VCA Foundation Fund
Help us to prepare and develop creatives and artists for the world’s stage.
Philanthropic support of our students and staff contributes to their ability to adapt to Australia’s creative future and lead with vibrancy.
Gifts and grants from our loyal supporters nurture the creativity and passion of some of our best and brightest students. Help Australia’s next generation of artists fulfil their potential in the heart of Melbourne's Arts Precinct and increase the accessibility of courses to a more diverse student population.
If you would like to discuss philanthropic opportunities at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, please contact Jaci Maddern, Development Manager for the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.
Jaci Maddern
Development Manager
Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
E: jmaddern@unimelb.edu.au
M: +61 425 715 618
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Support a generous future for music and the creative arts.
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Giving Stories
VCA50 Creative Development Grants: Enabling artists to innovate and inspire
10 June 2025
A creative practice grants scheme for graduates of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) has recently been significantly expanded to support 16 talented artists this year....
Rising stars: The VCA50 Creative Development Grants illuminate the path for emerging artists
6 July 2023
In the shadow of a global pandemic, emerging artists face new challenges. Now, more than ever, they need our support to carve their paths into the industry and make meaningful...
Ngioka Bunda-Heath awarded the 2021 Hutchinson Indigenous Fellowship and Residency
14 December 2021
Dancer, choreographer and storyteller Ngioka Bunda-Heath has been awarded the Hutchinson Indigenous Fellowship and Residency at the Victorian College of the Arts....
Happy 90th Birthday to Lionel Gell
On Monday 27 August 2018, we celebrated our good friend Lionel Gell's 90th birthday. Lionel has been an extraordinarily generous supporter of the Faculty in recent years, with 2018 marking the 10th anniversary of the Lionel Gell Foundation Scholarships, which have assisted more than 90 students in their studies.
Would you like to create a scholarship?
Scholarships can transform a student’s experience and opportunities for study. We welcome the chance to work with donors to create new scholarships and awards to benefit our students through annual gifts, endowments and bequests.