Debby Maziarz Productions

Knox City Council - Grant Writing Workshop
2026-05-06 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Knox City Council – Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South, VIC, 3152, Australia
This fun and hands-on workshop is designed to help you develop your ideas into strong, fundable proposals. You’ll be guided through each stage of the grantmaking process, from identifying funding sources to answering application questions and understanding the grantmaking cycle. There will be a focus on Knox’s Community Development Fund.
Learning outcomes:

Write a killer 50-word grab
Understand assessment criteria of a grant
Ability to build a project budget
Ideas for working with partners

Brimbank City Council - Sustaining your Arts Practice: Getting Started | INfuse Artist Networking Workshop
2026-05-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre, 775 Ballarat Road, Deer Park, Victoria, 3023, Australia
This practical and interactive workshop supports creatives who are starting out or restarting their arts practice. Together we explore the nuts and bolts of building momentum and putting strong foundations in place.
Topics include:

The nuts and bolts of getting started or restarted
Developing sustainable systems and processes
Exploring and refining your business model
Writing a clear and compelling mission statement

Through guided exercises and discussion, participants will leave with tangible tools, clearer direction, and practical next steps.
Presented as part of INfuse, which connects our creative community through workshops, artist talks and presentations, providing training and inspiration for artists.
About the Facilitator
Debby Maziarz is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur. She mentors artists, organizations, and communities to develop strategic plans for funding their work. Known for identifying innovative and ‘fundable’ ideas, Debby has a strong track record in securing grants and building community capacity.

Brimbank City Council - Grant Writing for Creatives | INfuse Artist Networking Workshop
2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Sunshine Library, 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine, VIC, 3020
Want to apply for a creative grant but not sure where to start?
Join our INfuse network for a Grant Writing for Creatives workshop led by Debby Maziarz. Learn how to craft a strong funding application and navigate the grant process with practical tools and expert guidance.
Gain essential skills and insights from an experienced grant writer. This workshop covers:

Finding funding opportunities
Crafting a compelling 50-word grab
Understanding the grant cycle & assessment criteria
Building partnerships
Answering key application questions
Developing a project budget

The workshop will also reference the Art Spaces Activation Partnership Funding Grant
Presented as part of INfuse, which connects our creative community through workshops, artist talks and presentations, providing training and inspiration for artists.
About the Facilitator
Debby Maziarz is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur. She mentors artists, organizations, and communities to develop strategic plans for funding their work. Known for identifying innovative and ‘fundable’ ideas, Debby has a strong track record in securing grants and building community capacity.
