FAC Stage Door – An Arts Mentorship Program for Young People

FAC Stage Door Arts Mentorship Program

 

Are you passionate about the arts and creative industries? Curious about what happens behind stage door at a performing arts centre? Considering a future career in the arts but not sure where to start?

FAC Stage Door is Frankston Arts Centre's new, annual youth mentorship and industry immersion program for young people aged 16-21 years.

A group of ten passionate and creative young people will be selected to gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the people, skills and processes that bring performances, exhibitions and events to life at Frankston Arts Centre.

Through six interactive sessions across the year, participants will explore career pathways and learn directly from industry professionals working across a range of arts disciplines, including:

  • Technical Production
  • Venue Programming and Producing (including festival and theatre programming, and event producing)
  • Visual Arts and Gallery Curation
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Box Office and Audience Services
  • Venue Operations and Arts Administration

Designed for emerging artists, creatives, arts lovers and future arts workers, FAC Stage Door provides valuable insight into the many career opportunities available within the creative industries.

Express Interest

Expressions of Interest close on Sunday 13 December 2026.

What You'll Experience

As a participant in FAC Stage Door, you'll receive: 

  • Six exclusive behind-the-scenes sessions throughout the year 
  • Access to industry professionals and creative practitioners 
  • Insights into how performances, exhibitions and events are developed and delivered 
  • Opportunities to attend selected performances, exhibition openings and industry events 
  • Networking opportunities with artists and arts workers 
  • Real-world project activities and collaborative learning experiences 

Program Outcomes

Participants will: 

  • Gain an understanding of how a major arts and cultural venue operates 
  • Explore a range of career pathways within the creative industries 
  • Develop networks with arts professionals and like-minded peers 
  • Learn about future study, training and employment opportunities 
  • Increase their engagement with the local arts community 

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must: 

  • Be aged 16-21 years 
  • Live, work or study within Frankston City or surrounding areas 
  • Have an interest in arts, culture, events or creative industries 
  • Be available to attend six program sessions across the year 

No previous experience is required. We are looking for curious, enthusiastic and creative young people who want to learn more about the arts industry and the opportunities it can offer. 

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2027 program, and will close on Sunday 13 December 2026.

Complete the EOI form here

If you have any questions about the FAC Stage Door program and what to expect as a participant, please contact:

Cath Hedge 
Team Leader Programming & Engagement 
Frankston Arts Centre 

Cath.Hedge@frankston.vic.gov.au
03 9784 1369 

If you have any questions about the FAC Stage Door program, or access requirements, please contact:

Cath Hedge
Team Leader Programming & Engagement
Frankston Arts Centre
Cath.Hedge@frankston.vic.gov.au
03 9784 1369

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