Minister's Youth Art Award

Are you, or do you know, a young artist with passion, a career vision and a thirst for knowledge?

The Minister for the Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Michelle O'Byrne has announced a new professional development award of up to $5,000 for a young Tasmanian artist aged between18-26.

The successful applicant will be awarded a personalised program of interstate professional development through either a mentorship or a placement within a relevant organisation. The artist may use the award to cover mentor fees, travel costs, living expenses and other costs up to the value of $5,000.

The Minister's Youth Arts Award is intended to inspire and support a young artist in the early stages of their career. A suitable mentor or organisation can offer valuable industry skills and insights that may stimulate an artist's practice and influence their career path. The award is a great opportunity for the recipient to learn and grow through industry experience.

Program applicants are advised to speak to arts@work Professional Development Officer Wendy Morrow about developing their proposals.

Applications should follow the procedure for other Arts Tasmania Assistance to Individuals grants.

Contact Wendy at arts@work to make an appointment;
Phone: 03 6237 6320
Email: Wendy.Morrow@artsatwork.com.au

For further information go to www.arts.tas.gov.au/awards

The closing date for applications is 1 August 2008.