Victoria’s creative community just got a serious boost, with Geelong Arts Centre launching an incredible new opportunity for professional live performance artists ready to take their work to the next level.
Through its newly opened Associate Artists program, Geelong Arts Centre is on the hunt for two dynamic Victorian-based creatives to each receive a generous support package worth over $40,000.
This includes a $25,000 fee, a $10,000 project budget to develop a new work, $4500 in travel and accommodation support, and up to $15,000 in in-kind rehearsal studio space and expert mentorship.
Applications are now open
- Applications Close: 9am, Friday 13 June 2025
- Interviews: Thursday 26 – Friday 27 June 2025
- Program Start Date: Tuesday 1 July 2025
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This isn’t your average residency. The 12-month, self-directed program is designed to give mid-career artists the time, space, and professional support to dream big—whether it’s developing a bold new performance piece or deepening an existing artistic inquiry. It’s about empowering artists to push boundaries and carve out space for meaningful innovation, all while anchored in the creative hub of Geelong Arts Centre.
Ideal applicants will already have a solid body of work behind them, with demonstrated experience in live performance and a strong track record of collaboration and mentoring. But more than that, the centre is looking for artists who can clearly articulate why now is the right time for their project, and why this opportunity is crucial to their practice.
In return, Associate Artists will be expected to share their knowledge with the next wave of talent, offering mentorship and workshops to emerging local artists. They’ll also serve as ambassadors for Geelong Arts Centre, championing its role as a regional powerhouse for performing arts.
Whether you’re a theatre-maker, choreographer, performance artist or multidisciplinary creative, this could be the career-defining opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Applications are now open. For more information or to apply, head here.
Geelong Arts Centre’s Associate Artist program is proudly supported by The Ian Potter Foundation.
Geelong Arts Centre’s Creative Engine is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, Major Artistic Partner, Deakin University, and Innovation Partner, Costa Asset Management.
