Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, Government of Western Australia

Creative WA Fellowships

The Creative WA Fellowships program supports individual artists and creatives to undertake creative development, skills development and forge career pathways via individual arts fellowships. Categories Arts fellowships for Young People Fellowships of $26,000 are…

Fellowships

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Location

Western Australia

Artform

All Arts

The Creative WA Fellowships program supports individual artists and creatives to undertake creative development, skills development and forge career pathways via individual arts fellowships.

Categories

Arts fellowships for Young People

Fellowships of $26,000 are available for individuals to grow their participation in the arts and develop pathways for a creative future.

Funding may support research, skills development, residencies, creation of new work, mentorships, artist fees/living allowance, materials, and travel.

Up to 5 Arts Fellowships for Young People will be awarded each year.

Eligibility

The program is open to individuals who:

  • are aged 18 to 25
  • have Australian citizenship or permanent resident status and live in Western Australia
  • can demonstrate a dedication to their artistic practice through examples of work and letters of support.

Arts Development Fellowships

Fellowships of $50,000 are available to emerging, mid career and established artists with a minimum of 5 years professional practice. The fellowships provide support for an intensive period of creative development for outstanding individual creative practitioners.
Funding may support research, skills development, residencies, creation of new work, mentorships, artist fees/living allowance, materials (excluding capital equipment), and travel.
Arts Development Fellowships must be for 12 months duration. Successful applicants may undertake part time or casual employment where relevant.

Up to 6 Arts Development Fellowships will be awarded each year.

Eligibility

The program is open to individuals who:

  • have Australian citizenship or permanent resident status and live in Western Australia
  • work in an eligible creative arts discipline
  • can provide evidence of at least five years of professional practice.

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