotsford Convent Foundation.

Australian Book Review, $39,000
Development and presentation of the Australian Book Review's 2019 publishing program, including the publication of new work by Victorian writers, the delivery of the Rising Stars program for younger writers and an Indigenous Fellowship.

Billings and Ellis Pty Ltd on behalf of John Barcham, $60,000
Development of ‘Waterhole’, a large-scale puppetry and visual theatre work developed in conjunction with Melbourne Zoo and Zoos Victoria.

Blindside, $108,800
For a two-year program of activities including contemporary art exhibitions, events, public and education programs and a First Nations Engagement project.

Bridget Chappell, $12,000
Presentation of Sound School, a year-long series of workshops to teach young queer and gender diverse people, women, people of colour and people with disabilities about electronic music.

Bureau of Works, $30,000
Producer Erin Milne and Curator Anna Tregloan, will design and present a major showcase exhibition of Victorian artists, at the Prague Quadrennial 2019 with accompanying performances and artist talks.

Channels - The Australian Video Art Festival, $39,460
For the presentation of the 2019 Channels Festival a festival focused on video art that includes exhibitions, art writing and events.

Chloe Powell, $17,951
For the presentation of the 2019 Radiant Pavilion jewellery and object festival. This biennial festival includes curated programs and exhibitions, mentorships and a one-day symposium.

Chris Henschke, $15,000
Creative development of 'Entanglements', an installation artwork that will blend art and science to explore the entanglement phenomena. The work will be simultaneously presented in Australia and Austria.

Christopher Gooch, $9,630
For the publication and presentation of 'Wasteland', a graphic novel, exploring the pursuit of a meaningful life in a broken system.

City of Greater Geelong, $60,000
For the development and presentation of six 'sensory portals' - spaces that will present multimedia activations by local artists and community groups, to be presented at upcoming Geelong After Dark events.

David Wadelton, $6,000
For the publication of 'Suburban Baroque', an artist photography book that celebrates the domestic interior designs of Italian and Greek expats living in Melbourne in the 1960s and 1980s.

Edwina Bartlem, $19,995
Development and presentation of 'Fantastic Worlds', an exhibition and public program for families and children that explores the worlds of children's picture book art.

Eloise Grills, $19,699
Creative development of 'Big Beautiful Female Theory', a graphic memoir exploring bodies, feminism, mental illness, mothers, and daughters, from Colac to Melbourne.

Emily Bitto, $19,000
Final stage development of 'All the Old Symbols', a poetry collection exploring themes of the human relationship, to language and symbol-making.

Flinders Quartet Inc, $21,000
Support for the development and presentation of the Quartet's 2019 subscription concert season and composer development program.

Forest Collective, $12,500
Presentation of 'Orpheus', a new opera-ballet by Evan Lawson.

Inland Concert Series Inc, $19,750
Presentation of 12 events as part of the Inland concert series which celebrates Australian exploratory music. The latest season includes events in Castlemaine, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide.

Jack Sheppard, $20,000
For the development of a solo performance work that explore suicide and trauma within Indigenous communities, and the journey of grief and acceptance for those affected. The work will incorporate experimental movement theatre, puppetry, dialogue, text and video installation.

Jane B Rawson, $19,500
For the development of a speculative fiction novel about the rise of individualism and authoritarianism in western democracies from the 1930s to today.

Jessica Knight, $6,200
For the creative development of 'Mormon Girl', a new solo show by writer-performer Jessica Knight working in collaboration with dramaturg Mark Pritchard and director Bridget Balodis. The show will draw on Jessica's experiences as an intersectional feminist with a disability raised in a Mormon family, and her learning to challenge the definitions of what’s 'normal'.

Johanna Fairley, $13,500
Presentation of Till Death do us Part, a physical theatre and circus show by dance, acrobatics and physical theatre collective One Trick Pony that explores the inevitable life stages we all pass through in the trajectory from birth to death.

Jolt Sonic Arts, $34,200
Presentation of the 2019 JOLT Sonic Festival, a three-day sound art festival, in collaboration with Footscray Community Arts Centre.

Jordan Marani, $9,670
For a month-long artist residency at Leipzig International Art Programme, Germany which will include the development of new large-scale paintings and prints.

Joseph O’Farrell, $18,500
To collaborate with theatre maker Emily Tomlins and over two hundred primary school students to create 'The Cabinis', a horror show written by kids, for adults.

Justin Marshall, $19,400
Development of 'Sonic Labyrinth', an experimental interactive sound work for children.

Kate ten Buuren, $39,921
For the creative development of 'Dis Rupt', a performance event curated by Kate showcasing eight interdisciplinary, emerging, Indigenous artists.

Kay Abude, $10,000
For the development of an artwork that explores the concepts and conditions of labour and value.

Make It Up Club, $20,000
Presentation of the 2019 Make It Up Club series, a series of weekly concerts of avant garde, improvised music and sound art performance.

Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc on behalf of Coree Thorpe, $16,500
For the development of 'The Mooroopna River Flats Yakapna Loitjpatj', a series of experiential paintings, photos, metal and resin works that explore identity, culture and family. The project will be undertaken with community consultation.

Myfanwy Jones, $20,000
For the development of 'The Black Bream', a contemporary literary fiction novel that explores how a family's fate intersects with the exploitation of the land, set in and around Tinaroo Dam in Far North Queensland.

Nana Biluš Abaffy, $24,000
Creative development and presentation of Post Reality Vision, an experimental choreographic work.

Nicci Wilks, $14,000
Support for physical theatre company WE3 to redevelopment and redesign its critically acclaimed theatre performance 'The Long Pigs', in preparation for a preview season at Adelaide Fringe, ahead of a tour to France and the UK.

Nicholas Tammens, $19,500
Support for the presentation of Welfare, a two-day symposium and exhibition on the topic of artists' welfare.

Paea Leach, $23,674
To collaborate with dancer and choreographer Alexandra Harrison to develop a dance performance work that explores the body, endurance, wilfulness and survival.

Phunktional Ltd, $35,000
For the development and presentation of 'Stories Beneath the Vale', a community-driven, digital story-telling project, exploring themes of violence and growing up as an Aboriginal woman in country Victoria.

Play On Arts Ltd, $20,954
For the development and presentation of a three-concert series that features classical chamber music presented alongside live DJ sets.

Rachel Ciesla, $5,000
Development and presentation of 'Healing Practices', an exhibition exploring the history of the Bundoora Homestead as a site of colonisation, domicile and restoration.

RMIT on behalf of Michelle Aung Thin, $6,155
For the creative development of 'Hosina', a novel for youth that explores the meaning of home and belonging in the context of the ethnic cleansing of Rohingya.

RMIT on behalf of Ronnie Scott, $16,000
Creative development of 'Shirley', a literary novel set in Melbourne's inner north, exploring real estate independence, and queer families.

Somebody's Daughter Theatre Company, $40,000
For the presentation of 'Dodging the Path', a series of creative engagement workshops exploring family violence, mental health and isolation. Workshops will be held in 2019 for artists from Benalla, Wangaratta and Wodonga.

Sonia Leber and David Chesworth on behalf of Sonia Leber, $29,700
To develop a multi-disciplinary longform video artwork. The work will be based around séance tapes recorded in Australia and New Zealand and will involve visual and sound design and exploratory choreography.

Sydney Review of Books, $6,000
To commission a series of short essays by four Victorian writers that give original, engaging and diverse accounts of what it is to be a writer in contemporary Victoria. The essays will be published in the Sydney Review of Books in 2019.

Tammy Brennan, $38,200
Presentation of an experimental opera that explores gender violence against women and girls. The work will involve artists from Australia, New Zealand and India and will premiere in New Delhi in 2019.

The Lifted Brow, $31,424
Support for the Brow Books publishing program in 2019. The program will include the publication of eight new titles by first-time/emerging authors, whose work is vitally important to the larger cultural conversation of this city, state and country.

Toby Fehily, $18,100
Support for the development of 'It's Not An Aircraft', a creative nonfiction manuscript exploring ufology and the nature of truth and belief. The work will focus on an investigation of the father of Australian ufology's strange life and even stranger disappearance.

Un Projects, $70,000
For a two-year program that includes four editions of Un Magazine, new content for the online platform Un Extended, a writer in residence program and a series of Un Conversation events.

Wang Zheng-Ting, $6,580
Support to present concerts in New York and Washington and to take part in the improvisation concert series Audiopollination in Toronto.

Witness Performance, $35,000
Support for the continued development of Witness, a curated website that aims to redefine and expand critical discussion of the performing arts.

February 2017

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Chris Kohn, Rosanna, $22,066
Creative development of a new play by Future Fidel set in the Democratic Republic of Congo that charts the history of the discovery and exploitation of the country's resources.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Jo Lloyd, St Kilda East, $20,000
Creative development of a new dance work.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Jonathan Morgan, Windsor, $15,000
Creative development and presentation of a new aerial circus work by One Fell Swoop.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Luke George, Carlton, $23,770
Creative development of a new group dance work.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Melanie Lane, South Yarra, $14,000
For the final development and presentation of a new dance work exploring the culture and effects of dance clubs.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Melinda Smith, Croydon, $15,000
Development of a multidisciplinary performance work featuring artists with a range of abilities.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Nina Bonacci, Brunswick, $39,990
International presentation of 'Lilith: The Jungle Girl' by the Sisters Grimm.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Philip Samartzis, Richmond, $9,996
Presentation of 'Current', an exhibition involving sound and visual artists focusing on the Kiewa hydroelectric scheme in North-East Victoria.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Tim Darbyshire, Fitzroy, $11,180
Development of a new work by Victorian choreographer Tim Darbyshire and key Australian and Swiss collaborators, to take place in Zurich, Switzerland.

Australian Art Orchestra on behalf of Meng Wang, Melbourne, $17,000
Development of a new contemporary music work 'Cocoon', part one of a trilogy 'I am the Silk Road' by Meng Wang.

Nana Biluš Abaffy, St Kilda, $6,000
Development and presentation of a new choreographic work that pairs three emerging artists with a high profile choreographer through an ongoing mentorship.

Capital Venues and Events on behalf of David Chisholm, Bendigo, $45,000
Presentation of the 2017 Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music.

Jackson Castiglione, Northcote, $9,999
Creative development of a theatre work exploring modern and historical relationships between children and fascism.

Deborah Cheetham AO, Melbourne, $20,000
Development of 'Eumeralle: A War Requiem', a large-scale choral work which will be written in the Gunditjmara language from South-West Victoria.

Chloe Powell, Northcote, $12,293
Presentation of 'Radiant Pavilion 2017', a program of activity centred around contemporary jewellery and objects featuring exhibitions, professional development seminars and commissioned works.

City of Darebin, Preston, $5,000
Presentation of 'Skin Thing', a contemporary art exhibition at the Bundoora Homestead Art Centre that explores the subject of skin.

City of Melbourne, Melbourne, $25,000
Creative development of 'Refuge', a project that brings together artists, community members and emergency services personnel to investigate the role of art and culture in climate-related disasters.

Jamie Clennett, Brunswick East, $20,000
Development of a graphic novel that spans over five centuries and follows the history of reformation Europe and colonial Tasmania.

Martyn Coutts, Parkville, $9,500
To present 'Shell Game' a one-on-one performance that explores the history and future of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The performance will tour to festivals around Australia.

Rosalind Crisp, Marlo, $15,180
For a contemporary dance project by regional artists living in far East Gippsland.

Rohan Drape & Alexander Garsden, Clifton Hill, $16,000
Presentation of the INLAND concert series.

Elbow Room Theatre, Carlton North, $15,000
Presentation of 'Niche', a performance piece exploring the meaning of popular culture.

ELISION Incorporated, South Yarra, $30,000
Presentation of the ensemble's program of contemporary concerts in Melbourne, Shanghai and Dresden between August and October 2017.

Aviva Endean, Brunswick, $8,000
Development of new interactive music and sound installation for children, by Aviva Endean and Justin Marshall.

Johanna Fairley, Coburg, $9,000
For a residency at the Women's Circus which will involve the creative development of a new physical theatre and circus work by Victorian company One Trick Pony.

Kane Forbes, Yarraville, $21,000
Victorian-based development of 'Sardonic', a collaborative work between Victorian and NSW circus and physical performance artists.

Carly Godden, Brunswick, $19,022
Development and production of the second season of 'Dead & Buried', a podcast on historical literature, with a focus on underground, fringe and criminal stories.

Amy Gray, Carlton, $9,999
Development of a book on motherhood and feminism.

Judith Hamann, Mitcham, $8,200
Development of a new music work which will bring together two cellos and a multi-channel electronic diffusion system and will be presented in Australia and internationally.

Hobsons Bay Community Arts Inc on behalf of Alisdair Macindoe, Fitzroy North, $15,000
Presentation of 'Noncompete', a performance featuring over 300 new electro-mechanical robotic instruments.

Brendan Hogan, Yackandandah, $10,000
Creative development of a play for children that explores themes of sustainability and renewable energy.

Eugene Howard, Northcote, $11,000
Development of a creative residency program in Boorhaman, a community on the Ovens River in North East Victoria. Melbourne-based artist Dylan Martorell will be the inaugural artist-in-resident and he will work with the local community to create an art installation.

Rosie Isaac, Fitzroy, $5,601
Creative development of Figure Reclines Audience Reclines, a performance work about the settlement of Melbourne and the Victorian legal system.

Kill Your Darlings, Footscray, $30,000
For a 12-month program by literary magazine 'Kill Your Darlings' including online content and podcasts with a focus on emerging writers.

Kings Artist Run Initiative on behalf of Georgia Hutchison, Collingwood, $13,520
Development of Radical Confederacy, a  project that will connect Australia's artist-run visual arts sector through a series of residencies and lectures.

Tamara Kohler (Rubiks Collective), North Melbourne, $5,659
Presentation of '75 Years: A Portrait of Meredith Monk', a retrospective performance of works by US composer, performer, director and choreographer Meredith Monk.

Kyneton Contemporary Inc, Kyneton, $19,500
Development and presentation of KCAT2018, an inaugural contemporary art triennial in Kyneton.

Michele Lee, Coburg, $10,403
Creative development of 'Security', a play exploring how women and marginalised groups internalise prejudice and the role of class and wealth.

Brian Lipson, Brunswick, $18,920
Development of 'A Wonder', a theatre piece that tells the story of Psalmanazar, an eighteenth-century scholar and fraudster.

Robert Lukins, Brunswick East, $7,000
Completion of 'Keep the Lion Hungry', a novel that explores ideas of place, memory and the repercussions of violence and childhood trauma.

Dylan Martorell, Brunswick East, $20,000
For an international creative residency in Athens and Tinos, Greece.

Rafaella McDonald, Fitzroy North, $5,500
A month-long artist residency at Little House Gallery, Los Angeles, and development of a new public artwork.

Archer Magazine, Coburg, $26,110
For the production of two print editions and a year's worth on online content.

Kate Mildenhall, Hurstbridge, $9,520
Research and development of a novel which explores the story of a woman forced to flee her home and country with her children.

Monash University on behalf of Nicholas Mangan, Caulfield East, $19,230
Development of 'Termite Economics', a multi-media work that explores the ways the CSIRO uses termites to locate rare earth materials.

Moriarty's Project on behalf of Helen Herbertson, Port Melbourne, $21,000
First stage creative development of 'Undefended', a new dance work by Victorian artists  Helen Herbertson, Michelle Heaven, Ben Cobham and John Salisbury.

Multicultural Arts Victoria on behalf of Astrid Mendez, Brunswick, $14,544
International presentation of 'The Pilgrim', a roving miniature puppet theatre piece.

Multicultural Arts Victoria on behalf of Matthew Anker, Shepparton, $12,000
Development of a mentorship project for emerging African artists based in Shepparton, to create four new songs with accompanying music videos.

Multicultural Arts Victoria on behalf of Victoria Chiu, Northcote, $15,000
Development and presentation of a contemporary dance, video and live music collaboration with Chinese and Australian artists.

Joseph O'Farrell, Bentleigh, $24,672
Presentation of 'We are Lightning!', a performance that explores the important role of civic spaces in our community.

Naomi Ota, Preston, $5,000
International presentation of 'Enshrined Time - in Empty House', an installation that explores the idea of 'home'.

Hoa Pham, North Melbourne, $14,575
Presentation of 'Vivid', a play work about a young Vietnamese girl with schizophrenia coming to terms with her illness and the death of her grandmother.

Leisa Shelton, Carlton North, $7,000
For a series of international activities including a residency at the 2017 Berlin Performing Arts Festival and internships at contemporary art spaces in Mexico and Santiago.

Quentin Sprague, Southbank, $10,430
Development of a creative non-fiction novel that tells the story of the Jirrawun artist group - a leading Indigenous contemporary arts group based in Western Australia's Kimberley region.

The Lifted Brow, Melbourne, $19,000
Development and publication of literary magazine The Lifted Brow's 'First Nations' issue. All contributors, editorial and ancillary staff on this edition will be First Nations people.

The Ownership Project, Fitzroy, $25,400
A year-long intensive creative program, which will deliver artist residencies, workshops, studio access and mentorship to fifteen culturally diverse visual artists.

University of Melbourne, Parkville, $50,000
A year-long program of activities by Art + Australia, including the publication of journals, books and digital content, as well as public programs ranging from lectures and talks to symposia.

University of Melbourne on behalf of Anne Marsh, Southbank, $17,560
A three-month program of short, multi-arts residencies at the Norma Redpath House and Studio, featuring public discussions and events, a three-day symposium and exhibitions.

Elizabeth Welsh, Flemington, $9,953
The presentation of a contemporary music work that uses baroque instruments combined with voice and electronics.

Katie West, Brunswick East, $9,600
Development and presentation of 'Museum Incognita', a visual art project that reimagines the role of the museum.

Jessica Wilson, Heidelberg Heights, $5,000
Attendance at the 2017 International Directors' Seminar for Children's and Young People's Theatre, a leading international forum for people working in youth theatre. The 2017 event will  be held Oldenburg, Germany.

Y Space, Natimuk, $30,425
Creative development and presentation of 'Dusk', a large-scale outdoor performance work at the Natimuk Silos involving aerial performance, interactive projections, shadow puppetry, photography and music.

Second round 2017

Adam Ridgeway, CARLTON NORTH: $9,258
For the development and presentation of a sculpture, sound and projection work that explores the idea of dystopian futures from the perspective of First Nations peoples, by Adam Ridgeway and Josh Muir.

Andrew Westle, COLLINGWOOD: $12,685
Support for Delving into Dance, a podcast series that explores the current state of dance locally and globally through interviews with dance makers, artists, and choreographers.

Anthony Crowley, KINGSVILLE: $16,500
Presentation of a new musical theatre show about zombies and armageddon.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Adam Wheeler, SOUTHBANK: $22,000
Development of NEO, a dance project comprising three contemporary works that explore Generation Z and the world they occupy.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Emma Valente, YARRAVILLE: $30,000
Presentation of Unwoman, a large-scale feminist theatre work investigating reproductive rights and control of the female body, presented by The Rabble and Maeve Stone.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Jodee Mundy, SOUTHBANK: $15,000
Development of Personal, a story exploring disability and ability that will blend live performance and multimedia. The work will feature a virtual interpreter and creative captioning and will be performed in both English and Auslan.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Jonathan Homsey, FOOTSCRAY: $20,000
Presentation of a performance installation that incorporates choreography, augmented reality and live performance to explore gender identity and utopian worlds.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Merophie Carr, SEDDON: $19,558
Development and presentation of Weekly Ticket Footscray, a long-term project that will see an artist give weekly performances at Footscray Train Station.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Nicola Gunn, EAST MELBOURNE: $25,650
To tour performer/choreographer Nicola Gunn's dance and theatre work Piece for Person and Ghetto Blaster to Canada and Europe.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Shian Law, WINDSOR: $16,000
Development of a new dance work and associated lecture that will explore the history of dance from a queer, trans and post-colonial perspective.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Tamara Saulwick, SEDDON: $10,000
Presentation of a North American tour of Endings, a theatre work that explores death, dying and the afterlife.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Weave Movement Theatre, PRESTON: $32,580
Development of a dance/physical theatre work comprising a majority of performers with disability.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Youbi Lee, BRUNSWICK: $11,895
Presentation of a printmaking exhibition that aims to create a dialogue about Asian identity and Orientalism in contemporary Australia.

Australian Book Review, SOUTHBANK: $30,000
For the Australian Book Review's 2018 program of monthly publications including issues focused on Indigenous content, film and television, poetry and fiction.

Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, MELBOURNE: $37,500
Development and presentation of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra's 2018 and 2019 program of Melbourne concerts and education events.

Behind the Wire, CARLTON: $59,320
Development and publication of a book featuring the stories and writings of marginalised voices captured by Behind the Wire, an oral history organisation that collects and shares stories from people held in mandatory detention.

Burrinja on behalf of Justine Walsh, UPWEY: $19,999
Presentation of hillscene LIVE 2018, a 10-month cross artform artistic development program that will culminate in a small scale experimental live art festival.

Caroline Meaden, KENSINGTON: $19,990Development and presentation of a performance that explores women in our culture and our lives.

CAVES INC, MELBOURNE: $15,000
Presentation of a year-long program of exhibitions, artist talks and catalogues for 2018.

Charles Purcell, PRINCES HILL: $20,000
Creative development of Apokalypsis, a contemporary performance work exploring humanity's response to living in a world on the brink of catastrophic destruction.

City of Melbourne, MELBOURNE: $30,000
Support for a new creative research residency program that will see interdisciplinary artists working both at Melbourne's Arts House and in Natimuk. The artists will develop small scale works that focus on sustainable practice or reflect the sites where they are created or presented.

Clare Rae, PRESTON: $19,500
Presentation of two photography exhibitions that will showcase the work of Victorian photographer  Clare Rae and French artist, photographer and writer, Claude Cahun. One exhibition will be staged at the Centre for Contemporary Photography in Melbourne and the other will be held at CCA Galleries International in Jersey, on the UK’s Channel Islands, where an extensive archive of Claude Cahun's work is held.

CLIMARTE Inc, MELBOURNE: $120,000
Development and presentation of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019, a festival of ideas, exhibitions, and events, that seeks to engage with a broader public on issues around climate change.

Cordite Poetry, CARLTON SOUTH: $50,400
Development and publication of ten issues of the poetry and criticism journal Cordite Poetry Review and Cordite Books Series 3 in 2018 and 2019. The years ahead will also see the publications translated into six languages to cater for international readers.

Dancehouse on behalf of James Welsby, BRUNSWICK: $19,950
Development and presentation of a dance performance at Dancehouse in Melbourne, along with associated community workshops.

Daniele Poidomani, SEDDON: $13,075
Creative development and presentation of Street Skeeters, a community-based theatre work involving athletes with a disability who will build and operate giant puppets that will be mounted to their sports-wheelchairs.

Danielle Reynolds, NORTHCOTE: $17,044
For the development and presentation of a new dance work that explores dance in the human world and the animal kingdom.

Deanne Butterworth, MELBOURNE: $11,000
Development of a performance work where three dancers will explore historical and contemporary notions of duality, the mind, the body and emotion.

Donald Edgar, FITZROY: $10,720
Development and publication of a book exploring the unique history and development of Victoria’s network of regional art galleries.

Else Fitzgerald, CARLTON NORTH: $12,750
Development of a manuscript of short works of fiction that explore landscapes, language and technology and the ways they may shift and alter in a radically changing world.

Eugenia Lim, BRUNSWICK: $15,500
Presentation of The Australian Ugliness, a multi-channel video installation exploring contemporary Australian identity through architecture.

Fiona Abicare, MELBOURNE: $15,000
Creative development of Rose Moon, an exhibition exploring the origins of the shabby chic interior design style in relation to art history and feminine aesthetics.

Flinders Quartet Inc, ABECKETT STREET: $23,000
Development and presentation of a series of concerts, outreach programs and touring shows as part of the Flinders Quartet's 2018 program.

Fortyfivedownstairs, MELBOURNE: $20,000
Presentation of Bottomless, a theatre work set in Broome's Sober Up Centre.

Greatest Hits, FITZROY:$15,000
Creative development and presentation of a new filmed stage performance that explores the impact of emerging technologies.

Hanna Chetwin, FITZROY: $12,000
Creative development of a new audiovisual work for multiple 16mm film and 35mm slide projectors, instruments, 16-part choir and electronics.

Jeff Achtem, BRUNSWICK: $19,600
Creative development of Giant, a new performance work by Bunk Puppets for family audiences with digital puppetry and physical theatre.

Katherine Brabon, WOODEND: $6,000
Completion of a novel set in contemporary Japan in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011.

Kelli Alred, FITZROY: $19,654
Presentation of an exhibition of cross-disciplinary works including video, performance and installation at the Abbotsford Convent's Magdalen Laundries.

Lab Kelpie, NORTHCOTE: $22,735
Presentation of Broken, a play by Mary Anne Bulter that explores the lives of three characters as each experiences separate challenging events.

LIMINAL, BRUNSWICK WEST: $15,000
Presentation of a year-long program of literary magazine Liminal, which includes an online publication focusing on Asian-Australians.

Make It Up Club, MELBOURNE: $30,000
Presentation of Make It Up Club's 2018 weekly series of avant garde, improvisation and sound art concerts. 2018 will mark the Make It Up Club's 20th anniversary and will include a special 20th Birthday Festival at Bar Open.

Marco Cher-Gibard, NORTH MELBOURNE: $12,284
To develop a sound installation work and to present a work-in-progress showing to potential presenters.

Mariaa Randall, KANGAROO FLAT: $8,689
Artistic and professional development activities for dancer/choreographer Mariaa Randall to explore new markets for Indigenous arts and attending key industry conferences in the United States, Australia and New Zealand in 2018.

Marita Dyson, BRUNSWICK EAST: $10,727
Development and presentation of a musical performance of original songs that will respond to the volcanic plains and waterways of western Melbourne, reflecting on geology, industrial history and environmental change, by The Orbweavers and The Letter String Quartet.

Mark Brandi, BRUNSWICK EAST: $14,760
To complete the manuscript for a new literary crime novel Kiss Me Quick.

Melbourne Cabaret Festival, SOUTH YARRA: $35,000
Support for the 2018 Melbourne Cabaret Festival.

Mick Klepner Roe, YARRAVILLE: $15,200
Creative development of Glitch, a performance event that explores the medicalisation of trans identity, by transgender performance collective, Embittered Swish.

Miles Allinson, BRUNSWICK: $10,200
Creative development of In Moonland, a new novel that explores religion, politics, violence and myth.

Mount Elephant Community Management, LISMORE: $6,450
Creative development of Waking the Giants, a creative music based performance that explores geology, natural history and cultural history of the volcanic plains and giant dormant volcanoes of the region.

Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc on behalf of Yumi Tsuchiya-Umiumare, COLLINGWOOD: $17,000
Presentation of a program of public workshops, performances and talks for community members to explore Butoh, a Japanese theatre and dance form.

People of Colour Performing Arts Company / Rani Pramesti, KENSINGTON: $20,471
Creative development of From Solo to Serbia, a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural theatre work that explores the stories of two families spanning Indonesia, Serbia and Australia.

Play On Arts, CARLTON NORTH: $11,336
Presentation of Play On Series Four, a series of three concerts at the Collingwood Underground Carpark that pairs classical performers with DJs.

Right Now, KENSINGTON: $5,100
Development and publication of a series of writing for Right Now, an online publication focusing on human rights issues.

RMIT on behalf of Julienne van Loon, ABBOTSFORD: $12,770
For the final draft of a novel Instructions for a Steep Decline, a work of fiction which explores the social and economic culture of urban Australia prior to the global financial crisis.

Sascha Kelly, FLEMINGTON: $12,479
Development and recording of The Abbotsford Mysteries, a new music-based podcast that explores the complex history of Melbourne's Abbotsford Convent.

School of Hard Knocks, CARLTON: $19,000
Development and presentation of MEN ALOUD! a series of singing workshops that will explore the various aspects of mental health and wellbeing for men from metro and regional Victoria. The workshops will culminate in a performance by participants.

Speak Percussion Inc. on behalf of Liza Lim, SOUTH YARRA: $22,000
Development of Atlas of the Sky, a new work for a solo soprano, three percussionists and chorus combined with specially built kinetic instruments.

Steven Rhall, SEDDON: $20,000
Presentation of an exhibition that explores the context of Aboriginal Art as a classification within the Australian art world.

Sue Broadway, CLIFTON HILL: $16,000
Presentation of One and the Other, a physical theatre work that examines the invaluable role of female friendship and challenges the assumptions of ageing.

Swampland Magazine, BRUNSWICK: $19,999
Production of two issues of Swampland, an independent publication that features long-form Australian music journalism and photography.

TarraWarra Museum of Art, HEALESVILLE: $59,540
Creative development of new visual artworks by 11 Victorian artists that will be presented at the TarraWarra Biennial 2018.

TCB art inc, MELBOURNE: $22,900
Support for the Proglegomon (Phase IV) program which connects established Victorian and international artists with emerging Victorian artists in a series of exhibitions and public events.

The Lifted Brow, MELBOURNE: $26,290
Publication of four issues of the literature, arts and culture journal The Lifted Brow.

The Rereaders, NORTHCOTE: $19,665
Year-long program of The Rereaders, a literary and culture podcast. This includes 22 episodes of The Rereaders' fortnightly podcasts and eight additional podcasts.

Triage Live Art Collective, RICHMOND: $21,488
Presentation of the Infirmary, an intimate, immersive and participatory live art work that examines illness and death.

un Projects, COLLINGWOOD: $25,000
Development and presentation of two editions of the arts and culture journal un Magazine and support for the production of new monthly digital content.

Wild@heART Community Arts, NORTH MELBOURNE: $30,000
For a year-long storytelling and songwriting project by and for people living with mental illness in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne.

Witness Performance, WILLIAMSTOWN: $35,000
To develop and launch Witness, a website that explores the history and current practice of the Australian performing arts, incorporating reviews, long-form essays, a podcast and a video series.

Abbotsford Convent Foundation on behalf of Jon Butt, ABBOTSFORD, $40,000
Support for the c3 Professional Development Exhibition Program, a series of exhibitions, mentorships and public programs developed by emerging and established artists and curators.

Arts Project Australia, NORTHCOTE, $40,000
Arts Project Australia's 2017 program of exhibitions featuring work by emerging and established artists who are with and without a disability.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Adena Jacobs, NORTHCOTE, $39,000
The development of a new theatre work that explores innocence, spectatorship and power.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Caroline Meaden, KENSINGTON, $11,500
The development of a new contemporary dance and theatre work exploring the contradictory expectations often placed upon prominent female figures.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Emily Goddard, WINDSOR, $11,000
The development of a solo theatre work, inspired by the rebellion and resistance of the female convicts of the Cascades Female Factory in Hobart.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Jodee Mundy, SOUTHBANK, $30,000
The presentation of an interactive live art project providing insight into the world of the deaf and blind as part of Sydney Festival 2017.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Luke George, CARLTON, $22,630
A North American and European tour of dance works by Luke George and collaborators.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Mariaa Randall, KANGAROO FLAT, $6,820
The development of a new dance work that explores three Aboriginal women's impenetrable connection to country.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Michelle Heaven, CASTLEMAINE, $30,000
The presentation of a theatre work inspired by a famous escape from East to West Berlin in 1979 where two families secretly fabricated their own hot air balloon in search of freedom.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Moira Finucane, NORTH FITZROY, $18,000
A regional and international tour of a performance featuring burlesque, drama and other cross art form collaborations.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Nancy Atkin, BRUNSWICK, $25,000
A series of community-based outdoor performances culminating in a large-scale street opera.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Natalie Cursio, RIPPONLEA, $29,500
A new dance work about learning to skateboard that will see dancers explore themes of risk, failure and vulnerability.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Ponch Hawkes, NORTH MELBOURNE, $15,000
A live performance, examining stigmas around ageing bodies, presented in Germany.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Prue  Lang, PORT MELBOURNE, $27,500
The development of a dance work that explores how we attempt to understand our chaotic universe.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Samara Hersch, NORTHCOTE, $23,000
The development of a theatre work that will share stories written by young people in detention at Nauru and will be performed by people aged 8 to 18.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Sandra Parker, ELWOOD, $16,000
The presentation of a dance performance that explores how we can shake off the shackles of work and other 'have-tos'.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Soo Yeun You, BOX HILL NORTH, $18,050
A cross-cultural performance installation that explores opposites such as yin and yang, life and death, saltwater and fresh.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Suzanne Kersten, NORTH MELBOURNE, $17,315
The second stage development of an interactive performance which will be staged over multiple nights and at varied locations.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Tamara Saulwick, SEDDON, $15,750
International presentation of a performance about the ordinary and extraordinary experiences people have around death, dying and the afterlife.

Auspicious Arts Projects on behalf of Zebastian Hunter, WINDSOR, $15,470
The development of a contemporary circus work about French psychiatrist Jacques Lacan's theories of unattainable desire in a modern society.

Sarah Austin, BRUNSWICK, $20,000
A multi-sensory performance designed for children 0 to 12 months old and their carers.

Australian Art Orchestra, MELBOURNE, $60,000
Australian Art Orchestra's 2017 program to be presented throughout Victoria, interstate and overseas.

Australian Network for Art & Technology (ANAT), ADELAIDE, $39,985
Three new art–science residencies for Victorian artists at the CSIRO.

Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea inc., BARWON HEADS, $5,200
A series of art workshops for people affected by a chronic illness or disability.

Big hART, THORNBURY, $40,000
The development of a performance that will combine music, state-of-the-art projection and skateboarding.

BLINDSIDE, MELBOURNE, $58,000
A diverse and experimental exhibition program across 2017 to 2018 showcasing work by artists of varied practice and experience.

Jen Breach, MOONEE PONDS, $8,000
The development of an adventure-style graphic novel for readers aged 8 to 12.

Sue Broadway, CLIFTON HILL, $10,000
The presentation of a clown-based work that examines the nature and capabilities of the aging body.

Cardigan Comics, NORTHCOTE, $20,000
The development of a graphic-novel-style collection of stories set in Melbourne in the late 1880s, to be delivered online in weekly episodes .

Maree Clarke, YARRAVILLE, $20,000
The development of a work that will utilise holographics to recreate a vision of Maree Clarke's maternal grandmother's lounge room at the time of the 1967 referendum.

CLIMARTE Inc, RICHMOND, $32,000
The presentation of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2017, a festival featuring curated exhibitions, keynote lectures and public programs on climate change.

Georgina Criddle, COBURG, $6,600
Solo exhibitions by artists Georgia Criddle and Melissa Deerson that respond to stories, people and places of Melbourne's west.

Louise Crisp, WY YUNG, $8,000
The development of a series of environmental poems on the endangered gliders of East Gippsland.

Catherine Crowley, BALLARAT, $9,999
The development of a historical adventure novel for children aged between 9 and 12 years.

Dandenong Ranges Music Council Incorporated, UPWEY, $45,000
The development and presentation of a song celebrating peace, with performances of the work involving more than 600 children and community members.

Deakin University on behalf of Wendy Pump, WAURN PONDS, $35,000
A program that will see five artists create works in the once-thriving industrial precinct of North Geelong. Artists will engage with the local community and specifically former Ford workers to create and present new works.

Léuli Eshraghi, BRUNSWICK, $9,500
The presentation of a program of video works and live performances by six Indigenous artists and collectives that explore genders, sexualities and ceremonial–political practices from around the world.

Flinders Quartet Inc, DOCKLANDS, $18,500
Eight concerts featuring contemporary international and Australian composers that celebrate the ongoing influence of Franz Schubert. A workshop for emerging composers will also be delivered.

Madeleine Flynn, NORTHCOTE, $25,000
A tour to the UK and Germany of an installation by audio artists Madeleine Flynn and Tim Humphrey.

Going Down Swinging, PARKVILLE, $30,000
The 2017 program of events as well as the literary journal's publication of exciting new writing.

The Listies, SOUTHBANK, $19,200
The development of a new interactive and fast-paced theatre work that encourages young audiences to be creative with language.

Horsham Rural City Council, HORSHAM, $20,000
The presentation of an exhibition that will see industrial pallets transformed into artworks.

Adrian Hyland, ST ANDREWS, $15,000
The completion of a novel about a family trapped in a major bushfire in ranges north of Melbourne.

Insite Arts International Pty Ltd on behalf of Antony Hamilton, NORTHCOTE, $15,000
The European and North American tour of an installation artwork and dance piece about the body, space and robotics.

Jess Kapuscinski-Evans, NORTHCOTE, $5,000
The development of an interactive theatre work with an emphasis on the sense, touch.

Hiroki Kobayashi, PRAHRAN, $7,500
The development of a new theatre work exploring environmental conservation, volunteer tourism and Australia's relationship to South-East Asia.

Sarah Kriegler, BRUNSWICK EAST, $20,000
The Melbourne Festival of Puppetry 2017, an entertaining festival set to run during the winter school holidays.

La Compania, BRIGHTON, $48,000
La Compañia's 2017 and 2018 Subscription Series will take audiences back in time to hear music from the renaissance and baroque eras.

Sofie Laguna, RESEARCH, $12,000
Winner of the 2015 Miles Franklin Award, Laguna is working on the final draft of her upcoming novel about power, gun violence and courage.

Liquid Architecture Sound on behalf of Thembi Soddell, CLUNES, $18,000
A sound installation exploring themes of mental illness, control and abuse.

Jessie Lloyd, KENSINGTON, $10,000
The development and expansion of a performance project that presents rare, early Australian Indigenous contemporary songs.

Make It Up Club, MELBOURNE, $20,000
A weekly series of avant-garde, improvised music and sound art performances.

Melbourne Artists for Asylum Seekers Inc on behalf of Youbi Lee, BRUNSWICK, $11,614
The development of a massive community arts project that sees artists collaborate with asylum seekers to make a large-scale textile work.

Melbourne Cabaret Festival, SOUTH YARRA, $45,000
A showcase of new works by Victorian artists at the 2017 festival.

Melbourne Jazz Co-operative, BENTLEIGH, $57,500
The presentation of the Melbourne Jazz Co-op's Annual Intergenerational Concert Series, alongside mentoring and advocacy activities.

Melbourne Youth Music, KENSINGTON, $25,000
A series of concerts by students of Melbourne Youth Orchestras (MYO) in partnership with State Library of Victoria to celebrate the MYO's 50th anniversary.

Monash University, CAULFIELD EAST, $15,000
An exhibition by internationally acclaimed Aboriginal artist Christian Thompson to pair traditional Bidjara language and text with an electronic soundscape.

Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc on behalf of Astrid Mendez, BRUNSWICK, $7,911
A Victorian performance and interstate tour of an interactive miniature theatre piece.

Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc on behalf of Neil Morris, MOOROOPNA, $8,700
The development of a multidisciplinary work exploring a journey of connection to country for newly arrived refugees, on the traditional lands of Shepparton.

Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc on behalf of Yumi Tsuchiya-Umiumare, PRESTON, $16,000
A mini festival that engages local art communities to discover the Japanese dance known as Butoh.

Little Ones Theatre, NORTHCOTE, $20,000
A theatrical adaptation of Merciless Gods, a short story collection about class and sexuality in Australia by celebrated Melbourne author Christos Tsiolkas (The Slap 2008 and Barracuda 2013).

Rose Nolan, RICHMOND, $9,500
A large-scale installation that combines elements of sculpture, painting and architecture.

Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, PEREGIAN SPRINGS, $25,000
The presentation of the orchestra's 2017 Melbourne concert season featuring classical and romantic orchestral and chamber music, alongside a series of specialist music education projects for Victorian secondary school students.

Peninsula Summer Music Festival, FAIRFIELD, $15,000
The tenth year of the Peninsula Summer Music Festival where early, classical and fine music is shown in unique venues in and around the Mornington Peninsula.

Performing Lines on behalf of Nicola Gunn, EAST MELBOURNE, $17,920
A tour to Chile and Europe of a solo performance and dance work.

Michael Prior, NORTHCOTE, $9,300
The development of a collection of sound sculptures for recording and exhibition.

Quippings, CARLTON, $34,850
Three accessible storytelling workshops for performers and others who identify as deaf and/or disabled and QUILTBAG (queer undecided, intersex, lesbian, trans, bisexual, asexual, gay).

RMIT University on behalf of Jonathan Duckworth, MELBOURNE, $27,000
The development of an interactive sound and visual installation.

RMIT University on behalf of Darrin Verhagen, FERNTREE GULLY, $9,172
The development of a small-scale opera based on a film by Soviet filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky.

Alex Martinis Roe, ALBERT PARK, $15,000
An exhibition exploring intergenerational feminist politics travels to London and Amsterdam, with an associated public program of workshops and events, as well as the publication of a book.

Omar Sakr, KOO WEE RUP, $9,000
The development of a collection of poetry exploring interpersonal and systematic violence.

Ms. Maryanne Sam, SEBASTOPOL, $9,500
The development of a new comedic theatre production that explores shifts in Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.

Ellena Savage, BRUNSWICK, $9,999
The development of a collection of ten essays exploring gender, knowledge, place and bodies.

Catherine Sewell, PRESTON, $9,996
The final development of an interactive and experiential work blending theatre and play.

Adam Simmons, NORTHCOTE, $27,905
A music concert series connecting artists from different backgrounds.

Alicia Sometimes, CARNEGIE, $26,500
Development of a multi-media, live planetarium show developed in collaboration with Victorian scientists, poets, visual artists, musicians and sound artists.

Speak Percussion Inc. on behalf of Matthias Schack-Arnott, NORTHCOTE, $14,500
A new solo percussion work that uses technology to create a new kinetic instrument.

St Martins Youth Arts Centre on behalf of Amelia  Ducker, DROMANA, $25,000
The presentation of a live art experience that invites the audience into a series of immersive encounters.

TCB art inc., MELBOURNE, $17,000
A program of paired solo exhibitions between emerging Victorian artists and established international and Australian artists.

The Lifted Brow, MELBOURNE, $20,908
The production of four print issues of the quarterly magazine The Lifted Brow.

The Rereaders, ELSTERNWICK, $20,450
Upcoming episodes of The Rereaders, a fortnightly literary and culture podcast showcasing work by emerging Australian writers and artists.

The Village Festival of New Performance, FRYERSTOWN, $37,000
A community arts festival focused on art, dance, theatre and music, to be presented at six locations in inner-city and regional Victoria in 2017.

un Projects, NORTHCOTE, $25,000
The publication of two print issues of un Magazine and the new online version un Extended.

Erkki Veltheim, PRINCES HILL, $10,000
The development of a four-person performance and percussive installation piece.

Chi Vu, FLEMINGTON, $14,000
The presentation of a satirical theatre work about a couple dealing with racism in Australia.

Nova Jane Weetman, BRUNSWICK, $12,000
The development of a novel aimed for readers aged 10 and above. This is a sequel to the hugely popular The Secrets We Keep (2016).

Dee White, WOODEND, $9,200
The research and development of a work of historical fiction based on the true story of how Algerian imams in a Parisian mosque helped save Jewish children during WWII.