2022 CASP applications are now open!
Participants broadening their skills at the 2020 CASP workshop, Drawn Out.
Attention organisations and community groups in the Outback region of; Bourke, Brewarrina, Bogan, Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett and Warren. Plus all the towns and villages in-between, who are after funding to get their exciting local art and culture projects off the ground! 2022 Country Arts Support Program (CASP) applications are now open!
The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is an annual small grants program administered by Outback Arts to support a creative and vibrant regional NSW arts scene. Up to $3000 is up for grabs for each application for projects occurring between 1 May and 31 December 2022. Eligible activities include workshops, exhibitions, performances, artist-in-residence programs, and public art and design projects.
2021 CASP funding for the Outback Arts region totalled at a little over $17,000, involving eight projects from Warren, Burren Junction, Coonamble, Brewarrina, Walgett and The Marra.
The projects supported included music festivals, performance development and presentation, creative skill workshops in painting, how to work with resin, public artwork and local history being captured in artistic displays.
In 2022 this long-running funding program will be administered by Outback Arts in partnership with Create NSW. CASP is all about giving regional people access to a diverse range of cultural programs each year and bringing opportunities that may otherwise not be available.
Outback Arts Executive Director Jamie-Lea Trindall said, “CASP is a significant investment directly into our region. Each year we see exciting and inspiring community events funded by CASP, this year we are looking for a renewed focus on community connection through creative and cultural experiences in the recovery of the last two years.”
The process is an online application, and the applicants are required to discuss their proposals with the team at Outback Arts before submission.
Applications open Tuesday 1 March 2022 and close at 5 pm Friday 1st April 2022, AEST.
For further information visit our website www.outbackarts.com.au or contact Outback Arts on 02 6822 2484.
