May 6th, 2025Ballarat’s new residency program to support local creatives

The City of Ballarat’s Creative City team is partnering with arts organisation Punctum to deliver Seedpod, a renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program. 

Seedpod residencies help to develop new performances that celebrate the complex aspects of Ballarat and the people who make the city their home. 

At the end of each residency, artists share their new works in progress and audiences share their experiences of each work. It’s an adventurous step together that builds regional vitality and innovation in live performance.

Following the success of Punctum’s past Seedpod residencies, the City of Ballarat is excited to support the 2025 Seedpod artists – Izzy Roberts-Orr and Gemma Cavoli. 

Both artists live and work in the region and are gearing up to present their new works.

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves said the new program was another example of Council supporting emerging artists in line with the Creative City Strategy.

“Ballarat continues to thrive as a hub for creative talent, and programs like Seedpod give our local artists the space to experiment, connect and shine,” she said.

“We’re proud to support Izzy and Gemma as they develop bold new works that reflect the depth and diversity of our region.”

Audiences can expect artistic adventure within Ballarat venues. The recently activated Ballarat Performing Arts Community Neill Street Hall and the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute are this year’s Seedpod 2025 venue partners.