Deadline: 09-Jul-21
The Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) Grants Program is an initiative of the Ballarat Arts Foundation Board to encourage and develop the aspirations and talents of emerging visual and performing artists who have lived, worked or studied in Ballarat.
The mission is to encourage and develop, through strong community engagement, the aspirations and talents of emerging artists from all disciplines who have lived, worked or studied in Ballarat.
Grants will not be awarded:
- for ongoing tuition fees
- to fund wages requested by applicants: expenses proposed by the artist to pay others who are instrumental to the application will be considered
- for any project or purchase that has already occurred
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must live in (or have lived in) and/or have studied and practised their art (either currently or previously) within Ballarat and District, which is defined as the area covered by Ballarat City Council.
- Applicants under the age of 18 must have their application co-signed by a parent/legal guardian who will take responsibility for managing funds received.
- A detailed breakdown of the budget necessary to complete the project must be shown. Two alternative quotes must be provided for ALL equipment, purchases, expenses and flights.
- Applicants must have satisfied the reporting and acquittal requirements of any Ballarat Arts Foundation funding received in the past.
- Previous grant recipients may apply for a second grant. Likewise, those who have been previously un-successful may apply for a new grant.
- The Grants Committee appraises applications against a set of criteria and an interview process. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
For more information, visit https://www.ballaratartsfoundation.org.au/applying-for-a-grant