​I want to remind artists, performers and organisations in our Barwon communities to register their ideas both big and small for infrastructure and arts projects to deliver long-term cultural benefits to the community. 

The record $100 million Regional Cultural Fund investment over four years is part of the Deputy Premier’s $1.3 billion Regional Growth Fund to improve economic outcomes as well as local amenities and the standard of living across regional NSW communities.

This fund supports the building of new artistic and cultural spaces such as galleries, theatres, libraries, museums and halls, as well as the upgrading or repurposing of existing arts, screen, culture or heritage infrastructure.

The Regional Cultural Fund is now open for Expressions of Interest and supports arts, screen and cultural organisation proposals for small, medium and large infrastructure projects that will deliver long-term cultural benefits to the Barwon electorate.

Galleries and museums can also apply for operational funding to support the delivery of services, providing distinct experiences to visitors and promoting increased participation in creative and cultural activities.

Expressions of interest for the Regional Cultural Fund are now open and will close at midnight, September 4, 2017. Successful applicants will be invited to provide additional information.

Up to $25 million will be made available in the first round of funding.

In early August, the Regional Cultural Fund team will provide training for applicants who need assistance in completing the Expression of Interest form (Step One).

For further information, including guidelines for applicants, go to www.create.nsw.gov.au, call 8289 6575 or email regional@arts.nsw.gov.au.