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ORGANISATION INFO
Supporting the arts in regional Victoria. Regional Arts Victoria backs artists and communities across regional Victoria to make, participate in, and experience creative work. Regional Arts Victoria is an independent, not-for-profit, membership-based organisation working in long-term partnerships with every level of government, fostering contemporary and innovative regional cultural practice. We advise and impact on decision-making across multiple portfolios and levels of government.
Regional Arts Victoria is the peak body for regional artists and arts organisations, and the leading organisation for regional creative practice in Victoria. What we’re working on Regional Arts Victoria’s 2021-25 Strategic Framework outlines externally-facing (1-3) and one internally-focused (4) Objectives, each with Intended Outcomes and planned Activities: Regional Arts Victoria will empower artists, venues and communities in our regions to see their creative practice as a driver of their local community, their creative work as a driver of their local culture, and themselves as drivers of creative places. Regional Partnerships: Victorian regions equipped with locally-relevant creative strategies, personnel and resources; Programming: Artists exchanging experiences with regional communities; Strategic Initiatives: Artist-led responses to significant issues facing regional Victoria; and, Governance and Policy: A well-governed organisation trusted and respected by our communities and partners.
PROGRAMMING OBJECTIVES The Arts & Education program offers arts experiences for primary and secondary aged students and young people. We look to program and tour work which is tour ready, adaptable and offers clear educational outcomes which align with the Victorian Curriculum. We also look for engaging work made for and by young people (12-25) with a focus on creativity, connection and positive health and well-being.
AUDIENCE
Primary and secondary aged students and young people (up to 25).
Pippin Davies - she/her Senior Manager, Arts & Education, [email protected] Festival Dates: All
Pippin has a background in circus, dance and the travel industry, from circus performing to tour managing. Growing up in a regional centre, Pippin was lucky enough to experience the value of the arts and it’s ability to open up new perspectives, build lifelong skills and strengthen communities. She’s passionate about young people’s access to the arts and loves working with the incredible RAV team to support arts experiences in schools across the regions.
With a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Dance and Drama), Pippin has worked as freelance performer, a travel agent, managed a community training space and as the Classes and Education Coordinator at Circus Oz before joining the team at Regional Arts Victoria. Pippin is also a yoga teacher and enjoys developing her own yoga practice and supporting others to do the same.
Nikki Ralston - she/her
Connecting Places Coordinator, [email protected]
Festival Dates: All
At Regional Arts Victoria Nikki looks after Connecting Places - a performing arts touring program tailored to small halls and other community-run spaces. Nikki is a lover of all things arts and culture who has found her niche using her skills to help others’ brilliant creative ideas to become a reality. She is passionate about increasing access for more people to engage with arts and culture as creators, audiences and participants. Nikki has a Master’s of Arts and Cultural Management and professional experience in both Australia and the UK, including as a Relationship Manager, Theatre for Arts Council England, and as the Arts and Cultural Development Officer for Banyule City Council. She also mentors emerging and mid-career artists and is part of the DESIAP (Designing Innovation in the Asia Pacific) Creative Women’s Mentoring Program. Nikki and her young family recently moved from inner city Melbourne to the beautiful town of Yarrawonga on Yorta Yorta and Bangerang Country, and she is enjoying exploring the region and discovering the vibrant regional arts scene.