Creative Public Spaces Small Grants

Step 1.Before you apply

• Read the Creative Public Spaces Grant Guidelines(PDF, 170KB)
• Download and complete the Creative Public Spaces Small Grants Budget Template(XLSX, 71KB)

Step 2.Apply online

Applications are now closed.

You will need to upload your budget template before you submit your application. You can also upload other supporting documents.

What happens after applications close?

1. A selection committee will assess the applications. 
2. The committee's recommendations report will be taken to Council for final decision.
3. You will be notified of the outcome following the Council meeting.

Step 1.Audiences, Engagement & Collaboration 

Ability to engage audiences in its development and/or presentation, for example:

• a clear methodology for engaging with relevant stakeholders, or community engagement plan
• if including Aboriginal cultural content demonstrates appropriate permission from local Aboriginal Elders
• track record including demonstrated interest from audiences
• supports diverse cultural expression and participation.

Step 2.Context 

The proposal is appropriate to the context:

• site specificity
• connection with local themes, community values, and stakeholders
• is lead by a local artist, producer or creative organisation (Northern Rivers based) and are locally determined arts and cultural activities
• sustainability

Step 3.Viability 

Ensures professional project execution through consideration of:

• timeframe and budget
• maintenance, provision for quality materials, durability / removal requirements
• safety and risk management and other approvals such as WWC, traffic control, PPE.

Step 4.Artistic Merit and Impact 

Quality of the project vision, ideas and artistic rationale, contribution to cultural vibrancy and contemporary arts practice including:

• quality of past work, technical skills of the artist/s and demonstrated ability to upscale creative ideas
• artistic impact
• artistic, social, environmental outcomes achieved through the work
• innovation, originality, and experimentation
• overall value for money relative to impact.

During the selection process consideration will be given to geographic spread of projects across the Shire.

Value for money, in-kind support or a third-party partnership contribution financial / in-kind / delivery support will be highly regarded.

Artist Teams or Artist/Producer collaborations must nominate one point of contact for all administration and communication with Council.

Council reserves the right to identify a strategic priority for the funds in any given year.