Invitation For Tate Adams Baldessin Studio State Library Creative Fellowship

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Applications close 7 April

What the Fellowship Offers

  1. $15,000 grant
  2. $5,000 worth of studio access, accommodation and technical support at Baldessin Studio
  3. 12 months access to the State Library Victoria collections, including workspace for research

One of the primary outcomes of the fellowship is the creation of a limited edition or unique state artist’s book. The fellowship embraces a broad understanding of the artist’s book, encouraging projects that experiment with the form and expand the possibilities of book-based art practice. Artists may approach this through printmaking, sculptural forms, hybrid media, installation, or other innovative interpretations.

Read more about the fellowship and what past applicants have done
Download the full applicant guide

Not the Night Before: Free Grant Writing Course

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Working on a grant application for your creative project? Does the thought of applying for funding feel overwhelming or confusing? Want some top tips and regular reminders to help you get your application in on time and looking good?

The City of Ryde is running a six-week email-based grant writing e-course designed to be your virtual accountability buddy and help you take your applications to the next level! Once or twice a week you’ll receive an email with some general advice, links to some of our favourite resources and a reminder about upcoming deadlines.

Topics will include:

  • Finding funding
  • Getting organised
  • Grant writing
  • Budget writing
  • Diversifying your income
  • Requesting letters of support
  • Selecting and preparing artistic support material

KEY INFORMATION

Sign up here by 18 Jan 2021 to be included.

This course will be delivered as 10 emails sent out between 19 January and 24 Feb 2021.

It has been timed to support applications for project funding rounds with Australia Council and Create NSW closing in early March 2021.

However, the skills and tips in this course will be applicable for a wide range of creative grant applications.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

This program is suited to artists and creatives that have a project and are thinking about applying for funding. It might also be interesting to people who are looking to develop their grasp of the grant writing process and want to understand what would be involved in putting together an application.

I’M KEEN BUT I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHO OFFERS GRANTS

You can find out more about funding opportunities for artists and creatives here.

DISCLAIMER

This program will provide general advice only and link out to third-party references. We suggest you always call the funding body directly to ask questions in relation to your individual grant application.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR CREATIVES

This workshop is part of a series of free professionally run workshops teaching business and professional skills to creatives in the City of Ryde. These workshops are an opportunity to get expert advice and meet other local creatives.

You can see the full program at ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Arts-and-Culture/Professional-Skills-for-Creatives