Artist Run Initiatives 2010 - The Visual Arts Board in partnership with the Inter-arts Office is offering a limited number of grants to Artist Run Initiatives (ARIs), as part of the Australian Government’s Opportunities for Young and Emerging Artists program. The purpose of the grant is to assist ARIs to present projects which develop the professional skills and/or networks for young and emerging artists. ARIs can apply for up to $20,000. However Victorian ARIs can apply for up to $25,000. Increased funding for Victorian ARIs is part of the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.
JUMP - The JUMP National Mentoring Program for Young and Emerging Artists supports the career development of artists aged 18-30, and in the first five years of their professional practice, by providing mentoring opportunities with established professionals in their artform. Mentored artists receive funding of up to $5,000 for a creative concept, to be realised through a one on one relationship with their chosen mentor, and access to a range of professional development, showcasing and networking activities.
Skills and Arts Development – General - Visual Arts - Skills and Arts Development – general grants support excellence in the arts by providing professional development opportunities for craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual artists, arts writers and curators. The professional development activities supported by the Visual Arts Board includes self-organised residencies, writing projects, curatorial projects, mentorships, participation in conferences or workshops and research projects. Your project may span more than 12 months.
ArtStart - The ArtStart program provides financial assistance to recent creative arts graduates* who are committed to establishing a career as a professional artist. Graduates who plan to earn income or gain employment as a professional artist in the visual arts, hybrid and media arts, performing arts, literature or in community arts and cultural development may apply via the online application process. Grants are provided to fund services, resources, skills development and equipment that help graduate artists to build an income-generating career in the arts practice they have studied.
