Jodi Rose

Jodi Rose is a sound artist, writer and radio producer, trained in sculpture, performance and installation at the Sydney College of the Arts. 

Jodi produces experimental music, radio programs, audio-visual performances, public art projects, sound installations, and large-scale sonic art events. She was the Australia Council of the Arts New Media Arts - ABC Radio National: Radiophonic Artist in Residence in 2004 at ABC Radio National, Sydney. Jodi was also the fourth Bridge Guard at the Art and Science Bridge Guard residential centre in Sturovo, Slovakia 2005-2006, and recently completed a residency with Transit Lounge in Berlin.

Jodi’s major ongoing work is Singing Bridges, a worldwide series of compositions and performances based on the sound of vibrations in bridge cables, resulting in a Global Bridge Symphony presented through radio broadcast, festivals, site-specific performance and gallery installations.

How Jodi did it

In addition to her work as an artist, Jodi has worked at ABC Radio as a freelance cultural features producer and writer. 

As well as Australia Council for the Arts, Jodi has received funding for her projects through the Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT), Arts Victoria, Brisbane City Council, Performance Space, MUDfest (Melbourne University Arts Program), Smartyhost 'Australia's Best Blog Competition', Bridge Guard Art and Science Residential Centre (Slovakia/Hungary), New Pacific Studio (New Zealand/San Francisco), National Theatre of Scotland, Pixelache Electronic Arts Festival Helsinki, and VSL International.

Jodi’s advice for emerging artists

• If you can do anything else and survive, do it. Alternate income strategies are always necessary as there is no way you can survive on grants alone.
• Apply for grants early and apply often - Apply, apply, apply then apply again!
• Identify the focus and interest of the relevant funding bodies and choose the ones that best fit your project.
• Accept that being an artist is like running a small business - it involves endless administration, applications, budgets and report writing. The more you do it, the easier it gets.
• Explore the options for philanthropic trusts, foundations, residencies, business partnerships and in-kind support. You never know when the next cheque will come from and the survival skills you have developed from living frugally while studying will stand you in good stead for a long career in the arts.
• Talk to the relevant project officer/funding manager and ask questions. Ask their advice or feedback on how your idea or plans fits their criteria and brief.
• Use clear, specific language when writing your application. Remember that people reading it may not know about your previous work or specialist area. Have someone who knows your work and someone who doesn't read the application, to make sure your sentences and ideas make sense.
• If your application is unsuccessful, ask for specific feedback if the funding organisation will give it. Use that information to rewrite your application and apply again.
• When it comes to support from business, The Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) suggests that you need to focus on what you can offer the company and how they will benefit from becoming a sponsor or partner.
• Find out everything you can about their business needs and culture. Be very clear about exactly what you are asking for and how this can support their business aims without compromising your artistic integrity.
• Be brave. Trust that when the time is right, the right opportunity will come to you. If you don't get funded this time, don't get bitter and lose hope. Rewrite. Refocus. Refine. Work on something else for a while. Have faith and believe in yourself. Persevere. Be humble and open and curious. Value your own time, skills and experience. Cast a wide net. And more importantly - enjoy the process.