Resources and Training
The City of Ballarat works with a wide cross section of creative people within the community to understand the types of resources and training needed. From basic information on whether you’re eligible for grants across to whether you might need to charge GST, or providing you with a chance to meet experts, commentators, curators and others. Below you will find a collection of videos, websites and information sheets to assist and guide you in your professional practice. Resources come from a range of organisations that support artists such as Creative Victoria, Arts Council Australia, NAVA and Arts+Law. Topics range from guidelines to working in the community to advice regarding funding, marketing and support for wellbeing. Check back regularly to see what new training and resources are available.
Upcoming Professional Development
Grant writing workshop with auspicious arts
WHEN: 11am - 12.30pm, Saturday 15 February 2025
WHERE: Ballarat Central Library, 178 Doveton St, Ballarat
COST: FREE
Learn how to put together a strong funding application in this grant-writing workshop run by Hannah Strout and Patrick Hayes from Auspicious Arts Projects Inc.
The workshop will cover the following topics;
· How to approach an application strategically
· Preparing a balanced budget
· Support materials
· Addressing the selection criteria
· Refining your elevator pitch
The workshop will also provide an overview of the funding landscape, and other ways of raising money for your projects. There will be plenty of time for questions
About Auspicious Arts Projects
Auspicious Arts Projects is a not-for-profit creative community management organisation providing independent artists with a secure and accessible framework to assist them with creative developments and producing work.
Working with Auspicious Arts means that artists have the benefits and financial protection of working with a larger organisation, while remaining independent and in creative control. With an open door policy and over 25 years of industry experience, Auspicious Arts has worked with projects across the complete independent arts spectrum.
RESOURCES
Writing about you and your creative practice
Writing by Megan J Riedl. Photographer Tony Evans
How to write a successful arts grant
Presented by Vyshnavee Wijekumar.
This video walks you through what’s involved in writing a grant application, in order to help you present your ideas with conviction.
This video was produced by Creative Victoria as part of the Creative Exchange professional development program.
LinkedIn Learning Online Courses
The City of Ballarat Library offers access to library members access to LinkedIn Learning where many thousands of hours of video training and online courses can be accessed. Categories of content are Business, Technology and Creative.
Find videos to support or extend your creative practice or business and upskill in your own time, at your own pace.
It’s tax time - I’m an Artist : Business Basics Series
Aimed at artists and creatives, Accountant Tim Gay answers questions relating to profit making, GST, taxes, record keeping and insurance. Check out each, informative and entertaining video below.
Professional advice for your creative practice
Information sheets by Arts Law
Moral Rights
Licensing
Cultural and Intellectual Property Policies
Auspice Agreements
cONTRACT TEMPLATES
INFORMATION SHEETS BY COPYRIGHT AUSTRALIA COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION TO COPYRIGHT
COPYRIGHT AND EDITORS
COPYRIGHT AND PHOTOGRAPHY
COPYRIGHT AND MUSIC
COPYRIGHT AND PERFORMANCE ART
CREATIVE COMMON LICENCES
PROTECTING YOUR COPYRIGHT
PAST TRAINING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
The Professional Business of CreativitY. NOV 2024
Join workshop facilitator Angela D’Alton who will guide you through business basics and how to set yourself up for success as a creative in business during this 45 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Q&A..
How do I Price my work?
Nov 2024
Sophia D’Urso from ArtSupport shares insight and tips into navigating the complexities of determining the value of your work. Do you struggle with pricing your artwork, crafts and creations? Wanting to sell your work online, at markets or exhibitions?
Documenting your work with Krave Studios
May 2024
The city of Ballarat has engaged Jo Armstrong (Krave Studios) to provide ten creatives the opportunity to have their work professionally photographed and edited with digital files provided for promotion, websites, folios or socials.
The Practical Business of Craft with Angela D’Alton
Feb 2024
Whether it’s selling products through your website, at markets, via commissions or wholesale, there’s some fundamental steps to ensure you’re starting as you mean to continue.
Considering practice with leisa shelton
feb 2024
Considering Practice is a focused investigation into the core principles, values and intentions that underpin our independent creative practice.
Wellbeing for creatives
Below are current resources to support the creative sector and help navigate wellbeing of artists.
The Arts Wellbeing Collective
Brings together the expertise of mental and allied health professionals with industry insights and resources to support creatives with their wellbeing.
Support Act Helpline
The Support Act Wellbeing Helpline is a free, confidential counselling service that is available to anyone working in Australian music or the arts.
Lunchtime workshop sessions (feB/March 2021)
Lunchtime workshop: Creative associations - Should you join one?
Lunchtime Workshop:
Choosing the Right Digital Platform.
Lunchtime Workshop:
Get That Gig.
Lunchtime Workshop: Dealing with Creative Block.
Lunchtime Workshop:
The Art of Rejection
Ballarat Arts Incubator
A space to explore, experiment & Collaborate
The Ballarat Arts Incubator located at 36 Camp Street, Ballarat Central, has been established as a space for experimentation for creative industry and practice.
The Incubator includes rehearsal spaces for music, dedicated zones for young people, theatre development spaces for writing and workshopping, quiet zones for administration, and film studios for production. Spaces can be booked via the organisation licenced to each space.
CREATIVE SECTOR ORGANISATIONS (VICTORIA)
Click on the logo to access each organisations website.
