Catalyst - CAN WA - Community Arts Network Western Australia

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catalyst with a difference 2012 - 2014

We are very excited to announce a new category, brought to you with support from the Mental Health Commission of WA:

Catalyst Category D - Explore

Explore is for community arts projects that explore issues of mental health and / or engage with groups at risk of mental health issues.

For more information download the NEW 2012 - 2014 Catalyst Guidelines!

the next Catalyst application deadline is approaching > 30 March 2012.

Attend the FREE 'How to complete a Catalyst funding application WORKSHOP'

WHEN: 10am - 1pm, Tuesday 14th February 2012
WHERE: King Street Art Centre
RSVP: by Thursday 9th February, complete the registration form (PDF 1121kb) and email it to: admin@canwa.com.au

If you have any further questions, please call (08) 9226 2422. (Country callers 1800 681 021 toll free).

overview

Community Arts Network WA (CAN WA) manages this fund on behalf of the State of Western Australia through the Department of Culture and the Arts WA and supported by the Mental Health Commission WA.

The Catalyst Community Arts Fund supports projects that:

Facilitate and support Western Australian community-determined arts and culture activities that express local culture and identity
Promote the values of community empowerment, social inclusion, respect for diversity and self-determination.

This fund focuses on the community learning new skills, experiencing and participating in the arts.

Funding Categories & Amounts

category A: innovate

Innovate is for artists and communities interested in developing new and innovative community arts practices.
$15,000 in March round and $15,000 in September round (applicants can apply for up to $15,000).

category B: create

Create is for community arts projects that express local culture and identity.
$75,000 in March round and $75,000 in September round (multiple projects funded per round, applicants can apply for up to $15,000).

category C: develop

Develop is a professional development category for community artists and community cultural development workers for research and/or development in areas that will benefit community and the arts industry in the long term.
$10,000 in March round and $10,000 in September round (applicants can apply for up to $10,000).

category d: explore

Explore is for community arts projects that explore issues of mental health and/or engage with groups at risk of mental health issues.
$25,000 in March round and $25,000 in September round (multiple projects funded per round, applicants can apply for up to $10,000).

Important dates

Round 1

Applications close: 30 March, 5.00pm, for projects beginning after 1 July.

Round 2

Applications close 30 September, 5.00pm, for projects beginning after 1 January.

Applicants are notified of results approximately six to eight weeks after the closing date.

For more information download the NEW Catalyst Guidelines 2012 - 2014 (PDF 442kb)

Would you like to be a member of the Catalyst community arts fund selection panel 2012 - 2015?

CAN WA is looking for individuals who:

display a good understanding of community arts, community cultural development or community development
are a respected member of the Western Australian community

For further information download:

What does being a Catalyst panel member involve? PDF(309kb)
Nomination Form PDF (103kb), WORD (99kb)

If interested, please email a completed nomination form and your CV to: Jill Brown, Funding Manager jill@canwa.com.au by 5pm Tuesday 14 February 2012.

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