As part of the Australia Council’s Opportunities for Young and Emerging Artists (OYEA) initiative, 10 paid mentorships for emerging producers, agents, gallery dealers and rights managers are available for a period of 18 months under the ‘emerging producers mentorship program’.
The selected candidates will have the opportunity to work directly alongside one of the following industry leaders:
Elizabeth Walsh, Artistic Director, 10 days on the Island, TAS
Marguerite Pepper, Managing Director, Marguerite Pepper Productions, NSW
Steven Pozel, Director, Object : Australian Centre for Craft and Design, NSW
Daniel Brine, Director, The Performance Space, NSW
Clive Newman, Manager, Fremantle Press, WA
John Oster, Executive Officer, desART : Association of Central Australian Aboriginal Art & Craft Centers, NT
Michael Heyward, Publisher, Text Publishing, VIC
Lee-Anne Donnolley, Executive Producer, Arts Projects Australia, SA
Rob Gebart, Program Manger, The Arts Centre, VIC
Bill Hauritz, Festival Director, Woodford Folk Festival, QLD
More information and application forms can be found at the Australia Council website.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Better Brisbane Dialogues…
Better Brisbane Dialogues is a face-to-face discussion forum for you to pitch your ideas about how to make Brisbane a better place.... and for those ideas to be pitched to relevant, important, and/or influential people in Council, State Government and beyond.
It could be environmental ideas. It could be making Brisbane more arts friendly and vibrant. It could be about meeting the growing social needs of residents or anything in between. It could definitely be something that you're already working on.
If you're interested or want to find out, contact Ryan on 3403 0136.
It could be environmental ideas. It could be making Brisbane more arts friendly and vibrant. It could be about meeting the growing social needs of residents or anything in between. It could definitely be something that you're already working on.
If you're interested or want to find out, contact Ryan on 3403 0136.
Want to be part of a massive Community Art Project?
Now is your chance. We need over 2000 of your special photos that you believe best depict what living in Brisbane/ being a Brisbaner is all about.
It could be anything from a photo of your baby’s first steps at Southbank- to a wicked sunset photo taken from your front balcony.
Best of all it is easy to enter in your photos. Email them to withlovefrombrisbane(at)gmail.com or text them to Anna @ 0412593101
We’ll print them all and create the most impressive mural of the creative identity of Brisbane. We’ve called it With Love from Brisbane and it will be held at the Transit Lounge space in the Judith Wright Centre in May 2009.
It could be anything from a photo of your baby’s first steps at Southbank- to a wicked sunset photo taken from your front balcony.
Best of all it is easy to enter in your photos. Email them to withlovefrombrisbane(at)gmail.com or text them to Anna @ 0412593101
We’ll print them all and create the most impressive mural of the creative identity of Brisbane. We’ve called it With Love from Brisbane and it will be held at the Transit Lounge space in the Judith Wright Centre in May 2009.
Fellowship Opportunity Antarctica
Established artists, researchers, filmmakers, writers and talented emerging artists are invited to apply for an Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship administered by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). The Fellowship aims to foster understanding of the Antarctic environment and communicate the significance of Australia's activities through the work of people especially gifted in communicating through various media. The Fellowship will include a berth on a ship to Antarctica plus food, accommodation and transport. Applications close 30 March 2009. For further information visit visualarts.net.au
Textile Art Festival
Transform trash into treasure
The Art of Recycling, a new competition supported by Expertise Events and the Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association Inc for the upcoming Textile Art Festival, will challenge textile artists. With $2 000 to be won, the competition will challenge textile artists to create an artwork made predominantly from textiles and recycled materials.
The competition is open to all textile artists and has two categories: ‘Wearable Art’ and ‘Textile Art to Live With’. By displaying artworks made from objects and textiles that would normally be thrown away, The Art of Recycling aims to raise awareness on the importance of resource conservation by reducing, reusing and recycling.
For more information or to download an entry form please visit textileart.com.au, phone (02) 9452 7575 or email textilearts(at)expertiseevents.com.au. Entries close April 24 2009.
The Art of Recycling, a new competition supported by Expertise Events and the Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association Inc for the upcoming Textile Art Festival, will challenge textile artists. With $2 000 to be won, the competition will challenge textile artists to create an artwork made predominantly from textiles and recycled materials.
The competition is open to all textile artists and has two categories: ‘Wearable Art’ and ‘Textile Art to Live With’. By displaying artworks made from objects and textiles that would normally be thrown away, The Art of Recycling aims to raise awareness on the importance of resource conservation by reducing, reusing and recycling.
For more information or to download an entry form please visit textileart.com.au, phone (02) 9452 7575 or email textilearts(at)expertiseevents.com.au. Entries close April 24 2009.
Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA) Generator Residencies 2009
Generator at NORPA is a new creative development program that will energise theatre making in the Northern Rivers region.
NORPA believes in the kind of theatre that:
• Reflects contemporary Australian culture;
• Is highly collaborative;
• Springs from the curiosity of all kinds of artists;
• Is physical and dynamic, and
• Is a place for new ideas and artistic experimentation.
In 2009 NORPA will offer 2 Generator Residencies, each of up to 2 weeks duration in Lismore NSW. The residency includes rehearsal space, share accommodation for up to 5 people, some technical assistance, a modest budget and a theatre for a showing of the work in progress. A showing of some kind is a requirement of the residency. Each group will be allocated a budget of $2500 to be used on the work.
Applications are now open for Residencies to take place between 1 August and 30 November 2009. The deadline for applications is Friday 20 March 2009.
For more information and to apply visit the NORPA website norpa.org.au.
NORPA believes in the kind of theatre that:
• Reflects contemporary Australian culture;
• Is highly collaborative;
• Springs from the curiosity of all kinds of artists;
• Is physical and dynamic, and
• Is a place for new ideas and artistic experimentation.
In 2009 NORPA will offer 2 Generator Residencies, each of up to 2 weeks duration in Lismore NSW. The residency includes rehearsal space, share accommodation for up to 5 people, some technical assistance, a modest budget and a theatre for a showing of the work in progress. A showing of some kind is a requirement of the residency. Each group will be allocated a budget of $2500 to be used on the work.
Applications are now open for Residencies to take place between 1 August and 30 November 2009. The deadline for applications is Friday 20 March 2009.
For more information and to apply visit the NORPA website norpa.org.au.
Gen TV - Creating TV, web and mobile content generators.
QPIX are really excited about Gen TV! If you are successful you'll be creating your own series for the new media world (TV, web and mobile)! You will be the key contributors in creating a show from scratch, from show concept, planning, shooting all the way through to promoting the show and managing the show's website. It's hands on industry training. You'll shoot everything and everywhere and you'll be the only Screen and Media course in Brisbane to have exclusive access to shoot in the Channel 7 studios.
This puts you right in the thick of the working TV industry, enabling you to make great industry contacts. The best part about Gen TV is that while you're getting this invaluable experience, you'll also be earning yourself a Diploma in Screen and Media (CUF50107). The high standard of QPIX graduates has been recognised by universities across Queensland, who have agreed to allow graduates of QPIX (based on their portfolio) to jump mid-way into a university degree, if they wish to continue their film training beyond Diploma level.
So if you think that you've got the ideas and creativity, and you just lack the professional skills and contacts to make them happen, then apply for Gen TV!
The Gen TV Details
Applications Open: Very Soon - stay tuned
Applications Close: Wednesday 15 April 2009
Interviews of Short listed Applicants: from Monday 20 April 2009
Course Start Date: Monday 11 May 2009
Course End Date: late November
Course Contact Hours: 2 week days and 1 weekend day per week (9-5pm)
Cost: $15,000 (Austudy available and flexible payment options can be negotiated, under certain conditions)
This puts you right in the thick of the working TV industry, enabling you to make great industry contacts. The best part about Gen TV is that while you're getting this invaluable experience, you'll also be earning yourself a Diploma in Screen and Media (CUF50107). The high standard of QPIX graduates has been recognised by universities across Queensland, who have agreed to allow graduates of QPIX (based on their portfolio) to jump mid-way into a university degree, if they wish to continue their film training beyond Diploma level.
So if you think that you've got the ideas and creativity, and you just lack the professional skills and contacts to make them happen, then apply for Gen TV!
The Gen TV Details
Applications Open: Very Soon - stay tuned
Applications Close: Wednesday 15 April 2009
Interviews of Short listed Applicants: from Monday 20 April 2009
Course Start Date: Monday 11 May 2009
Course End Date: late November
Course Contact Hours: 2 week days and 1 weekend day per week (9-5pm)
Cost: $15,000 (Austudy available and flexible payment options can be negotiated, under certain conditions)
Call for Expressions of Interest: Tour the Northern Territory in 2010-11
Artback NT: Arts Development and Touring Inc. is interested in hearing from visual artists and performers (theatre, dance, music, circus and spoken word) and from both solo acts and groups who are interested in touring in 2010-11. This is a fantastic opportunity to tour through the Northern Territory to regional centres and remote Indigenous communities with a local touring organisation that specialises in rough terrain and non-specialised venues.
Touring in the Northern Territory of Australia guarantees you a unique opportunity to share your art and art practice with people and communities who will not only appreciate your work but the effort you have made to get your work to some of the most remote places in Australia.
Expressions of Interest for the 2010 touring year will be accepted until Tuesday 31 March 2009.
Email your expression of interest to tour(at)artbacknt.com.au or send it to Artback NT Arts Touring, GPO Box 535, Darwin, NT 0801.
For further information, please contact Vanessa Hutchins, Performing Arts Touring Manager on 08 8924 4183 or Julie Fielke, Visual Arts Touring Manager on 08 8953 5941.
Touring in the Northern Territory of Australia guarantees you a unique opportunity to share your art and art practice with people and communities who will not only appreciate your work but the effort you have made to get your work to some of the most remote places in Australia.
Expressions of Interest for the 2010 touring year will be accepted until Tuesday 31 March 2009.
Email your expression of interest to tour(at)artbacknt.com.au or send it to Artback NT Arts Touring, GPO Box 535, Darwin, NT 0801.
For further information, please contact Vanessa Hutchins, Performing Arts Touring Manager on 08 8924 4183 or Julie Fielke, Visual Arts Touring Manager on 08 8953 5941.
West End Carnivale
West End Carnivale is a colourful celebration of world music, roots, reggae, arts and circus culture. Traditionally Carnivale has been used as a platform for Artistic and Political Expression and a way for people to express their inner selves, free from the constraints of conservative so society.
In response to this, and in memory of one of the festival organisers’ best-loved local artists skitL, Carnivale will feature a dedicated Art Market space especially for local Artists/Designers to come and display their wares.
There are 10 free stall spaces available, and a ticket into the festival.
If you would like to be a part of this exciting event, e-mail one example of your work and write a 25 words or less what element of Carnivale you feel your art incorporates. Send your Expression of Interest to stephie.harrison(at)gmail.com by 5pm Friday, 3 April. For more information, visit myspace.com./westendcarnivale
In response to this, and in memory of one of the festival organisers’ best-loved local artists skitL, Carnivale will feature a dedicated Art Market space especially for local Artists/Designers to come and display their wares.
There are 10 free stall spaces available, and a ticket into the festival.
If you would like to be a part of this exciting event, e-mail one example of your work and write a 25 words or less what element of Carnivale you feel your art incorporates. Send your Expression of Interest to stephie.harrison(at)gmail.com by 5pm Friday, 3 April. For more information, visit myspace.com./westendcarnivale
Saturday, March 14, 2009
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One more great blog to add to the list from Stu Buchanan. I rekon it is worth a read.
Friday, March 13, 2009
CuriousWorks is looking for a General Manager
The General Manager will work closely with the Director on all aspects of the company. The position requires above all else a highly organised and self-motivated person. You will be managing a talented and diverse team, as well as working independently to broker new partnerships for the company. CuriousWorks is a non-profit, creative, fun and very busy place. You will be joining the company at a critical time and will have the opportunity to affect its long-term future through your responsibilities.
More? Go to the source
More? Go to the source
Creative Communities: Sustainable Solutions to Social Inclusion Conference
Conversation and debate will abound at the upcoming Creative Communities: Sustainable Solutions to Social Inclusion conference. Hosted by the Centre for Public Culture and Ideas, Griffith University and supported by Innovative Universities European Union Centre, the conference will provide a forum for sharing ideas and knowledge about the value of creativity as a means of engendering social inclusion. The conference runs from 15 to 17 April at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Surfers Paradise. Follow the link for further information griffith.edu.au/arts-languages-criminology/centre-public-culture-ideas/news-events/creative-communities-conference.
Professional Development Opportunity – Thailand
Cultural Canvas Thailand, a Thailand-based NGO centred in the heart of Chiang Mai, one of Southeast Asia's oldest and most dynamic cities, is currently seeking visual artists, art therapists, community artists, performers, art historians, or anyone interested in making a creative impact in Chiang Mai's underrepresented communities through our Canvas Art Program. For further information and to apply visit culturalcanvas.com
State Library of Queensland Youth Writers Award 2009 Calling Young Writers
Queensland’s aspiring young writers are once again invited to submit their short stories for a chance to launch their literary careers and win a $2,000 cash prize.
Entries for the State Library of Queensland Young Writers Award 2009 open 18 May and State Librarian Lea Giles-Peters is asking a new generation of young writers to embrace this exciting opportunity.
‘I encourage all 18-15 year olds living in Queensland to dig deep into their creative minds and share the stories that are important to them and hopefully kick start an illustrious career in writing,’ Ms Giles-Peters said.
Now in its 14th year, the State Library of Queensland Young Writers Award has launched the careers of many young writers including Alisdair Duncan (Sushi Central), Christopher Currie (Dearly Departed) and recipient of the prestigious Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative, Tara June Winch.
Simon Groth, who has been highly commended twice in the past, was short-listed for the 2008 Queensland Premier’s Literary Award, while the 2006 winner, James Halford, was published in a 2007 collection of bet Australian stories alongside Kate Grenville and David Malouf.
‘The winner will be announced at the annual Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards, along with the recipient of the $500 Maureen Donahoe Encouragement Award,’ said Ms Giles-Peters. ‘But the most exciting opportunity from these awards is the potential to uncover Queensland’s next great literary talent.’
For further information visit slq.qld.gov.au/youngwriters
Entries for the State Library of Queensland Young Writers Award 2009 open 18 May and State Librarian Lea Giles-Peters is asking a new generation of young writers to embrace this exciting opportunity.
‘I encourage all 18-15 year olds living in Queensland to dig deep into their creative minds and share the stories that are important to them and hopefully kick start an illustrious career in writing,’ Ms Giles-Peters said.
Now in its 14th year, the State Library of Queensland Young Writers Award has launched the careers of many young writers including Alisdair Duncan (Sushi Central), Christopher Currie (Dearly Departed) and recipient of the prestigious Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative, Tara June Winch.
Simon Groth, who has been highly commended twice in the past, was short-listed for the 2008 Queensland Premier’s Literary Award, while the 2006 winner, James Halford, was published in a 2007 collection of bet Australian stories alongside Kate Grenville and David Malouf.
‘The winner will be announced at the annual Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards, along with the recipient of the $500 Maureen Donahoe Encouragement Award,’ said Ms Giles-Peters. ‘But the most exciting opportunity from these awards is the potential to uncover Queensland’s next great literary talent.’
For further information visit slq.qld.gov.au/youngwriters
smARTarts Callout to Young Artists
Are you an aspiring artist? We need you to be part of the City of Sydney's annual youth arts & cultural event, smARTarts Festival!
smARTarts is a youth arts & cultural festival showcasing creative talent and initiatives of young people aged 15 - 26 yrs. smARTarts is held on Saturday 4 April 2009, as part of National Youth Week (28 March - 5 April 2009) to showcase creative talents in the areas of visual arts, performance arts and music.
The 2009 festival will feature an Art Exhibition, open for young people aged 15 - 26 yrs, as part of Youth Week celebrations. Applications are also open to be part of the live performances, art installations, market stalls & workshops that will be happening over the day at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale. Get involved!
If you would like more info or an application form, please contact Christie Torrington, PH: 02 9245 1503, or email: ctorrington(at)cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
For more information, see pinestreet.com.au/youthprogram/smartArts.html
smARTarts is a youth arts & cultural festival showcasing creative talent and initiatives of young people aged 15 - 26 yrs. smARTarts is held on Saturday 4 April 2009, as part of National Youth Week (28 March - 5 April 2009) to showcase creative talents in the areas of visual arts, performance arts and music.
The 2009 festival will feature an Art Exhibition, open for young people aged 15 - 26 yrs, as part of Youth Week celebrations. Applications are also open to be part of the live performances, art installations, market stalls & workshops that will be happening over the day at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale. Get involved!
If you would like more info or an application form, please contact Christie Torrington, PH: 02 9245 1503, or email: ctorrington(at)cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
For more information, see pinestreet.com.au/youthprogram/smartArts.html
2009 National Young Writers Festival
Submissions are now open for the 2009 National Young Writers' Festival (NYWF). We are seeking proposals from fiction writers, poets, journalists, zinesters, magazinesters, bloggers, playwrights, editors, curators, independent publishers, critics, activists, media geeks, comics makers, theory-heads, thinkers, performance artists, visual artists—all and sundry Friends of the Word ... to take part in the epic 2009 NYWF! Whether you're fresh-faced and peppy-toed, or you've been around the literary block and lived to tell the tale, we want YOU.
If you have a concept to peddle or an idea to burn: grab your lappy, your pen, your crayon—or better yet, all three, and get to filling out the following details. But write now, think later: Submissions close 31 March 2009. Applications can be sent to submissions(at)nywf.org
If you have a concept to peddle or an idea to burn: grab your lappy, your pen, your crayon—or better yet, all three, and get to filling out the following details. But write now, think later: Submissions close 31 March 2009. Applications can be sent to submissions(at)nywf.org
Australia’s largest youth talent competition now open!
Forget reality TV shows – if you’re creative and you know it, Australia’s largest national talent competition is the best way to show it!
The National Talent Competition (NTC) is part of the National Youth Week 2009 (NYW 09) celebrations and will showcase Australia’s best young creative talents. All young Australians aged 12 to 25 are invited to RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, SnapIT and DesignIT until entries close on April 14.
The theme for NYW 09 is Make a Move – encouraging young people to strive for their goals and live their dreams, be it travel, sport, community involvement, study, career, art or music.
The NTC has more than $70,000 worth of prizes up for grabs including computer and software packages, music vouchers and professional camera equipment. Entries will be judged in two age categories – Junior (12-17) and Senior (18-25). Industry representatives will select an overall winner in each category while an online poll (held after NYW) will give young Australians the chance to decide their People’s Choice winners.
NTC Industry judge Faustina “Fuzzy” Agolley from Network Ten’s Video Hits urged young Australians to ‘Make a Move’ by entering the NTC and showing the nation what they’re made of.
“The National Talent Competition is an awesome opportunity for young people around Australia to demonstrate their talents, impress some top industry judges and score some great prizes that will help them to pursue their passion,” Fuzzy said.
“The NTC is a great career launch-pad. Chart-topping band Operator Please was a previous winner of RockIT! So grab your chance at the big time and jump online at youthweek.com for all the entry details.”
The National Talent Competition (NTC) is part of the National Youth Week 2009 (NYW 09) celebrations and will showcase Australia’s best young creative talents. All young Australians aged 12 to 25 are invited to RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, SnapIT and DesignIT until entries close on April 14.
The theme for NYW 09 is Make a Move – encouraging young people to strive for their goals and live their dreams, be it travel, sport, community involvement, study, career, art or music.
The NTC has more than $70,000 worth of prizes up for grabs including computer and software packages, music vouchers and professional camera equipment. Entries will be judged in two age categories – Junior (12-17) and Senior (18-25). Industry representatives will select an overall winner in each category while an online poll (held after NYW) will give young Australians the chance to decide their People’s Choice winners.
NTC Industry judge Faustina “Fuzzy” Agolley from Network Ten’s Video Hits urged young Australians to ‘Make a Move’ by entering the NTC and showing the nation what they’re made of.
“The National Talent Competition is an awesome opportunity for young people around Australia to demonstrate their talents, impress some top industry judges and score some great prizes that will help them to pursue their passion,” Fuzzy said.
“The NTC is a great career launch-pad. Chart-topping band Operator Please was a previous winner of RockIT! So grab your chance at the big time and jump online at youthweek.com for all the entry details.”
STRUT YOUR STUFF - Micro-grants for young people aged 12–26
Looking at getting some flyers printed to promote your exhibition?
Need cash to hire a venue for your next gig?
Want to buy material for the arts project you are working on but don’t have the money to do it?
The Strut Your Stuff Micro-grants will pay for arts activities, events and materials you need to undertake any kind of art or arts project in your community.
You and your friends can apply for up to $1000.
For more information about the funds visit yaq.org.au/strutyourstuff
or contact Youth Arts Queensland on strutyourstuff(at)yaq.org.au or phone (07) 3252 5115.
Need cash to hire a venue for your next gig?
Want to buy material for the arts project you are working on but don’t have the money to do it?
The Strut Your Stuff Micro-grants will pay for arts activities, events and materials you need to undertake any kind of art or arts project in your community.
You and your friends can apply for up to $1000.
For more information about the funds visit yaq.org.au/strutyourstuff
or contact Youth Arts Queensland on strutyourstuff(at)yaq.org.au or phone (07) 3252 5115.
Youth Arts Worker Mentoring and Development Program
Interested in a career in youth work, youth arts or cultural work? Inter Urban Arts Youth Arts Worker Mentoring and Development Program (MAD) is looking for young people who have overcome adversity and are willing to work alongside youth at risk. Mentors support young people into education, training and employment. Interviews will be held on 25 February and 4 March. Contact Sherrie Rash for further information on (07) 5535 4302, mobile 0405 804 059 or email Chemikal80(at)hotmail.com.
Online Content Producer
Austereo Pty Ltd (Today FM) is seeking a talented and proactive Online Content Producer to join our growing Interactive team and take our multi media delivery to the next level.
Your role will be responsible for the creation, production and execution of audio, visual, interactive and editorial content with a focus on the Cage Breakfast show, music, sport and all entertainment driven content.
As our Brisbane on-line specialist you will bring the vision and ideas of the on-air programming team to life on the web, whilst ensuring that the content is compelling, drives traffic and acquires unique users to our websites.
Your key areas of concern will include generating innovative and unique ideas to attract new audiences, producing and maintaining the websites content using HTML, Photoshop, Adobe edit suite and the content management system.
You will also track and report on-line statistics, ensure that all websites comply with relevant legislations, manage on-line client requirements and much more!
Your role will be responsible for the creation, production and execution of audio, visual, interactive and editorial content with a focus on the Cage Breakfast show, music, sport and all entertainment driven content.
As our Brisbane on-line specialist you will bring the vision and ideas of the on-air programming team to life on the web, whilst ensuring that the content is compelling, drives traffic and acquires unique users to our websites.
Your key areas of concern will include generating innovative and unique ideas to attract new audiences, producing and maintaining the websites content using HTML, Photoshop, Adobe edit suite and the content management system.
You will also track and report on-line statistics, ensure that all websites comply with relevant legislations, manage on-line client requirements and much more!
Artist Initiated Residencies 2009
The inter-arts office will consider artist initiated residency proposals from artists creating work through interdisciplinary and hybrid arts.
Applications are encouraged from artists in all states and territories, regardless of where the residency takes place.
Artists may propose residencies with a host of their choice to the value of $20,000 per residency. Residencies of three months or more will be considered for funding by the inter-arts office. Residencies longer than three months may be negotiated at the discretion of the artist and host within the funding constraints of the program.
Artist initiatied residences are open to individuals and groups. To be eligible, you must meet the general eligibility requirements.
Selection criteria
Applications must demonstrate:
the calibre of the artist (primarily assessed on the basis of examples of previous work and artist CV)
the potential for the residency to contribute to the applicant’s professional development and their work in interdisciplinary and hybrid arts
the ability to participate in consultative and collaborative situations
evidence that the project proposed for the residency period is well planned and achievable.
Closing date: 1 May 2009
Decisions advised: July 2009
Projects may start: 1 August 2009
Before applying, applicants are encouraged to contact staff to discuss guidelines, eligibility requirements and selection criteria. Please contact Kathryn Gray, Program Officer, Inter-Arts Office, by e-mailing k.gray@australiacouncil.gov.au or by calling 02 9215 9077 if you intend to submit a proposal.
Applications are encouraged from artists in all states and territories, regardless of where the residency takes place.
Artists may propose residencies with a host of their choice to the value of $20,000 per residency. Residencies of three months or more will be considered for funding by the inter-arts office. Residencies longer than three months may be negotiated at the discretion of the artist and host within the funding constraints of the program.
Artist initiatied residences are open to individuals and groups. To be eligible, you must meet the general eligibility requirements.
Selection criteria
Applications must demonstrate:
the calibre of the artist (primarily assessed on the basis of examples of previous work and artist CV)
the potential for the residency to contribute to the applicant’s professional development and their work in interdisciplinary and hybrid arts
the ability to participate in consultative and collaborative situations
evidence that the project proposed for the residency period is well planned and achievable.
Closing date: 1 May 2009
Decisions advised: July 2009
Projects may start: 1 August 2009
Before applying, applicants are encouraged to contact staff to discuss guidelines, eligibility requirements and selection criteria. Please contact Kathryn Gray, Program Officer, Inter-Arts Office, by e-mailing k.gray@australiacouncil.gov.au or by calling 02 9215 9077 if you intend to submit a proposal.
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