Applications close on 9th November for Arts OutWest’s annual Country Arts Support Program (CASP), a small funding round supporting arts activities in the NSW Central West. Grants of up to $3,000 are available.
“CASP funding is a valuable way to generate exciting and creative new arts activities in our communities,” Arts OutWest executive director Kylie Shead said. “This funding is about employing artists and making opportunities for people across our region to access a diverse range of arts and culture.”
Funded activities could include (but are not limited to) arts or heritage based workshops, classes, performances, installations, exhibitions, tours, screen / film making, writing or composition, development of new work, tours or talks, artist-in-residence programs, recordings or podcasts, experimental arts, and new arts activities attached to festivals or events – as long as they have some element of public outcome.
“If you’ve got a great activity or project in mind, and the capacity to deliver it, we think you should apply,” Ms Shead said. “The projects funded in the 2023 round have be inspiring and full of creativity.”
The funding is open to individuals, groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts businesses and councils in Cabonne and surrounding Local Government areas.
There is a total of $17,000 available in the 2024 round of funding. Arts OutWest will run a second free online information session on Monday 6 November at 5.30pm. Book via Eventbrite or the Arts OutWest website.
Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 9 November 2023. To apply you must discuss your idea with Arts OutWest before submitting an online application. Read the full criteria at www.artsoutwest.org.au/pf/casp/ and contact Arts OutWest on 02 6338 4657 or artsoutwest@csu.edu.au