Creative Art Central is an annual commissioning program which offers funds for established and emerging creatives of diverse disciplines living on the Central Coast.
The program is designed encourage local creative practitioners on the Central Coast to produce a new work in collaboration with the local community. By providing opportunities to commission new works and investing in the local creative landscape, Council not only assist with nurturing the growth of local creative practitioners but also in promoting stronger partnerships within the creative industries on the coast.
Creative Art Central 2024-25 program
- Attend an online information session - 5.30pm-7pm, Wednesday 25 September 2024. Reserve your spot now.
- Register your interest in the program between 7 to 21 October. Registration is open from Monday 7 October (form will be live from 12am).
We're excited to provide the opportunity for local creatives to receive up to $40,000 commission in this year's program to produce new and contemporary works that demonstrates a strong connection to community.
Central Coast emerging and established creative artists that specialise in visual, performance, digital, literary, community arts and crafts are invited to register their interest in developing a new piece of work that encourages community participation during its production. This maybe through an interactive community program or public presentation which encourages community engagement and participation.
Creative Art Central is a merit-based art in community program with an independent panel of judges. Registered practitioners who are ranked in the top 10 against the eligibility criteria, will each be awarded $1,000 in seed funding to further develop and refine their initial concepts over a three-month period. The successful recipients will then be announced in May 2025.
Creative Art Central 2024-25 - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Creative Art Central 2024-25 - Fact Sheet