Regional Arts Victoria (RAV) supports artists and communities in rural Victoria to create, engage in, and enjoy art.
RAV is a non-profit group. They work with different levels of government to:
- Encourage new and modern cultural practices in regional areas.
- Give advice and influence decisions in various parts of the government.
Council partners with RAV, which has a Regional Manager assigned to this area. Working along side Council the Regional Manager:
- Promotes funding and growth opportunities for cultural projects, programs and events
- Provides professional development for regional artists
- Builds arts networks across the state
- Develops suitable arts projects for our region
- Shares information about the arts
The Creative Arts Facilitator is based at the Swan Hill Regional Library.