Artistic Development Grant
$2000
Applications are invited from individual artists who have contributed to the local arts scene who now wish to further their artistic careers. The Annual Development Grant has been established by the Hamilton Community Arts Council to support artists of various fields including: visual, performing, dance, craft, film, music etc and who require funding to develop their arts practice.
Applications close Wednesday 14th May 2008
Criteria:
- Applicants must reside or undertake the majority of their artistic activity within Hamilton city
- Applicants must be a developing artist in the pursuit of enhancing/advancing their career prospects within the arts
Occurance: Once a year annually
Eligible projects may include:
- Travel (either national or international) in relation to an arts project
- Fees or course costs for training
- Accommodation/expenses
- Something you’ve thought of that we haven’t – Surprise us!
Types if Activities That Can’t be Funded:
- Staging of an exhibition, concert or performance
- Servicing of debts
- Facility development
- Schools based projects
- Equipment/materials
How to Apply
Please provide a two page project outline including:
- What you have done in your chosen arts field and for how long
- Why you want to undertake the professional development/training (or other) that you have selected
- How it will enhance your career or progress in your arts field
- Two referees who are familiar with your art practice