SIGNAL, City of Melbourne

Young Creatives Lab EOI Applications

The Young Creatives Lab funds up to four creative projects annually, including at least one spot reserved for a young d/Deaf or Disabled artist in 2026.

Mentorships

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Sep 8, 2025

Location

National

Artform

All Screen

The Young Creatives Lab program seeks proposals for new projects led by creatives aged 18 to 25 years.

Successful applicants will have access to:  

  • project funding between $5000 and $8000
  • a two-week creative development residency at SIGNAL
  • technical equipment and production support
  • one-on-one sessions with a dedicated mentor
  • additional funding to assist with access requirements.

Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply, as well as inter-disciplinary creatives such as curators, producers, performers, designers, filmmakers, gamers, composers, new media artists and writers.

Proposals may include an exhibition, installation, performance, conversation series, development of a publication, new composition or screen work.

In your expression of interest, you will need to:

  • describe your idea
  • outline your plan for creative development and a work-in-progress showing at SIGNAL
  • present a draft budget including project team fees, production costs, and materials required.

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