Annual arts grants open

Artists can apply for the City of Melbourne’s 2018 arts grants from Monday, May 1.

The program offers anyone with artistic ideas looking for a residency the opportunity to apply for funding.

2017 CBD-based grants recipients include Urban Seed, for its Urban Seed RAP Art program, and Radiant Pavilion for an event.

Theatre and live art company, Field Theory also received a share of the $900, 000 that was invested into the grants last year.

Applications close Monday, May 29. See www.melbourne.vic.gov.au