New work - visual arts
New work grants support the creation of new work by emerging and established craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual artists and arts writers.
Closing date: 15 April 2008
Decisions advised: July 2008
Projects may start: 1 August 2008
About this category
Where the main focus of the project is new work, proposals may be submitted for costs incurred in making or researching new work or with the development of work for an exhibition, production and/or publication.
This category is supported by the visual arts and craft strategy, an initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments.
There are two types of new work grants:
- Emerging craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual artists and arts writers: This subcategory is for applicants with less than five years’ professional experience or who consider themselves still emerging for other reasons. Amount: $10,000. Please note you may only apply for this fixed amount.
- Established craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual artists and arts writers: This subcategory is for applicants who have more than five years’ professional experience or who consider themselves to be established. Amount: $20,000. Please note you may only apply for this fixed amount.
Who is eligible to apply?
This category is open to individuals and groups of artists. Applicants must meet the general eligibility requirements.
Applicants may in 2008 apply to only one of the funding categories – new work, skills and arts development or fellowships.
Applications are not accepted from people currently undertaking undergraduate studies.
How often can you apply?
The following buffer periods apply:
- Recipients of new work or skills and arts development grants in 2007 cannot apply to this category in 2008
- Recipients of new work or skills and arts development grants in 2008 may not apply for another grant until 2010
- Recipients of fellowships since 2004 may not apply to this category in 2008.
What are the selection criteria?
Applications will be selected that best demonstrate:
- A high degree of artistic merit in the applicant’s work to date
- The potential for innovation in the content and development of the new work.
What should you submit?
You must submit the required support material in addition to the application form.
Important information
Do not include venue exhibition details in your application unless you have written confirmation from the venue.
Out-of-time applications to this category will not be accepted.
Applications are not accepted for participation in art fairs.
Other support is available through the Janet Holmes à Court artists' grant. This program is administered by the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) on behalf of the visual arts board for individual artists towards costs associated with the public presentation of work. For information, including specific eligibility and selection criteria, contact NAVA at www.visualarts.net.au.
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