New work - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts

Closing date: 15 July 2008
Decisions advised: November 2008
Projects may start: 1 December 2008

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Closing date: 15 November 2008
Decisions advised: March 2009
Projects may start: 1 April 2009

To research and write the stories of my family in a novel I applied for some money from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts board new work category.
- 2007 new work grant applicant.

About this category

New work grants support projects that assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, arts organisations or community organisations to create new work with an expected public outcome. Projects may be in any artform or combination of artforms. Examples include theatre productions of new work, writing for publication, song writing for recording or performance, or the creation of new works of art for exhibition.

A project can span more than 12 months.

All applicants are encouraged to seek further funding support for the project from other sources.

Who is eligible to apply?

This category is open to:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, groups and community organisations
• non-Indigenous arts organisations to employ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts workers.

To be eligible, you must meet the general eligibility requirements and provide the necessary support material, as well as those listed below.

To demonstrate your eligibility, the following information must be sent with your application by the closing date or your application will not be eligible.

Individuals must provide:

• a letter/certificate confirming their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity provided by an organisation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 or other relevant legislation. This must be on letterhead and signed or stamped with a common seal; or
• a letter/certificate confirming their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity provided by an Indigenous land council. This must be on letterhead and signed or stamped with a common seal.

Groups must provide:

• a letter from an organisation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 or other relevant legislation that recognises the group as being representative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts or artists. This must be on letterhead and signed or stamped with the organisation’s common seal.
• a letter/certificate confirming the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity of key artists and/or arts workers. This must be provided by an organisation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 or other relevant legislation. This must be on letterhead and signed or stamped with the organisation’s common seal.

What are the selection criteria?

Applications must demonstrate:

• artistic and cultural value and new ideas of the project
• clear evidence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander involvement, contribution and support throughout the project
• long-term benefits for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities where relevant
• sound financial and project management, with evidence of thorough planning, adequate resources and support.

What should you submit?