Our Creative Investment Fellowships are designed by you.
Proudly supported by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation and valued at up to $7,500 our Creative Investment Fellowships are self-driven and specific to emerging artists from all creative disciplines, to fund significant opportunities tailored specifically to you.
Our applicant-led approach will allow you to be ambitious through projects with long-term impacts and professional development opportunities to build, grow and invest in your practice.
We are here to support proposals that will have a meaningful and vital impact on the development of your artistic practice, empowering you to progress in your career.
“The opportunity to take our music overseas to Tokyo, and to meaningfully connect with audiences, venues and artists in a cross-cultural exchange has been an invaluable experience in our journey as emerging musicians and creatives. The support of the Helpmann Academy has allowed Wake in Fright to find audiences beyond our borders and to build creative partnerships we otherwise would not have had access to. We are incredibly grateful for the life-changing opportunity.”
Sam Wilson, Songwriter/Singer/Guitarist
Creative Investment Fellowship Recipient 2023
Individual artists or collectives can pursue customized professional development programs, larger-scale projects, or a combination of both. The self-directed programs may encompass a range of activities, such as engaging in residencies, receiving specialised training, participating in long-term workshops, or securing internships with recognised institutions or professional practitioners.
You can choose whether to undertake larger-scale projects independently or integrate the outcomes and learnings from your professional development programs.
These projects may also involve the creation of new artistic works, their exhibition or performance, touring, recording, or activities focused on developing new markets and audiences.
“The process of creating (short film) Dragging the Chain has been overwhelmingly positive! I have been so fortunate to have amassed an incredible team of young South Australian creatives, with my cast and crew for this project numbering at almost 50 people. We’re currently in post-production and are on track to complete our edit and the project by September 2024.”
Virginia Blackwell, Writer/Director
Creative Investment Fellowship Recipient 2023
BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION
Before you get started, please check your eligibility here.
We strongly recommend reading our Grant Writing Tips and FAQs before you start writing your application.
You can also watch the recording from our last Write on the Money workshop (run in partnership with Carclew and hosted at Flinders University) which features artists talking about their experience in applying for funding.
Interested applicants are encouraged to make an appointment with the Helpmann Academy to discuss your proposed application. We are happy to provide guidance and advice on how you might be able to refine your proposed program and application, and sometimes its just helpful to talk through an idea to get to the crux of it.
Make sure you read the Information for Applicants guidelines thoroughly.
KEY DATES
Applications open Monday 8 July 2024
Applications close Sunday 18 August 2024 at 11:59pm
For activity occurring between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025
For more information:
Contact Helpmann Academy (08) 7089 0720 / info@helpmannacademy.com.au
Proudly supported by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation
Image: On set of Dragging The Chain. Supplied.