Creative Spaces | River Studios MAY 25

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 3:00PM 21 April 2025 (AEST).

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

This is an application for a Creative Spaces Licence. Please ensure you fill out all fields for your application to be considered.

It is a requirement that you have attended a Creative Spaces walkthrough of the building prior to filling out this form.

Below is a brief outline of the attachments and uploads needed to complete this form:

  • Your current CV
  • A minimum of 3 and up to 6 images of your work
  • Supporting material (such as articles, catalogues, audio or video files).
  • Two reference letters (note that these can be supplied later but must be received for your application to be processed).

Please ensure you have read and understand the Building Rules:

Application support

Artists who have specific needs or require additional support to complete and submit an application (which could involve using an alternative format) can seek assistance in the following ways:

Deaf and Disabled artists

Applicants can contact Arts Access Victoria (AAV) for resources and support. Contact info@artsaccess.com.au or phone (03) 8640 6001.

If you are deaf, hearing-impaired, or speech-impaired, contact us via the National Relay Service 133 677 (ask for 03 9658 9658) or email creativespaces@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Artists from culturally diverse backgrounds 

Applicants can contact Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) for resources and support. Contact office@multiculturalarts.com.au

Our multilingual information telephone service provides access to translators and information in different languages.

Technical assistance

Refer to the SmartyGrants Help Guide for technical assistance. The SmartyGrants support desk is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Contact service@smartygrants.com.au or 03 9320 6888.

Please contact creativespaces@melbourne.vic.gov.au or on 03 9658 9893 with any concerns or queries you may have regarding the application process.