grants & opportunities
national opportunities
JUNE
THE AUSTRALIAN DANCE AWARDS 2010 FINALE
Audition: 1:45pm, Friday 11 June 2010
Ausdance Victoria is looking for 80 experienced dancers or advanced level Full-Time students to perform in the 2010 Australian Dance Awards Finale choreographed by Jason Coleman. T: 9417 1200 E: victoria@ausdance.org.au
AUSTRALIAN SONGWRITERS CONFERENCE
Friday 11th – Monday 14th June
Held over the June long weekend, and now in its third successful year, ASC 2010 focuses exclusively on the craft and business of songwriting. This is Australia's most comprehensive songwriters conference and is the first of its kind and totally unique in Australia. More info: www.australiansongwritersconference.com.au, 0412 149 094
2010 SILK CUT AWARDS FOR LINOCUT PRINTS
Closes 18 June
The acquisitive Grand Prize is $8000. Purchase prizes of up to $3000 for the collection. Download entry forms from www.gleneira.vic.gov.au <http://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au> .
MOSTLY FOR MOTHERS – seeking submissions for anthology
Closing June
New anthology by Wombat Books imprint, Mostly for Mothers Mums and work, stories and tips on balancing your roles. A collection of stories about working from home with children. Mums can share their stories and their tips about surviving the work force or starting their own business and working from home. More info: W: http://www.mostlyformothers.com/workingandmothering.html
MAKHAMPOM FOUNDATION STUDY TOUR IN CHIANG DAO THAILAND
Calling all artists, community development workers, educators, teachers, youth workers, activists and adventurers. Makhampom are totally unique, do amazing work, are brilliant to learn from and are heaps of fun. The Study Tour is a unique 18-day applied training program in community theatre techniques. Engage in cultural exchange with other international tour participants, local Thai and ethnic communities, and the extensive group of Makhampom workers and volunteers. Explore local Thai lifestyles in Northern Thailand, laugh lots and bring home skills to apply in a wide range of work environments. 26 June – 13 July 2010. More info: Elspeth 8952 6338, mkpchiangdao@hotmail.com, http://www.makhampom.net/makhampom/makham2008/index_en.php
SHORT PLAY
Closes: 1 June
Call out to artists working in film, performance, animation, new media and video installation to submit screen-based work for an independent DVD publication. Curator Rachel Feery E: shortplayzine@gmail.com W: http://shortplayproject.blogspot.com
GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL CERAMIC AWARD Gold Coast City Gallery
Closes: 4 June
This competition is open to all artists from all countries, and to all ceramic art forms. E: Baxter@gcac.com.au W: www.ceramicartaward.com
THE FREEDOM FOUNDATION TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP FOR EMERGING ARTISTS
Closes: 5 June
The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists provides assistance towards travel (for educational purposes) and/or tuition costs for young people building a career in the visual arts broadly in the areas of painting, photography or sculpture. Overseas travel (preferably for the first time) to undertake formal study, a residency or a planned program with a professional artist or mentor will be considered, as will informal study for a planned research project. E: https://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/freedman-foundation-travelling-scholarship-emerging-artists
BRETT WHITELY TRAVELLING ART SCHOLARSHIP
Closes: 11 June
The scholarship includes a 3-month residency in Paris & $25,000 to further the art education of a young artist. Scholarship is open to those between the ages of 20 & 30. 2 Raper St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 T: 02 9225 1892 (mon-fri) W: http://www.brettwhiteley.org/whats_on/travelling_art_scholarship E: brettwhiteleystudio@ag.nsw.gov.au
YOUNG HANDS TOGETHER FOR DIVERSITY ART COMPETITION
Closes: 15 June
The theme is biodiversity & what it means to young people around the world. It is open to children & young people between the ages of 6 & 20 yrs. The winning artwork may be used as a logo. W: www.cambodiajobs.com
CITY OF PERTH BLACK SWAN PRIZE FOR PORTRAITURE
Closes: 16 July
Open to all Australian artists over 18, with the Lester Group 1st prize @ $30,000. Paintings must be of well-known or respected Australians. T: 0432 275 690 E: artinsic@iinet.net.au W: www.blackswanprize.com.au
FREEMANTLE ARTS CENTRE PRINT AWARD
Closes: 14 June
This award is open to all artists living or working in Australia. Individuals are invited to enter one print or artist’s book using any printing process. T: 08 9432 9555 E: fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au
BLAKE PRIZE – Exploring the Religious & Spiritual in Art
Closes: 25 June
Call for works that explore the subject of religious awareness & spirituality. Three award categories- 59th Blake Prize, $20,00. Emerging artist, $5,000. Human Justice, $5,000. Sydney, T: 0419 442 643 (Stefanie Lewis, GM) W: http://www.blakeprize.com.au/entry/how-to-enter
OUTBACK OPEN ART PRIZE
Closes: 25 June
Open to all Aust. residents, with an acquisitive art prize of $15,000. T: 08 80803440 E: artgallery@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au W: www.brokenhill.nsw.gov.au
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR CRAFT & DESIGN – Object
Call for exhibition proposals
Closes: 30 June
Object Gallery has 2 key exhibition spaces, ideally suited to solo or small-scale group exhibitions. E: k.ford@object.com.au W: www.object.com.au
GLOBAL GALLERY
Call for artists: to 30 June
Global showcases contemporary art work by emerging & established artists, and welcomes all mediums of art. T: 02 9360 5728 E: info@globalgallery.com.au W: www.globalgallery.com.au
JULY
KATHERINE PRIZE 2010
Closes: 26- 30 July 2010
This competition is open to NT residents only. The subject matter needs to relate to or identify with the NT. There will be two award categories- B & J Lambert Art Acquisition Award, 2 dimensional works of any medium, $5000 cash prize. P & K Short Craft Acquisition Award, cash prize $2000. T: 8972 5500 E: records@ktc.nt.gov.au
OFF THE WALL
Closes: 1 July
A national competition, 10 unrepresented (in NSW) artists are selected to exhibit by a panel of industry experts. All mediums and age groups are eligible. Art Sydney 11-14 November. W: http://www.artoffthewall.com.au
BLACK SWAN PRIZE FOR PORTRAITURE
Closes: 16 July
A competition open to all Australian residents 18 years and over; with a separate section for those under 18 years of age – Youth Portrait Prize. E: blackswanprize@iinet.net.au W: www.blackswanprize.com.au
RICK AMOR DRAWING PRIZE 2010 Art Gallery Ballarat
Call for artists: to 23 July
The $10,000 annual drawing prize is open to all Aust. Artists. Entries can be no larger than 76 x 56cm long in size. T: 03 5320 5858 W: www.artgalleryballarat.com.au
JOHN LESLIE ART PRIZE 2010 Gippsland Art Gallery
Closes: 30 July
This biennial competition invites artists to submit one painting in any medium. The theme is The Vision Splendid – Beauty in the Natural World. $12,000 prize. T: 03 5142 3372 E: gallery_enquiries@wellington.vic.org.au
AUGUST
WOOLLAHRA SMALL SCULPTURE PRIZE
Closes 8 August
The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is the only national acquisitive prize that showcases the quality and diversity of sculptures of up to 80cm in any dimension. Finalists' works are exhibited at the historic Redleaf Council Chambers in Double Bay, Sydney. More info: <http://sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/2010_prize#keydateshttp://sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/2010_prize#keydates> > <
THE KILGOUR PRIZE 2010
Newcastle Region Art Gallery
Close: 6 August
The Art gallery is inviting artists to submit a painting in the form of a figure composition. Kilgour Prize money of $50,000 & a peoples choice award of $5,000 T: 02 4974 5100 W: www.nag.org.au
REDLAND ART AWARDS 2010
Closes: 16 August
This is a biennial contemporary painting competition open to all Aust. artists. $10,000 awarded for first prize. W: www.redlandartawards.org.au
SEPTEMBER
PORTRAIT OF A SENIOR TERRITORIAN ART AWARD
Closes: 1 September 2010
The Award is a fantastic opportunity for artists, whose work will be displayed in Parliament House, and provides the community with an opportunity to acknowledge the important contribution made by Senior Territorians. Entry is free and two prizes will be awarded, the Government House Foundation Acquisition Award of $5,000 and the People’s Choice Award of $1,000. The Award is now open and open to all Northern Territory residents of any age. T: 8901 4159 E: LA.Speaker@nt.gov.au W: www.nt.gov.au/lant/parliament/parliament.shtml
2011 SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Early Bird Closes: 10 September / Regular Entries Close: 10 December
Australian filmmakers from around the globe compete for one of the best prize pools for short films in Australia, including the Gold Shorts first prize of a trip to Cannes Film Festival. Other awards include post production assistance for your next film, merit prizes for screenwriters; which include cash and prizes from film industry bodies plus an award for young filmmakers. Films may also be selected as part of a showcase at the prestigious Rushes Soho Film Festival in the UK. W: www.shortsfilmfestival.com
COUNT US IN 2010
Closes: 2 September 2010
The Song is on its way! Nine students from around Australia are flying in to Sydney today, to work with John Foreman and three mentor songwriters, to write three songs. John will pick the one which will go on to be recorded and arranged so we hope to be able to share the 2010 Song with you as early as Friday 14th May! Music: Count Us In is supported by The Australian Government & managed by Music: Play for Life an initiative of the Music Council of Australia. T: 02 4454 3887 W:www.musicplayforlife.org
CRICKET ART PRIZE 2010
Closes: 1 September
This annual prize competition offers $20,000 to the winning artist. It is open to artists from testy playing nations. The artwork needs to depict life in & around the game & sport of cricket (portraits are not accepted), with a wide range of media accepted. T: 0411 572 100 E: derekz@cricketartprize.org W: www.cricketartprize.org
OCTOBER
PROJECT DANCE SYDNEY
Performance date: 8-10 October 2010
Perform on an outdoor stage in Circular Quay, enjoy Master classes in many dance styles, get the support and direction you need as a dancer and so much more at this year’s event. To register; http://www.projectdance.com/events/PD2010_brochure_final_v2.pdf
REBEL YELP SONGWRITERS AWARD
Closes: 31 October 2010
Entries are now open to the 2010 Rebel Yelp Songwriter Award (after six years, the Award has yet to receive a single NT entry!) In the finest Australian tradition, the 2010 Rebel Yelp Award provides a platform for songwriters to stand up and speak out on issues near and dear to them. To register an ORIGINAL UNPUBLISHED REBEL song that to share with the world, contact Kevin McCarthy T: 0411 135 418 E: macca@blarneybulletin.com W: www.blarneybulletin.com
MULTIPLICITY & VISUAL IDENTITIES 2010- 2011
Program runs: 21-23 October 2010
is a postgraduate programme focused on contemporary corporate design and visual representation, examining visual identity strategies in the dynamic contexts of hybrid societies.
Information sessions
Wednesday July 7, 2010. 18:00-19:00, ZHdK Hafnerstrasse 39
Wednesday July 21, 2010. 18:00-19:00, ZHdK Hafnerstrasse 39
W: http://multiplicity.zhdk.ch/web/pages/programme-20102011.php
CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY
Closes: 1 May & 1 October
Now accepting proposals from artists and curators twice a year at CCP Melbourne. New guidelines and application forms at W: http://www.ccp.org.au/proposals.php
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
ONGOING
2010 ANNUAL CRICKET PRIZE
This annual art prize competition and poetry award offers cash prizes to the winning artist or poet, Highly Commended and Peoples’ Choice awards with international exposure for the finalists in the travelling exhibition. The 2010 Cricket Art Prize organisers invite artists and writers from test playing nations to submit a painting or composition that depicts life in and around the game and sport of cricket, in settings of backyard, street, park, beach, club cricket or social-cricket. Painters and Poets are invited to use a global sport and national pastime as the ‘vehicle’ to unsettle preconceptions, generate new ideas and challenge our contemporary culture. More info: W: www.cricketartprize.org/
EXHIBITION WALL
Ongoing
A 15-metre exhibition wall is available for artists to utilise outside the Lord Mayor's Office, Darwin Civic Centre. Proposals welcome from artists groups, schools and art organisations. More info: T: 08 8930 0674 E: a.rae@darwin.nt.gov.au
ISLET (ISLAND ONLINE) – seeking contributions
Islet is a new, free, online literary publishing space. It is an initiative of Island magazine, providing a space to promote and support emerging writers and visual artists.
Islet is published quarterly, and each issue features the work of one visual artist, alongside approximately two reviews, six poems, and seven works of fiction. Islet has a particular interest in publishing micro writing, so please take careful note of maximum lengths for submissions: short story (600 words), reviews (400 words), poetry (25 lines). Payment $75 for fiction/review, $50 for poems. More info: W: http://www.islandmag.com/islet_submission.html E: islet.online@utas.edu.au
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS PEER REGISTER
The Australia Council Peer Register is used by OZCO staff when selecting participating advisers for Inter-Arts Assessment Panel meetings, as well as for selecting participants to discuss policy issues or other matters affecting the field. More info: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/peers
PPCA PERFORMER'S TRUST FOUNDATON
Ongoing
The PPCA Performer's Trust Foundation is made up of funds set aside by PPCA to promote and encourage music and the performing arts. Grants are awarded for purposes like theatrical education, performer aid and charitable performances. A grant under the PPCA Performers' Trust Foundation can be used for costs associated with the above, including tuition fees, travel costs (hire, airfares, petrol), accommodation and venue hire/ PA hire.
More info: www.ppca.com.au
ARTPOST
An interactive website and short video series for TV broadcast, which showcases artists living in regional and remote parts of the country. The centrepiece of www.abc.net.au/artpost, is a digital interactive arts map of Australia where you can watch artists at work in their studio. The site provides the tools for students, teachers, art lovers and artists to create short videos about who they are and their work, for inclusion on the digital map. In five easy steps, a video can be created and uploaded directly to what will become a living art gallery of all corners of Australia. These videos will also be broadcast on ABC1 and ABC2. We want as many artists as possible to get on the job and submit a digital video or stills profile to the Artpost web-site. It is straightforward and there is a template provided on the web-site to guide them - www.abc.net.au/artpost
GLOBAL ART EVENTS
Art opportunities for artists from around the world. http://www.artlife.co.za/index.php
