JamFactory’s highly acclaimed Associate Program provides outstanding career development opportunities for emerging artists and designers working in the fields of glass, furniture, ceramics or jewellery/metal.
“Throughout my associateship, I have been supplied with numerous up-skilling and mentoring opportunities which have exposed me to a variety of viewpoints and techniques. Working with established practitioners like Jordan Gower, Peter Andersson, Alison Smiles, and Keiko Matsui provided me with so much valuable knowledge. However, I have also learned so much working alongside other emerging artists at the JamFactory… I have been blown away by the number of creative people and processes I have been introduced to in such a short time.”
Belinda Guerin
2024 Recipient
The program is designed to accelerate the development of the professional and entrepreneurial skills required to establish and maintain a successful and sustainable creative career.
The program provides a platform for network building and peer-to-peer learning within a dynamic creative hub that attracts leading art, craft and design industry figures from across Australia and around the world.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Studio space and access to specialist facilities to develop your own work
- Seminars and workshops tailored to building a viable creative business
- Professional mentoring and access to visiting artists and designers
- Exposure to significant career development opportunities
We’re excited to provide two x $2,500 scholarships in 2025 for eligible applicants applying for JamFactory’s Foundation Year Associate Program in Ceramics, Glass, Furniture or Jewellery/Metal.
The Scholarships are available for Foundation Year applicants only and contribute to the Foundation Year Annual Fee (successful scholarship recipients will need to cover a balance subject to your practice/discipline).
“I feel that I am learning a lot, and I can feel myself improving. By next year, I would like to be confident in the work that I produce and be able to challenge myself in showcasing my work in more exhibitions, markets and competitions.”
Wee Shiang Tay
2024 Recipient
JamFactory x Helpmann Academy Scholarships are available for final year students and graduates (for up to five years) from a wide range of creative degrees. To check your eligibility click here.
Scholarships will be awarded on merit and will be selected by Helpmann Academy and JamFactory.
To learn more and to apply visit the JamFactory website. You will need to select the JamFactory x Helpmann Academy Scholarships box on the Application Form.
Image: Belinda Guerin, Magpie Marriage. Supplied.
