Test Sites Online is open to artists working across all art forms from all experience levels, who want to realise creative ideas in the public realm. The program also supports artists with a studio-based practice who would like to work in the public domain.
No, Test Sites Online is specifically designed to help you develop your artistic ideas with a focus on the process of iteratively developing ideas rather than the presentation of finished work.
No, Test Sites Online is an initiative to support Victorian artists and creatives.
Project funding is designed specifically to help you develop your artistic idea. Test Sites Online is delivered online and funding cannot be applied to support travel and accommodation costs.
A selection panel assesses all Test Sites Online applications. The panel is made up of City of Melbourne staff as well as external panel members.
You can apply for up to $5000 to develop your idea. You are welcome to find other forms of support including in-kind and other grants or funding, however no other funding from City of Melbourne can be applied to this project.
You will be required to actively participate in all scheduled group video conferences and webinars.
You will receive access to a database of research materials and reference resources.
In addition, there will be a group chat forum and individual support will be provided as needed.
Yes, you will be required to submit a report. Please refer to the Test Sites Online guidelines for more information:
Places in Test Sites Online are limited. If your miss out this time, you can email us for feedback on your proposal. You are also welcome to apply in future funding rounds.
A maximum of one application per artist or arts organisation can be submitted per funding round.
If you have any further questions or want to find out more about Test Sites please refer to Test Sites Opportunities and the Test Sites Online guidelines available on that page.
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