Background
The Arts and Creativity grants program, now in its second year, continues to realise the vision of the Arts and Creativity strategy, Connected through Creativity 2029. The grants provide vital support for the arts sector, ensuring a vibrant, connected and engaged community.
The grants program addresses key community priorities identified in the Strategy, and delivers on the three strategic outcomes to achieve:
- Inspiring Places & Spaces
- Innovative & Creative Industries
- Engaged Community
Applications from eligible individuals and organisations were required to address the program objectives and meet the following assessment criteria:
- Rationale and Impact
- Excellence and Innovation
- Connection and Collaboration
- Viability
Awarded 2022 Arts and Creativity grants
Following the assessment of the fifty-two (52) applications the Panel recommended sixteen (16) projects for grant funding of $84,441.40. Of those 16 applications recommended for funding, 15 projects will receive the full amount requested and 1 will receive partial funding.
The 2022 Arts and Creativity grants program was endorsed by Council at the meeting on Tuesday 18 October 2022.
Congratulations to the successful recipients - listed below.
| Applicant | Project Title | Recommended Funding (ex GST) |
|---|---|---|
Boardman, Amber Marie | Community MFA Salon Series | $9,000.00
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Booth, Michael (Trading As “The Sydney Actors Playhouse”) | The Manly Bookshop Film Project | $5,000.00
|
Castles, Belinda Clare | Walking Sydney: Writers in a changing city | $3,250.00
|
Dureau, Susan Grace | The Soundscape Project | $5,000.00
|
Garritano-Provencher, Sandra | “Beyond the Sea” —A Jazz and Art Soirée | $5,000.00
|
J.A Nicholson & F.C Verity | Art W**k Podcast | $2,994.00
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Lachlan Wren | Open Mics on the Northern Beaches | $5,000.00
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Laver, Nancy Elizabeth | Northern Beaches Soundscapes | $2,000.00
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Makinnoize Media Pty Ltd (Trading As "Plushtown Studios") | Bands over Brookvale | $10,000.00 |
Manly Theatre Group Incorporated | Acting and Scriptwriting Workshops | $2,202.40 |
Morgan, Frances | The listening station | $10,000.00
|
O'connell, Emily Therese (Trading As “Anywhere Else Films”) | ON THE SIDE (Short Film) | $5,000.00 |
Papalia, Jayne | Community open studio project | $8,245.00
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Shapter, Zena Rose Miranda Merrifield | Northern Beaches Writer’s Competition | $2,450.00 |
Stafford, Katie | Woodworking for Women | $5,000.00 |
Sydney Chamber Music Festival Incorporated | Sydney Chamber Music Festival presents REVIVAL | $4,300.00 |
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