Pivot Community 2021

Upcoming meeting :

Catch-up on Thursday 4 November, on Zoom.

Opportunities

We have collated some opportunities floating around Melbourne that we think may be of interest to our wonderful Pivot community. We are not connected to these initiatives or organisations, but are simply spreading the word (and spreading the love)!

If you become aware of opportunities that you think should be added to this list, please let us know!

General

• Arts Hub and Creative Vic webinar – Maintaining mental health as we emerge from lockdown
• Fail Better: A  Mental Health Workout 
• Ngioka’s movement workshop at Flowers Vasette
• Support Act Crisis Relief Grants 
• Victorian Events Support Package
• Tour School for Artists: Regional Arts Victoria
• Aus Gov: Arts Sustainability Fund

November:

• Australia Council International Opportunities – Engagement Fund and Digital Residencies with Singapore – closes 9 November
• Dance House Emerging Choreographers Program – closes 11 November
• Artshouse Arts x Science residency – closes 18 November

Catch-up on past meetings

Together or apart, we have made sure that you don’t miss out on past events and talks with videos available below. Let us know if other resources are helpful during your time with Pivot.

11 October, 2021—Presentation from Priya Srinivasan 

22 September, 2021—General catch-up and presentation from Jun Bin Lee

17 September, 2021—Artist talk with Luke George

29 August, 2021—What is one thing that you are finding helpful right now in your practice, which could potentially be helpful for others, too?

The Pivot community had an open discussion and watched a presentation from Kelli outlining her process.

29 July 2021—Can audience research be activated in the creative process to strengthen artistic practice and audience engagement?

30 June 2021—How can presenters best support artists and what new forms of practice and engagement can increase the vibrancy and viability of arts centres?

1 June 2021—How can artists develop their practice in response to the challenges and opportunities of the pandemic?

27 May 2021—How can artists develop their practice in response to the challenges and opportunities of the pandemic?