About



CREATIVE OTWAYS
Drawing the Arts together

Creative Otways Inc is a volunteer group.
Our vision is to draw the arts together .


We  provide an auspice  body for unincorporated groups or artists without ABN's to apply for funding.
Support  for grant applications.
Advocacy for the Arts.
This website and social media support to share your event or arts practice.





Our mission to :
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  • Support of emerging and established artists and arts businesses in the region 
  • Inspire creativity throughout the general public ... artists and event-goers alike
  • Connect from the Colac Otway Shire to those beyond the region through a shared love for the arts
  • Increase economic activity for and viability of artists 
  • Build stronger networks between our neighbouring creative regions 
  • Increase visitors from outside the shire thus increasing patronage to local food & accommodation businesses.

Established in 2010, we’re an organisation driven by our community to support the arts with  progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support.
Some of the projects we have auspiced. include:

The Birth of Light  South West Community Foundation
The Colac Otway Arts trail 2018-2023 www.colacotwayartstrail.com. Colac Otway Shire Community Grants & Acciona
The Art Expo - Acciona
​The Art Showcase- Acciona
The Colac Makers Space trial https://www.colacmakersspace.com/
Outside the Square- FRRR foundation
Jumpstart Arts - Vic Health
Contact us to learn more and get involved.


Colac Otway Arts Trail respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land - Gulidjan and Gadubanud, Their Ancestors and Elders, past, present and all First Nation’s people of this country

​© Creative Otways Inc.  and contributors 2020
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Thank you to our  Sponsors and all the supporters who have made donations towards this event