Do you have ambitions to be an arts reviewer but don’t know where to begin?
The 2024 Helpmann Academy InReview Mentorship seeks to develop the next generation of arts reviewers and rebuild the practice of robust discourse and analysis of South Australian performing and visual arts.
The mentoring program – now in its fourth year – is a partnership between Helpmann Academy and InReview, that connects experienced arts writers with emerging voices to strengthen editorial coverage of arts and culture in South Australia.
This partnership is facilitated through InReview, a unique non-profit arts journalism project designed to nurture professional arts reviewing in Australia, particularly for areas in which the practice is under threat. InReview publishes free-to-access reviews and journalism every week for the benefit of the arts sector, audiences and the community, covering the full breadth of arts and culture practices.
The successful mentee will be matched with an InReview mentor or mentors, who will be assigned based on the interests and background of the mentee. The mentor(s) will work with them across all aspects of review writing and provide career advice. The mentorship will be conducted over eight hours per week for ten weeks. Throughout the program, the mentee will build their skills with the aim of producing multiple reviews for publication in InReview.
This mentorship program is designed for emerging creatives from any background who have an interest in arts writing. You must be a graduate from an eligible program at one of Helpmann Academy’s partner institutions.
“The experience working with industry professionals and esteemed writers Samela Harris and Graham Strahle was invaluable and has undoubtedly kickstarted my writing, reviewing and media career… they are both so knowledgeable and have given me skills that I have already found myself looking to. Working with Arts Editor Suzie Keen has also been incredibly helpful.”
Shannon Pearce
2023 InReview Mentorship Round 1 recipient
“At the beginning of the mentorship, I was hesitant. Most of my past professional development opportunities were offered by organisations that specialise in working with culturally and linguistically diverse artists; and most of my mentors were women of colour. I was afraid my perspectives would not be understood… those doubts quickly vanished when I published my first review with InReview. Both Samela Harris and Suzie Keen were kind and supportive.”
Nicky Tsz Tung Li
2023 InReview Mentorship Round 2 recipient
KEY DATES
Applications open Monday 4 March 2024
Applications close on Sunday 14 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Interviews for shortlist candidates 2pm – 4pm Wednesday 24 April 2024
For activity occurring for ten weeks from Monday 13 May to Friday 19 July 2024
BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION
Please ensure that you have read the Information for Applicants document before you start your application. You may also want to read our Grant Writing Tip Sheet here, as it’s filled with valuable advice you can consider when writing this application!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Helpmann Academy: (08) 7089 0720 / info@helpmannacademy.com.au
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Image: Kaleidoscope 2021 exhibition opening by Thomas McCammon