Arts Activators
The Arts in Maroondah team are seeking passionate young artists (18-25) to develop creative projects as part of an exciting program called Arts Activators.
Whether you have an exhibition, workshop, event or any other creative project in mind, we’re all ears! We welcome proposals from artists across all disciplines – painting, music, performance, film, photography and sculpture to name just a few – and can’t wait to see what you come up with.
For each project, we’re offering between $2000-$4000 to help bring your vision to life. Individuals are invited to apply for $2000-$3000, and groups (2+ members) between $3000-$4000.
We’re on the hunt for works that will transform and activate the Maroondah Federation Estate, a Council-owned community and cultural venue, just 650m from Ringwood Station. We encourage you to make use of the Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery space, but you’re also welcome to utilise the foyer and outdoor areas.
Maroondah Federation Estate exhibition spaces(PDF, 12MB)
Program details
Arts Activators invites both individuals and groups to apply for the program.
Successful applicants will:
- access mentorship, resources and creative producer support for your creative journey and outcomes
- receive up $2000-$4000 in funding for your project
- present your works at the unique Maroondah Federation Estate in Ringwood
- join a community of like-minded young artists.
Projects will need to be completed and presented by 25 April 2025.
Apply online
Please submit your expression of interest by 11.59pm on Wednesday 15 January 2025.
Submit an expression of interest
Information sessions
If you’d like to learn more about the program, join one of our information sessions:
- Date: Monday 9 December 2024
- Time: 6pm to 6.45pm
- Venue: Online
Register online
- Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024
- Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
- Venue: Maroondah Federation Estate, Ringwood 3134
- Participants will receive a tour of Maroondah Federation Estate
Register online
Previous programs
Arts Activator 2024
For 2024 three artists were selected through an open callout for projects including sculptures, installation, puppetry and performance.
The artists
Mikayla Hotton
Mikayla Hotton is an early career artist who specialises in the art of puppet making and mould making. She creates highly detailed otherworldly characters who are quirky as they are mischievous. Building stories from the ground up she meticulously sculpts all sets and props by hand, giving her backgrounds a character of their own. Puppet movements are carefully engineered and tested.
Maya Grkow
Maya Grkow is an emerging New Zealand, and Australian artist who studied Sculpture at RMIT University. Utilising recycled materials she explores the ideas of comfort and hope. Her works serve as a metaphorical comfort pillow—a symbol of hope and support during life's trials.
Imogen Davis
Imogen Davis is an artist and art student interested in the world-building of real life and how we as humans, as well as animals, plants, and non-organism elements interact with and in turn affect everything within it. She works in installation creating expanded 3D collages to explore the environment and ecosystems that can be found in and around Maroondah.
Further information
For more information contact Arts and Culture on 0417 915 347 or email gallery@maroondah.vic.gov.au.
The project is an Arts in Maroondah initiative supported by the VicHealth Local Government Partnership.