Applications open Monday 28 August 2023
Applications close Sunday 15 October at 11:59pm ACST
For activity occurring between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
ABOUT
The Helpmann Academy are incredibly proud of the work we do to support emerging artists, many of whom are living and practicing in metropolitan Adelaide/Kaurna Yarta. We are thrilled to introduce a new award which will provide support specifically for emerging creatives based in regional South Australia.
The Elise Ross Regional Award 2024 is valued at up to $5,000. The award will assist emerging visual and performing artists based in regional South Australia, to overcome barriers presented by distance and population size, with creative and professional development opportunities.
This award aims to fund meaningful opportunities, that are not currently available in your town or regional hub.
You can pursue customised professional development programs, develop new creative projects, or do a combination of both. The self-directed programs may encompass a range of activities, such as developing a new project, engaging in residencies, receiving specialised training, participating in long-term workshops, or securing internships with recognised institutions or professional practitioners. Residencies, internships and/or training can be based interstate or internationally. You are encouraged to think big and go for it!
Whatever direction you take, the opportunity should have a meaningful and vital impact on the development of your artistic practice, empowering you to progress in your career.
The Elise Ross Regional Award 2024 is proudly supported by the Ross Family.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applications are invited from final year students and graduates within five years following the final year of study, from one of our partner institutions and eligible programs, who are living or residing in regional South Australia as of 1 August 2023. You must be an Australian citizen who is permanently based in South Australia.
Honours students and graduates (up to five years following the final year of study) are also eligible to apply.
Please note that Masters and PhD graduates and candidates are not eligible to apply, unless they still qualify through their undergraduate or honours study.
To check your eligibility please visit the Who We Support page on our website.
Please note that regional South Australia is all postcodes and suburbs not included or partly included in the ABS greater Adelaide definition. You must be residing in one of the post codes listed here to apply for the Elise Ross Regional Award. Towns that do not meet this definition include Mount Barker, Stirling, Gawler, Virginia and McLaren Vale.
BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION
Make sure you read these guidelines thoroughly and review the application form in detail.
We recommend that you read our Grant Writing Tip Sheet and adhere to the advice.
We strongly encourage you to discuss your submission with the Helpmann Academy and submit a draft application for feedback before completing your final application.
Draft applications must be received in Word format a minimum of two weeks before the closing deadline. Drafts sent after Monday 18 September 2023 will not be reviewed. Please send your draft application to info@helpmannacademy.com.au.
Please contact the Helpmann Academy on (08) 7089 0720 or info@helpmannacademy.com.au to make an appointment. Phone or Teams meetings are welcome and encouraged.
WHAT TYPE OF ACTIVITY CAN BE UNDERTAKEN
The Elise Ross Regional Award 2023 is designed to support an emerging visual and performing artists based in regional South Australia, to overcome barriers presented by distance and population size, with creative and professional development opportunities. Emerging creatives from all disciplines are invited to apply.
The Ross Regional Award aims to fund meaningful opportunities, that are not currently available in your town or regional hub.
You can pursue customised professional development programs, develop new creative projects, or do 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.
Residencies, internships and/or training can be based interstate or internationally.
Applicants are also encouraged to consider the progression they would like to take in their career development, and research what opportunities are available outside of your regional town, to help facilitate this.
APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Application
- Applications are due Monday 2 October 2023 at 11:59pm ACST.
- Applications must be submitted via the Helpmann Academy website.
- Applications should clearly demonstrate how the program or activities would benefit your career as an emerging artist practicing in regional South Australia.
Applicants are required to complete the following four questions:
- Tell us about yourself.
Include your artist bio, professional experience to date, any awards you have received, successful grant applications, details of any productions and key artists you’ve worked with.
- Outline the challenges you are currently facing as an emerging artist based in regional South Australia?
Please ensure you summarise any barriers or obstacles that are impacting your creative and professional development as an artist in regional South Australia.
- Tell us what you want to do.
Tell us about your intended project – we want you to tell us what you want to do.
- Tell us why you want to do it.
Outline the expected outcomes of undertaking your proposed program by telling us why this activity will be beneficial for the advancement of your career and how you intend to utilise the knowledge and experience gained – essentially, tell us why you want to do it.
The following support material is required:
- Artist CV(s) (maximum two pages)
- Copy of your relevant official academic transcript.
- A budget outlining all expenses associated with the program, clearly showing how these expenses will be covered. Budgets must be formatted using the Helpmann Academy Budget Template.
- A clear timeline outlining the proposed activities and when they will take place.
- Three to five images or examples to showcase your work
The following support material is optional and may be included with your application:
- Any letters confirming aspects of your project (i.e., placement at your chosen institution, residency or internship, confirmation of exhibition, or show).
- A letter of support* from a current or previous lecturer, on letterhead.
- A letter of support* from an industry professional who can speak to your practice.
- Further letters of endorsement, reviews/press coverage of past work, show reels or audio/visual demos
* If you plan to submit a letter of support, we recommended you organise and request this from your referee as soon as you start your application. Allow plenty of time before the application due date, to do this. Support letters must be provided with the online application form and not sent separately.
Assessment
The successful applicants will clearly demonstrate how undertaking their proposed activity will benefit your career as an emerging artist practicing in regional South Australia. A panel facilitated by the Helpmann Academy will assess applications based on:
- A high level of artistic merit
- The provision of a clear outline of why the chosen activity is beneficial to the applicant’s career development and the impact the activity will have on their artistic practice.
- If the proposed activity is realistic and achievable.
- A demonstrated commitment to learning.
- A clear outline of the expected outcomes and how they fit with the applicant’s career goals.
- The budget being realistic, accurate and representing value for money.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
FUNDING / CONDITIONS OF THE ELISE ROSS REGIONAL AWARD
The following conditions apply to all successful applicants:
- Applicants must not have any overdue acquittals for previous projects. Funding will not be provided if the recipient has an overdue acquittal.
- Funding will only be provided for the purchase of equipment, or freight, if they are specific to the project being undertaken.
- Supplies and materials will only be funded if they are specific to the project being undertaken and not for long term use.
- Funding will not be provided for current course requirements or any formal qualifications.
- Funding will not be provided retrospectively, and expenses cannot be covered until a signed agreement form has been returned.
- The recipient must undertake the activity within between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024.
- The recipient will be required to provide the Helpmann Academy with email updates throughout the duration of the program and provide a final artistic and financial acquittal report within four weeks of the completion of the program.
- The recipient will be required to acknowledge Helpmann Academy in any publicity, signage or other distributed material relating to the project for which the fellowship is awarded. This includes logo placement on all promotional material including print and online material and verbal acknowledgement of the Helpmann Academy at any publicly accessed events (including online activity). Recipients will be provided with the Helpmann Academy logo for this use.
- The recipient may be asked to supply images and content throughout the project for use on our social media channels. Recipients may also be required for social media ‘takeovers’ on our channels, which can be done with our assistance, if needed.
- The recipient will be asked to acknowledge Helpmann Academy and the Ross Family for funding this opportunity and make be asked to provide the family (via Helpmann Academy) with a thank you card, updates and/or images as requested.
- If there are any changes to the recipient’s proposed program or budget, they must notify the Helpmann Academy immediately, and obtain approval before commencing any revised plans or spending.
- All funding decisions are final.
TALK TO US!
Interested applicants are encouraged to talk to us 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.
Please contact the Helpmann Academy on (08) 7089 0720 or info@helpmannacademy.com.au to make an appointment. Phone or Teams meetings are welcome.
The Elise Ross Regional Award 2024 is proudly supported by the Ross Family.