Applications open on Monday 5 February 2024
Applications close on Monday 11 March 2024 at 11:59pm ACST
For activity occurring between April and July 2024
ABOUT
The third iteration of The Stobie Pole Project is here! Following on from the success of the last couple of years, we have partnered again with SA Power Networks to bring you this unique, public artwork commission opportunity.
In 2024 SA Power networks celebrates 100 years of the iconic Stobie pole, as we turn 30. In this milestone year we have engaged, local established artist Christine Cholewa as the project mentor. Christine will coach and guide the selected group of four emerging artists to create a new series of public artworks embracing the Stobie Pole.
Selected artists will receive a fee of $3,000 plus materials as you develop your abilities and confidence in producing public artwork. Please note that you will be required to have your own public liability insurance.
The opportunity will include masterclasses and workshops to develop and collaborate on ideas. The selected artists will also have the chance to build new working relationships our mentor.
In 2023 local emerging creatives Alice Hu, Ellis Moseley, Abby Pumpa, and Anna Révész gave a collection of Stobie poles around Beefacres Reserve in Windsor Gardens, City of Port Adelaide Enfield, an eye-catching makeover.
This year the Stobie poles will be located in the City of West Torrens – around SA Power Networks head office in Keswick – and expanding the collection around Beefacres Reserve.
KEY WORKSHOP DATES
Successful applicants will be required to attend six (6) workshops with our project mentor, Christine and the launch event in July.
The design workshops will be at Lockleys Sporting Facility. The build workshops will be at Cowandilla Community Hub.
To get the most out of this opportunity, we request that successful applicants attend all of the workshop dates, to the best of their ability. These sessions are incredibly valuable and you will want to maximise your time with our project mentor!
- Welcome + Design Workshop #1 // Friday 19 April (6 hours)
- Design Workshop #2 // Thursday 16 May (4 hours)
- Design Workshop #3 // Thursday 30 May (4 hours)
- Build Workshop #1 // Thursday 6 June (4 hours)
- Build Workshop #2 // Thursday 13 June (4 hours)
- Build Workshop #3 // Thursday 20 June (4 hours)
- Launch July
Please note that dates were correct at the time of publishing. A full calendar of times, dates and workshop locations will be shared with the successful applicants.
BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION
Make sure you read this Information for Applicants guideline thoroughly and read our Grant Writing Tip Sheet here!
CONSULTATION AND GUIDANCE
Interested applicants are encouraged to book a consultation to discuss their application and project. Please email us at info@helpmannacademy.com.au or call (08) 7089 0720 to make an appointment.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applications are invited from final year students and graduates of supported degrees from our partner institutions – the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, and Flinders University – within five (5) years from graduation.
Honours students and graduates (up to five years from graduation) are also eligible to apply, provided honours study was undertaken directly following their undergraduate degree.
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.
APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Application
Applications close on Monday 11 March 2024 at 11:59pm ACST.
Applications must be submitted via the Helpmann Academy website form.
We aim to make our application process as accessible as possible. If you would like to submit your application through alternative means, such as through video, please get in touch with our team to make arrangements.
Applicants are required to provide responses to the following questions:
- Tell us about yourself as an artist.
- Why do you want to undertake this project?
- What strengths will you bring to this project?
The following support material is required:
- Artist CV – maximum two (2) pages*
- Official academic transcript – this must be your official transcript, showing your conferral date*
- Up to 10 images and/or audio-visual demos of your work
*If applying as a collective or on behalf of a collective, please note that artist CVs and official academic transcripts must be supplied by all members.
Assessment
Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Response to the opportunity: if the applicant(s) can clearly identify and articulate the impact the project will have on their professional development and artistic practice
- How the applicant(s) will best utilise their time during the project
- Artistic merit as evidenced by the visual material provided
Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
CONDITIONS OF THE PROJECT
The terms and conditions of undertaking the project are outlined within the agreement supplied upon being awarded. The successful recipient is responsible for agreeing to and fulfilling all terms and conditions of the project. Any changes to the proposed activity must be approved by Helpmann Academy before proceeding. Recipients can request a variation to their agreement by emailing the Helpmann team at info@helpmannacademy.com.au.
Applicants with an overdue acquittal will be considered ineligible for this opportunity.
If your application is successful, you will be required to:
- Commit to undertaking all aspects of the project between April 2024 and July 2024.
- Have public liability insurance in place for the duration of the project.
- Acknowledge Helpmann Academy in any publicity, signage, or other distributed material relating to the project for which the opportunity 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 suite for use. Examples of these materials must be included with your final acquittal.
- Complete the post-project debrief survey within four (4) weeks of completion of the program.
GET IN TOUCH
Interested applicants are encouraged to get in touch to discuss how we can help with your application. Please contact the Helpmann team on (08) 7089 0720 or info@helpmannacademy.com.au to make an appointment.