RAV in Residence

Join us in Mallee for RAV in Residence: a two-day event including guest speakers, workshops, evening networking drinks and 1-1 sessions with RAV staff 

Who: This event is for volunteer-led organisations, community groups, neighbourhood houses, individuals and anyone else in the local area who has an interest in presenting creative work and events and connecting with each other and with RAV. 

More information: More information about this event will be shared soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like to get in touch please contact Nikki on [email protected]  

We can tailor the program to suit your needs, but typically we facilitate the following events for your creative community:

• A series of private 1-on-1 meetings with RAV staff, made by reservation
• A Network & Nibble event for up to 30 creatives and partner guests
• A visit to a local venue who is interested in supporting the arts
• Optional: Facililate an information session on topics relevant to your community e.g. funding and grant advice, marketing 101 and more.

RAV will:

• Organise and conduct the sessions
• Market the event to our network (RAV Members will have the opportunity to make early bookings)
• Provide you with marketing material for promotion to your communities and networks
• Manage bookings
• Meet with a RAV Member Organisation in the local area (within the LGA if possible)
• Survey participants
• Send you an evaluation after the event so you are able to report on fulfilling strategic objectives.

The LGA to cover costs* such as:

• Venue hire of suitable meeting rooms and networking space
• Accommodation
• Catering
• Staff travel costs and time.

*Cost are negotiable depending on the choice of delivery, but are typically around $3,000-$4,000 ex GST

Lead times

Detailed events with guest speakers and multiple venues take a little longer to coordinate, whereas single events with RAV Staff speakers need less lead time. Please get in touch to discuss your event as soon as possible as some events have a lead time of at least 2 months.

If you would like to have a conversation about how RAV in Residence will increase creative activity in your community, please contact Nell Ustundag, Membership Engagement Coordinator, 1300 882 531 or by email: [email protected]