The Art of Grant Writing
A free, three hour grant writing workshop exploring the art of writing successful grant applications for arts projects and artists
Registration Essential.
Fraser Coast artists, arts organisations, festival organisers, community development professionals and groups seeking funding for their creative practice, organisation or project are invited to take part in this free workshop hosted at Gatakers Artspace.
No prior grant writing experience is necessary.
Topics covered during the session include:
- Overview of government, corporate and philanthropic funding programs relevant to the arts sector
- Overview of grant terminology and where to find relevant grants
- Project planning and logistics such as considering insurance, risk management and project timelines
- Budgets including artist fees and industry rates, travel allowances and contingencies
- Relationships, partnerships and support materials
- Useful templates and sourcing data and research relevant to your project
About the Facilitator
Olivia Everitt is a grant writer, arts consultant and workshop facilitator with over 14 years’ experience working with not-for-profits, local government and in the arts and cultural sector. Currently based in Gympie, Queensland, Olivia enjoys working with clients across rural and regional Queensland and beyond, on both short-term projects and an ongoing basis to provide specialist support in grant writing, arts and economic development. Olivia has been a national grants peer assessor with both Creative Australia and Regional Arts Australia and holds a Master of Business (Arts and Cultural Management from Deakin University, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) from the Queensland University of Technology. For more information: www.oliviaeveritt.com
Workshop details
Sunday 15 June 2025 | 10:00am - 1:00pm (doors open 9.45am)
Gatakers Creative Space 311 Kent Street, Maryborough Queensland 4650
Cost: Free
Registration Essential. Register by clicking the link below.
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Parking Options
- Street Parking on Kent and Wharf Streets
- Federal Carpark - 285 Kent Street, Maryborough
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This workshop is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.