Resources and Training
The City of Ballarat works with a wide cross section of creative people within the community to understand the types of resources and training needed. From basic information on whether you’re eligible for grants across to whether you might need to charge GST, or providing you with a chance to meet experts, commentators, curators and others. Below you will find a collection of videos, websites and information sheets to assist and guide you in your professional practice. Resources come from a range of organisations that support artists such as Creative Victoria, Arts Council Australia, NAVA and Arts+Law. Topics range from guidelines to working in the community to advice regarding funding, marketing and support for wellbeing. Check back regularly to see what new training and resources are available.
Upcoming Professional Development
Creative Catch UP
WHEN: THursdat 12 February 2026
TimES: 5.45pm - 8pm
WHERE: The chapel - BPAC
Cost: Free
Join us at the first Creative Catch Up for 2026 at the home of the Ballarat Performing Arts Community (BPAC). Hear more about BPAC from General Manager Beth Lamont. Meet local creatives from across all the arts sectors, hear updates on opportunities, projects and events from the Creative City team and take the mic for and share your own update in our 30sec call out round.
Hope to see you there!
RESOURCES
Writing about you and your creative practice
Writing by Megan J Riedl. Photographer Tony Evans
LinkedIn Learning Online Courses
The City of Ballarat Library offers access to library members access to LinkedIn Learning where many thousands of hours of video training and online courses can be accessed. Categories of content are Business, Technology and Creative.
Find videos to support or extend your creative practice or business and upskill in your own time, at your own pace.
It’s tax time - I’m an Artist : Business Basics Series
Aimed at artists and creatives, Accountant Tim Gay answers questions relating to profit making, GST, taxes, record keeping and insurance. Check out each, informative and entertaining video below.
Professional advice for your creative practice
Information sheets by Arts Law
MORAL RIGHTS
LICESNING
CULTURAL & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
AUSPICE AGREEMENTS
CONTRACT TEMPLATES
INFORMATION SHEETS BY COPYRIGHT AUSTRALIA COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION TO COPYRIGHT
COPYRIGHT & EDITORS
COPYRIGHT & PHOTOGRAPHY
COPYRIGHT & MUSIC
COPYRIGHT & PERFORMANCE ART
CREATIVE COMMON LICENCES
PROTECTING YOUR COPYRIGHT
Photography by Chris Warr.
PAST TRAINING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Connecting creative’s
Speed Meet - Dec 25
A night of quick connections. Meet new people from Ballarat's arts community in this fun evening of one-on-one meets.
Are you new to Ballarat and looking to connect with local creatives? Perhaps you're a local creative looking to meet artists working in different sectors.
Spring creative’s catch up
BOtanic Gardens - Nov 25
Join the Creative City team and fellow artists, makers, performers, writers, designers, crafters… to share updates on arty news, opportunities and projects.
Creative’s are invited to take the mic and share their latest news on gigs, exhibitions, workshops, awards or call out for support. Meet and mingle over a cup of coffee in the spring sunshine in the gardens of the Robert Clark Centre, just opposite the Conservatory.
Unlock your creativity with canva - OCT 25
Join Emma Hall from The Ginkgo Tree Creative Studio for a hands-on, beginner-friendly Canva workshop where you’ll learn how to get the most out of Canva’s free version. Explore step-by-step how to define your branding, and then design flyers, videos and social media graphics that reflect you and your creative business.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) Success Strategies. Sept 2025
Join Anindita Banerjee, Public Art Officer, as she shares insight in what makes a strong application. What is a must when responding to an EOI to be considered and what are reviewers of applications looking for?
The Perks of Regional Arts Victoria & CRAFT & MaV Memberships.
September 2025
Join Theresa Angela (Multicultural Arts Victoria), Nicola Bryant (Program & Engagement Coordinator, CRAFT) and Kate Gerritsen (Director, Communications & Engagement, Regional Arts Victoria) to hear about the benefits of becoming a member of CRAFT and RAV.
outWARds: Ballarat.
Women’s Register 50th Anniversary Roadshow
MAy 2025
Join the Women's Art Register's 50th Anniversary celebrations as they launch their National Roadshow OUTWARDS here in Ballarat!
Digital Marketing Masterclass for the Music Sector. june 2025
Join Erin Lyall and Ashlea O'Loughlin—co-founders of Social Season—for a masterclass in music marketing that blends digital strategy with real-world results.
Grant writing workshop with Auspicious Arts - August 2025
Never written a grant application? Perhaps you have and not had much success.
What should you include in an application? Is this grant the right one for you?
creative’s catch-up
august 2025
Hear from the Creative City team about upcoming projects, events and opportunities and take the mic to share your creative updates and news.
Meet local artists from all sectors in a casual gathering and perhaps meet your next collaborator.
One-on-One Mentoring for Small Creative BusinesS-
June 2025
Creative City Ballarat engaged Sophia D'Urso from ArtSupport Australia to engage with local creatives in the early stages of their small creative, Ballarat
Tips for photographing your artwork with David Bailey
JUNE 2025
Join photographer and trainer David Bailey from Obscura Cameras as he provides practical tips and advice on how to photograph your artworks (2D and 3D) in your own homes and studios.
Creative’s Coffee Catch UP
MAy 2025
Local artists from all sectors joined the Creative City team along with Kristy Witmitz, Venues Manager at the City of Ballarat and fellow creatives for a catch up on all the latest news, events and opportunities in town.
Copyright Basics for Ballarat Creatives with the Australian Copyright Council - April 2025
The Australian Copyright Council has been invited to present a one-hour online session that will introduce the basics of copyright law followed by a Q&A session.
Workshop - Learn to create your own reels
Mar & apr 2025
Have you wanted to create a video reel for your socials to promote a gig, exhibition or project but not quite sure how to go about it?
Join Jarrod Hall from The Gingko Tree Creative Studio for a session to help you get you started and ready to upload videos in no time.
careers in craft
Feb 2025
Join us for Careers in Craft, a dynamic professional development day tailored for creatives in Ballarat and surrounding areas.
As part of the Craft Lab 25 program, this event will empower you with the tools, insights, and inspiration to elevate your craft practice and creative business.
Grant writing workshop
feb 2025
Learn how to put together a strong funding application in this grant-writing workshop run by Hannah Strout and Patrick Hayes from Auspicious Arts Projects Inc.
creatives catch up at kanks
Feb 2025
Join the Creative City team and fellow artists, makers, performers, musicians, writers, designers and crafters at out next Creative Catch Up. Here about the latest creative opportunities and upcoming events. Tell us about your projects and creative plans.
Wellbeing for creatives
Below are current resources to support the creative sector and help navigate wellbeing of artists.
The Arts Wellbeing Collective
Brings together the expertise of mental and allied health professionals with industry insights and resources to support creatives with their wellbeing.
Support Act Helpline
The Support Act Wellbeing Helpline is a free, confidential counselling service that is available to anyone working in Australian music or the arts.
Ballarat Arts Incubator
A space to explore, experiment & Collaborate
The Ballarat Arts Incubator located at 36 Camp Street, Ballarat Central, has been established as a space for experimentation for creative industry and practice.
The Incubator includes rehearsal spaces for music, dedicated zones for young people, theatre development spaces for writing and workshopping, quiet zones for administration, and film studios for production. Spaces can be booked via the organisation licenced to each space.
CREATIVE SECTOR ORGANISATIONS (VICTORIA)
Click on the logo to access each organisations website.
