We received some incredibly useful feedback about our eNews last month.

One of our subscribers advised us the accessibility of the email could be improved. After a bit of research, we’ve made a few small changes to the format this month, and added an audio recording of this introduction.

No-one ever gets it right all the time. Continually learning, adapting and developing new skills or approaches should be something that makes us excited, not defensive.

We have to be open to feedback for this development to occur. This same openness should guide our evolving responses to some of the artistic, environmental and social challenges we face in regional Victoria right now.

So, to the subscriber who took the time to improve our knowledge: thank you. And if we still haven’t got it quite right, let us know.

Our feedback lines are open now.

Joe Toohey
CEO
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Image: 'Hello' photo exhibition by Erin McKusky as part of Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2019. Community Grant 2019 recipient. Photograph by Tony Long.

Regional Arts Fund Community Grants and Fellowships applications close 2 March

Get your project off the ground! Applications for this year’s first Community Grants and Fellowships close Monday 2 March at 5.00pm. Talk to one of our Partnerships team to discuss your application and apply via the link below.

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RAV in Residence: Marysville Community Meet-up

We are heading to Marysville! Connect with us and your local arts communities at Marysville Information and Regional Artspace (MIRA) on Thursday 20 February, 7.00pm-8.30 pm. Liz Zito, Director of Partnerships, and Melinda Ballard, Membership Coordinator, will be available for a general chat or to discuss a specific topic. We look forward to seeing you there!

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#RAVMember highlight: Chameleon Arts Collective Inc - 'Cento Passi (100 Steps)'

All shoes tell a story. #RAVMember Chameleon Arts Collective's project 'Cento Passi (100 Steps)', in collaboration with Australian artist Virginia Ryan, explores the relationship between place, time and memory through a collection of worn shoes. As part of this project, they are inviting local community members to bring a pair of shoes to St Mary's Anglican Church Hall on Saturday 15 February, and leave a brief narrative with it. On that same day, the Collective is also running a Storytelling Workshop with Katrina Foster. Find out more and book now!

Want to get featured in our next #RAVMember highlight? Contact us at memberships@rav.net.au or sign up via the link button below.

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Bushfire Recovery Forum, Beechworth - Sunday 24 February 2020

Join us for this community-led forum to help community groups and individuals learn the most effective ways to help in the bushfire recovery process. This event features notable speakers, trainers, information booths and interactive workshops. The forum will also be livestreamed via Facebook. Find out more and book your place now!

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Digital Opportunities Roadshow - FREE Workshops

The Victorian Government in partnership with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is delivering workshops in regional and rural Victoria to provide small businesses with practical actions and tips on how to make the most of the digital economy and reduce your cyber-security risks.