Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections is a program providing opportunities to artists and community leaders from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, People of Colour and people who identify as culturally diverse.

Applications for the 2024/25 Cultural Connections EOI open 8 July - all the details and link to apply below.

Cultural Connections program 2023 - 2024

Aims and objectives of the EOI

The Cultural Connections EOI is for the communities mentioned above to access resources to encourage:

• diverse representation in the arts
• an increase in cross cultural understanding
• engagement of children and young people in arts programming with a cultural perspective
• recognition of cultural diversity as an asset and contributor to innovative arts practice
• the development of the story about our local area and who we are.

Application process 2024

Application dates

Applications for the Cultural Connections Expression of Interest open Monday 8 July, 9am and close 5 August, 3pm.
People interested in applying are advised to read the Guidelines available below to ensure they understand the requirements and Cultural Connections program.

Information sessions - Learn more about the EOI, tips for filling in your application, key dates and ask any questions you have.
Saturday 27 July, 11am - 12.30pm, Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative, 55-59 Flood Street, Leichhardt 2040.

Eligibility criteria / who can apply

• Applicants must reside in the Inner West or be undertaking projects that benefit the Inner West community
• Applicants do not need to identify as an artist or creative, however the proposal must have a creative outcome
• Australian residents or permanent residents aged over 18+
• All projects need to be documented and shared with Council for inclusion on Council’s website
• Unincorporated groups or non-Australian residents must be auspiced by an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
• Legally registered, incorporated not-for-profit organisations or groups
• If working with children a valid /current Working with Children Check (WWCC) must be provided
• All applications must be submitted online through smartygrants
• Only one application per person/group is permitted
• Successful applicants will be required to enter a contract with Council and to supply relevant insurances or licenses (e.g. Public Liability Insurance).
   

Assessment criteria / what your application needs to show

• The individual or team’s skills and experience to deliver the project (20%)
• How well the project meets the EOI aims (30%)
• The benefits of the project to community (30%)
• How practical and achievable the project is within the proposed budget (this includes clear documentation of what you intend to spend the money on with quotes for any items over $500) (20%)

Timeline

Documentation of the projects

Successful applicants will be required to document their project as a resource for others to engage with.

The documentation must include:

• a showcase of the work/ project which meets Council’s standards (file size/ quality – this could be a sound file, recording, photography, illustration etc)
• a short description of the project and outcome to accompany the work as well as artists names, social media links and a promotional image 1800px x 750px.
  This documentation will be shared on Council’s website and will need to be compatible with Council’s website (e.g. YouTube video, mp3, pdf, jpeg).

Guidelines

Cultural Connections Guidelines Guidelines 2024 - 2025 pdf (PDF 650.7KB) Guidelines 2024 - 2025 word doc (DOCX 2.5MB)

Got questions?

You can reach out to Council's Community Arts Project Officer, Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4pm, via phone 9335 2293 or email raffaela.cavadini@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

2024 application form portal - opens 8 July, 9am

Apply here