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Artstart Grants for budding artists

4 February 2010

Australia Council for the Arts has up to $10,000 available to newly graduated artists.

Second round applications now available online

Amount: Up to $10,000

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.

ArtStart does not fund the creation of new creative works or support the development of one off performances or exhibitions.

Applicants must present a viable plan outlining their proposed ArtStart activities, demonstrate their potential for artistic excellence and display a strong commitment to their chosen field.

How to apply

To apply for an ArtStart grant, applicants need to submit a written application outlining a simple five-year plan of activities they believe are important to establishing their practice. The ArtStart website guides candidates through the application process from start to finish.

Visit www.artstartgrant.com.au for ArtStart grant information and online application forms.

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