Skills and arts development - theatre
Skills and arts development grants support activities that provide professional development opportunities to individual theatre workers or that contribute to the overall development of the artform in Australia.
Closing date: 1 June 2008
Decisions advised: October 2008
Projects may start: 1 November 2008
and
Closing date: 15 November 2008
Decisions advised: March 2009
Projects may start: 1 April 2009
About this category
There are two types of skills and arts development grants:
- Skills development
- Artform development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Individuals only may apply for skills development grants. Both individuals and organisations may apply for artform development grants. To be eligible, you must meet the general eligibility requirements.
Skill development
Proposals for skills development grants may be for any activity that aims to increase your professional skills or experience. This could include attendance at masterclasses, mentorship programs between experienced and emerging theatre workers, overseas development opportunities or residencies in theatre organisations.
The maximum skills development grant you may request is $7,000.
Artform development
Proposals for artform development may be for activities that contribute to the overall development of theatre in Australia. This could include activities that develop or service the artform of theatre, conferences or writings on theatre, multi-issue journals or research projects.
What are the selection criteria?
Applications will be selected that best meet the following selection criteria:
- An artistic rationale for the activity as a vital contribution to the development of high quality contemporary theatre
- Artistic or professional skills appropriate to the activity
- Contribution to the diversity of Australian theatre
- Good planning and effective use of resources.
What should you submit?
You must submit the required support material in addition to the application form.
Important information
Skills and arts development grants do not support the creative development of an idea for performance. Such applications should be made to the new work category.
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