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
Grant writing workshop with Auspicious Arts
WHEN: 11am -12.30pm, saturday 23 august 2025
WHERE: ballarat library, co-lab (lvl 1)
Cost: Free
Learn how to put together a strong application in this grant-writing workshop run by Hannah Strout and Patrick Hayes from Auspicious Arts Projects Inc.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) Success Strategies
WHEN: 5.30pm - 6.30pm, Wed 17 September 2025
WHERE: ballarat library, co-lab (Lvl 1)
Cost: Free
Have you recently applied for EOIs with no luck? Wondering what the panels are looking for in your application?
Join Anindita Banerjee, Public Art Officer, City of Ballarat has 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?
Register to attend this free session.
Why Join? The Perks of Regional Arts Victoria & CRAFT Memberships
WHEN: 5.30pm - 6.30pm, TUE 30 September 2025
WHERE: ballarat mechanics’ institure
Cost: Free
Join 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. Hear about their advocacy work, the opportunities and services available to members to support your arts and craft creative practice.
Register to attend this free session.
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 AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
AUSPICE AGREEMENTS
CONTRACT TEMPLATES
INFORMATION SHEETS BY COPYRIGHT AUSTRALIA COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION TO COPYRIGHT
COPYRIGHT AND EDITORS
COPYRIGHT AND PHOTOGRAPHY
COPYRIGHT AND MUSIC
COPYRIGHT AND PERFORMANCE ART
CREATIVE COMMON LICENCES
PROTECTING YOUR COPYRIGHT
PAST TRAINING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
How do I Price my work?
Nov 2024
Sophia D’Urso from ArtSupport shares insight and tips into navigating the complexities of determining the value of your work. Do you struggle with pricing your artwork, crafts and creations? Wanting to sell your work online, at markets or exhibitions?
The Professional Business of CreativitY. NOV 2024
Join workshop facilitator Angela D’Alton who will guide you through business basics and how to set yourself up for success as a creative in business during this 45 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Q&A..
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.
Lunchtime workshop sessions (feB/March 2021)
Lunchtime workshop: Creative associations - Should you join one?
Lunchtime Workshop:
Choosing the Right Digital Platform.
Lunchtime Workshop:
Get That Gig.
Lunchtime Workshop: Dealing with Creative Block.
Lunchtime Workshop:
The Art of Rejection
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.
