A local arts studio will expand their facilities and resources for local artists thanks to Federal Government funding.<\/p>\n
Arts Resource Collective (Arc) in Yinnar received $30,000 as part of the Regional Arts Fund, Recovery Grants.<\/p>\n
Local MP Darren Chester said the funding would be used for the print studio re-engagement seed project.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese grants are designed to support our local artists and art organisations to recover and rebuild from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic,\u201d Mr Chester said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project will focus on the creation of a printmaking facility to be used as a hub for arts education and a broader print studio network.”<\/p>\n
Arc Chair and project co-ordinator Yvette Atkins said the project will establish Arc as the only contemporary multidiscipline arts practice space with supported specialist access workshop facilities in Gippsland.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe project is designed to support existing businesses run by Arc artists and facilitate emerging local arts-based businesses,\u201d Ms Atkins said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe grant will initially support 11 artists to strengthen their small businesses and establish partnerships with other print studios and institutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe profiles of regional artists are greatly enhanced through partnerships, particularly workshop and residency exchanges which allow artists to move around.<\/p>\n
\u201cArc has been fortunate to receive financial support from many community organisations and this funding from the Federal Government is an additional boost.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Recovery grants will support projects that include creative community engagement in Indigenous communities, digital upskilling and adaptation, and the development of new workshops and capacity-building programs.<\/p>\n