Young People and the Arts Fellowships

The Young People and the Arts Fellowships are open to individual, emerging artists and arts workers working in all artforms excluding film, television and radio. The fellowships allow young artists and arts workers to develop their practice through an intensive period of development; working on their own, with a company or individual; or with a range of companies or individuals.

Fellowships should incorporate:

• A growth of your practice through research and/or developmental activities which focus on the pursuit of excellence and innovation, and/or
• Activities that build on, enhance or complement your previous practice and will assist you to develop your practice and profile.

Scope, scale and impact upon your practice by the proposed activities must exceed that covered by the Development category.

Proposed activities can include, but are not limited to, research and development, internships, mentorships, professional development, residencies, engaging new communities and/or the creation of a new body of work. Young administrators can submit proposals to gain on-the-job experience working in a range of roles.

Up to three fellowships may be awarded per year.

Assessment Criteria

The Panel assesses applications against the assessment criteria of the Arts Grants Program. In addition applications must also demonstrate:

• Outstanding potential as a professional artist or arts worker, and
• Potential to enhance your profile as an artist or arts worker.

Eligibility

In addition to the general eligibility requirement of the Arts Grants Program, and those of the Young People and the Arts Program, applicants should be aware that:

• The fellowships are awarded on a once-only basis
• You must be 26 years of age or under at the time of the closing date, and have been active in your chosen area for at least three years. This can include study or training, and
• Fellowships may vary in duration to a maximum period of 12 months. Successful applicants may not apply for any Department funding during the term of the fellowship. Further project applications to the Panel will only be accepted following successful acquittal of the fellowship. Fellows may apply for Artflight or Quick Response funding where an unanticipated opportunity has arisen as a direct result of the fellowship activity. Such opportunities must not be part of the planned fellowship program of activities.

Support Material

Please see the general support material of the Arts Grants Program.

Funding Cap

$15,000

Closing Dates

Please review closing dates for this grant.

Contact

You are strongly encouraged to discuss your application with the Young People and the Arts Project Officer prior to submission.

Contact the Young People and the Arts Project Officer or call DCA on (08) 9224 7310 or toll free for Country WA callers only on 1800 199 090.