Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant

Deadline: 15 November 2007 (POSTMARK)

Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant
Australia


The Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to professional artists for the public presentation of their work. This funding is made possible through a generous donation from Mrs Janet Holmes à Court and the support of the Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council.

This grant provides assistance towards the costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and design. This can include, but is not limited to, framing, media releases, media photographs, advertising, space rental, installation costs, promotional printing, mail outs, documentation, freight, travel, equipment rental, insurance, technical assistance and opening costs.

Amounts available are: $500 for individuals and $1,000 for groups. This grant does not provide assistance towards the production of artwork (materials, studio rental, research etc).

Applications for this grant must be prepared and submitted by the artist/s exhibiting, not their venue, agent or exhibition curator.

Individuals and groups are eligible to apply only once per round and if successful, cannot apply again for 12 months.

Visual arts, craft and design are broadly defined and include: painting, printmaking, drawing, textiles, photo media, sculpture, mixed-media, installation, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, furniture, performance art, electronic and digital media.

Indigenous artists and artists from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For exhibitions in:

Feb, Mar, Apr
Deadline: November 15th

Notification of decisions will be within two months of the closing date.


Download an application form (PDF 196 KB)
Read the guidelines & eligibility requirements.

Visit the website for complete details and additional opportunities: http://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/vcags

The Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant is a NAVA initiative, made possible through the support of Mrs Janet Holmes à Court and the support of the Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council.

The National Association for the Visual Arts is supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments. The National Association for the Visual Arts is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.