Deadline: 19-Sep-22
The City of Parramatta Council is now accepting applications for Parramatta Artists’ Studios – Creative Fellowship Grant to support the development of new work and/or the professional development of Parramatta artists and creative workers.
One Fellowship is awarded annually. The Fellowship is presented as part of the Parramatta Artists Studios’ Artistic Program. Parramatta Artists Studios is an initiative of the City of Parramatta Council.
This category is open to those working in all art forms, including but not limited to, music, sculpture, dance, painting, writing/literature, theatre, design, film/video, and digital media.
Objectives
- Provide an opportunity for a professional artist or creative worker to develop their practice in the Parramatta region;
- Stimulate connection to community and/or explore the identity of Parramatta through the development and presentation of new works and/or activities
- Foster innovation and contribute to the growth of the arts and creative sectors.
Priorities
- Provide an opportunity for a professional artist or creative worker to develop their practice in the Parramatta region;
- Stimulate connection to community and/or explore the identity of Parramatta through the development and presentation of new works and/or activities;
- Foster innovation and contribute to the growth of the arts and creative sectors.
Funding Information
- The maximum funding available in this category is $20,000 for one fellow. .
Definition of Professional Artist and Creative Worker
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The definition is deliberately broad to take into account factors such as:
- Artists/creatives from diverse cultural backgrounds whose artistic or cultural knowledge has been developed through oral traditions;
- Professional artists/creatives who are trained or self-taught;
- Artists/creatives of professional calibre who may work outside the arts/creative sectors to generate income;
- Those that identify themselves as such on the basis of skill or experience;
- Acceptance by peers or the arts/creative sectors as a professional and may or may not earn income from their work.
Eligibility Criteria
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To be eligible for funding applicants must:
- Applicants must be residents of the City of Parramatta or be able to demonstrate an existing and significant contribution to the arts/ creative sector of the City of Parramatta;
- Not have outstanding debts to Council;
- Not have overdue progress or acquittal reports for previously funded grants.
For more information, visit Creative Fellowship Grant.
For more information, visit https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/community/grants/community-grants-program/creative-fellowship-grant