The budget boost will see an extra $120,000 funded to Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) per year for the next four years.
As a not for profit oragnisation this boost will assist MAV in promoting cultural diversity in the arts and ensure that it can continue its mission of proudly representing artists and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
OAM Chair of MAV, Stefan Romaniw says “The delivery by the Liberal Government on their pre-election commitments will ensure Victoria’s reputation as a model of harmony and diversity through the Arts.”
“MAV is a leader in arts in Victoria and nationally and works towards social inclusion in the arts. The increase in funding will ensure MAV’s important work in this area is supported,” he says.
Premier of Victoria, Ted Baillieu affirmed MAV’s significant contribution to the arts in Victoria claiming that “MAV has successfully harnessed, developed and celebrated the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions present in our arts communities.”
With MAV being one of the very few of its kind, providing opportunities and support to artists and communities as well as giving them a chance to show their amazing talents to the public it is no wonder that this funding boost is welcomed by all with Deputy Chair of MAV, Ruth Rentschler stating that ‘this additional support will allow Multicultural Arts Victoria to develop our important work.”
Executive Office for MAV, Jill Morgan says that “Multicultural Arts Victoria is a vital grassroots advocate and important voice for our diverse artists and communities. The increased level of government resourcing and support will assist MAV in our important cultural work for the State of Victoria. This additional support is warmly welcomed and will add value to our diverse and unique arts program.”
Over its tremendous life span of four decades the diligent organisation has a made a very unique contribution to the Arts in Victoria and beyond. MAV is resource for artists to develop and find their audiences. It provides an example to Australia and the world as a great multicultural success story.
