Deadline: 10 September 2019
Ian Potter Cultural Trust is seeking applications for Round 3 of its grant program to encourage excellence and support a vibrant, world-class arts scene in Australia.
The Cultural Trust supports applicants who can demonstrate both initiative and exceptional talent, together with an ability to convert their ambitions to reality. In particular, they are looking for well-researched and planned projects that make the most of the time spent overseas.
The Trust primarily provides support for structured professional development and networking opportunities overseas such as:
- Residencies
- Mentorships
- Study tours which have a clear skills development focus
- Private lessons
- Internships
- Workshops
- Conferences and festivals
The Trust may also consider supporting postgraduate study with a focus on professional development and artistic practice where no equivalent exists in Australia.
Funding Information
The Cultural Trust offers grants up to $10,000 to assist talented emerging and early career artists to take up professional development opportunities, usually overseas.
Art Forms
The Cultural Trust supports artists working across all art forms and disciplines, including but not limited to: animation, craft, dance, design, ceramics, experimental and interdisciplinary art, jewellery, land art, metalwork, moving image, multimedia, music, printmaking, sculpture, tapestry and theatre. They require applicants to classify their area of practice under ten broad headings for internal purposes, however if applicants practice area does not fit neatly into a category this does not mean applicant are ineligible. Please simply select the ‘Other’ category and specify applicants arts practice accordingly.
- Community Arts
- Conservation and Moveable Cultural Heritage
- Craft (this includes jewellery, metalwork, tapestry, etc)
- Dance
- Design (this includes fashion, graphic design, etc)
- Writing and Literature
- Media (this includes film, television, radio, moving image work, etc)
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
Eligibility Criteria
- The Trust’s key priority is supporting the career and professional development of emerging and early career artists. Grants are made to practicing artists for professional development opportunities, usually overseas. In exceptional cases the Trustees may consider providing support for artists who do not fall into the emerging/early career category
- Grant applicants must meet several criteria to be eligible for funding:
- Grants are only available to Australian citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia
- All applicants must demonstrate exceptional talent, initiative and passion for their work
- Applicants must make a reasonable personal financial contribution to the project.
Exclusions
The Cultural Trust does not support:
- Projects for which the sole purpose is an exhibition, performance or the making of a recording
- Undergraduate degree courses overseas will not be considered for support
- Postgraduate study being undertaken through an Australian institution
- Applications which were previously declined by the Trust cannot be resubmitted.
- The Trust prioritises its funding to support opportunities overseas. Funding for projects in Australia may be awarded in exceptional circumstances.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit https://www.ianpotterculturaltrust.org.au/apply-for-a-grant/