This program is a pilot study in creating accessible funding programs for Deaf and Disabled artists. We want to drive change for future funding programs.
Greg Muir, Relaxing by the sea, under the umbrella, 2020.
Accelerate is now closed.
With the support from Creative Victoria, we are creating a new grants program for Deaf and Disabled Artists, Creatives and Arts Workers in Victoria.
On this page you will find:
There are two funding streams in Accelerate:
Please note Accelerate funding can not be used for retrospective funding.
Accelerate is open to:
There will be three rounds of funding applications.
Application opens: Wednesday 29 September 2021, Midday
Round one is closed.
Round two is closed.
Round three closed.
You can apply via our website or application as a Word Document in Links and downloads.
We accept applications in a range of formats. You can submit a written, video or audio application. You can also schedule a phone or video chat with AAV. In this chat we will ask you the application questions, which we will record and give to the assessment panel. Access support workers to assist you are welcome. AAV can provide Auslan or other services for the application process too. Send your application or request for application chat to info@artsaccess.com.au or phone 03 9699 8299/ 0477 860 955 (text or voice). You will receive an email receipt of application. If you do not receive a receipt of your application by the end of Tuesday 8 February, please contact us.
Information and Question and Answer session
Accelerate Nurture is now closed.
Accelerate Create is now closed.
Applications will be assessed by an external panel of three independent artists representing a range of artform knowledge and lived experience.
For both programs, first-time applicants or people who have not received significant funding recently will be prioritized.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application no more than 3 weeks after the deadline. We can provide feedback on unsuccessful applications, which you may find useful if you are applying to other funding programs.
Need help or would like to talk with someone?
Contact Ayse via phone 03 9699 8299 (voice only), 0477 860 955 (text or voice), email or send us a message on our Contact us page.
Nurture funding aims to support you for a short period of time to undertake whatever you need to continue, or begin, working as a professional artist. It is for individual artists only.
The Funding can be used for:
This grant provides funding for 2 months.
Access costs can be used for whatever you need to make your project/funding time accessible for you. This may include;
These are just some examples of access costs. Please do not limit what you spend your access costs to these examples, as access is individual to you.
