supporting artists' professional development
Back to the City is a series of temporary urban art interventions scheduled for 24 January - 17 February 2008 in Newcastle, NSW. We are calling on collaborative teams of artists, architects and landscape architects to submit proposals for a series of site-specific installations. Sixteen teams will take part in the exhibition with seven teams already pre-selected.
Your career is set to take off with JamFactory's two year studio based career development scheme! JamFactory is Australia's leading contemporary craft and design centre providing emerging craftspeople and designer/makers with unique professional development opportunities. Associate positions in our four studios commence in 2008. For more information visit www.jamfactory.com.au
Artisan is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Mentorship Grant for Emerging designer-makers for 2007. The mentorship grant enables an emerging designer-maker to work with an established mentor for a 3-month period. Funds of $7,200 (ex GST) will go towards the mentoree's living and working expenses during the mentorship, and $1,800 (ex GST) will be paid to the mentor.
The South Australian Youth Arts Board oversees several scholarships including the Ruth Tuck Scholarship (visual arts) for $12,500, administered by the Carclew Youth Arts. Created to honour Ms Tuck's work as a painter and teacher of distinction, the scholarship is to assist young South Australians to further their professional development and training in the visual arts and design.
