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2016 Aboriginal Arts Fellowship
05.07.2016The Aboriginal Arts Fellowship is offered by the State Government to enable a professional Aboriginal artist to undertake a self-directed program of professional development.
The Fellowship is open to professional artists from all art forms, including dance, design, digital arts, history, Aboriginal arts, literature, music, theatre, screen, community arts, curatorial and the visual arts.
The information on this page is a guide only. Before you apply, please read the 2016 Aboriginal Arts Fellowship Guidelines for more comprehensive information, including special eligibility requirements and assessment criteria for this funding category.
Who can apply?
- Individual artists and arts/cultural workers, who;
- Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and;
- Is a NSW resident (which is defined as being resident for at least 12 months prior to making an application).
Term:
Funding is available for activities commencing after 1 December 2016.
Funding range:
Up to $30,000.
Types of activities funded:
Activities could include a combination of:
- international or national travel
- mentorships or internships with recognised professional practitioners or organisations
- residencies at institutions or organisations
- an outstanding opportunity of significance to the applicant’s practice
- short-term courses, workshops or other training at recognised institutions or organisations
- research and development
- creation of new work (note: the Fellowship is not available solely for the creation of new work).
Applications close: 25 July 2016 (5pm, AEST – Sydney time).
For more information and to apply please visit THIS PAGE.