Creative Engine 2026 - Launchpad 2.0

ABOUT YOU
The next set of questions are for us to learn a little about you.

CREATIVE ENGINE'S LAUNCHPAD 2.0
APPLICATION FORM

Applications are now open for our industry-leading Creative Engine program, Launchpad 2.0.

Building on years of artist support, Launchpad 2.0 is a year-round artist development program for up to eight performance-based artists, bringing together funding, mentorship and professional support to help turn creative ideas into reality.

From theatre, scriptwriting to dance, music, digital and community-based practices, artists across all live performance mediums from Geelong or with a connection to the region are encouraged to apply.

Launchpad 2.0 applications open once annually, closing at 9am on Monday 12 October. This refreshed program replaces all previous smaller grant round periods.

First Nations artists and artists from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and additional supports are available.

KEY DATES
Applications Open: 9am Friday 18 September 2026
Applications Close: 9am Monday 12 October 2026
Applicants notified by: 23 October 2026

Name

Pronouns

Email

Phone Number

Address

ABN

Are you from the G21 Region?

Select from drop down

Please provide a short biography

ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
The next set of questions are for us to learn a little about your project.

What is the title of your new work?

Please select the areas of practice for your new work

Briefly outline the concept of the new work (500 words or less)

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Please describe your connection and/or the works connection to the G21 region

Please list any key artists involved, their roles, pronouns and provide a short biography for each artist.

PROJECT PLAN
The next set of questions are for us to learn a little about your project plan.

Briefly outline the current stage of the new work, and include any previous or upcoming developments or support?

Explain your project plan. How would you use the three development stages and what milestones do you have for the work across the program?

Please Note: This plan should be financially viable and will be viewed alongside your budget.

What do you envision for the development showing of the work?

Do you have any technical requirements?

What are your goals for the project after the program?

SUPPORT
The next set of questions are for us to understand how we can support you and your work during the program.

What specific mentorship support do you need?

What professional and creative skills would you like to develop to support the project and your artistic practice?

Please identify why this opportunity is vital to you and to the development of your work.

Do you require any additional support in relation to access? If so, please outline your requirements.

STUDIO DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC SHOWING AVAILABILITY
Applicants must be available for at least one week of each of the below development phases and public showing periods (normal access to the studios will be between 8am – 4pm, extended hours are dependent on availability and can be discussed.

Development #1 (select all that apply)

Development #2 (select all that apply)

Development #3 (select all that apply)

Public Showing (Select all that apply)

Please outline if you have any major unavailable periods in 2027 i.e. travel, productions, other work commitments.

ATTACHMENTS

The next section is for you to upload any attachments for your projects.

Please attach supporting material including CVs and headshots, script/script excerpts, examples of previous work, links to websites, social media and/or video footage of previous work/trailers (please upload attachments on the next page or provide a GoogleDrive link on the following page).

Supporting material

Google or Dropbox Link

If offered a place in this program, I acknowledge that I need to provide Public Liability Insurance of $20 million.

If offered a place in this program, I acknowledge that Geelong Arts Centre has the first right of refusal to present the work.

DATA COLLECTION

We capture this information only for our reporting, so that we can improve our accessibility and outreach, not for the purpose of assessing your application.

Is this the first time applying for a Geelong Arts Centre Creative Engine program?

How did you hear about the program? (Select all that apply)

Do you belong to any of the below groups?(Select all that apply)

What is your age group?

Which of the following do you identify as?

Do you speak a language other than English at home?

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS