Made in WA

Commissioning new performing arts work which is relevant to regional audiences and will be premiered in regional venues.

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Funding delivered through Made in WA is intended to: 

  • increase the number and quality of performance-based works created and produced in regional Western Australia
  • ensure new work created in regional WA is relevant to regional audiences
  • enable employment and professional skill development opportunities for regional artists and arts workers
  • establish or further develop partnerships and collaborations between artists, producers, arts organisations and regional venues
  • showcase the unique stories of Western Australia, engage new audiences and contribute to the liveability and vibrancy of regional communities
  • support projects that increase access and participation or presentation opportunities by, with or for Aboriginal communities and/or young people. 

Eligibility

Applications are open to artists, producers and arts organisations working in partnership with regional venues, or vice versa, provided they meet the following criteria: 

  • the artist, arts company, organisation or festival that will develop and/or produce the work is based in WA  
  • the venue or festival that will premiere the work is in regional WA and has the capacity to receive and/or produce touring performing arts productions.  

Any of the above parties can be the primary applicant; however, it is recommended that the application is prepared and submitted by the party that will take the lead on coordinating the commission.  

Please note that if successful, the primary applicant will also be the one who is issued with the contract and is responsible for receiving payment and acquitting the grant.  

Funding overview

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Who can apply

Amount available

  • Made in WA: Up to $150,000

Guidelines

You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.

Made in WA program guidelines

Funding rounds

Round Open Draft review Close Project start/event dates Category
July 2022 9:00am 19 July 2022 4:00pm 11 August 2022 4:00pm 25 August 2022 1 January 2023 Made in WA

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