Project and Development funding means that you can ask Carclew Youth Arts for:

• Financial support towards your artistic project (something with a perceivable outcome – like an exhibition, performance, manuscript, CD, installation etc);
• Support towards your development (like, your skills, ideas, methods, networks, reputation etc);
• Both project and development activity.

Purpose

• This financial assistance exists to encourage, develop and promote the artistic practice of people who are 26 and under by supporting opportunities for:
• Skills development in creative practices;
• Professional development in artistic career building;
• Exploration of new artforms;
• Access to cultural heritage;
• Creation of original new work
• Participation in workshops, master-classes, summer schools etc;
• Exposure to emerging methods;
• Bridging the gap from ‘developing artist’ to ‘artist of significance’.

Aims

• Project & Development funding will provide financial assistance towards projects by and/or for children and/or young people or non-profit organisations that will:
• Support the creative skills development of young artists.
• Provide a professional ‘entry point’ for young artists.
• Support young creators who are making brave, exciting new art.
• Empower young artists with the means to secure mentorships.
• Assist established artists to work alongside emerging artists, sharing influences, inspirations, methods and core practice.
• Boost the active participation and exhibition of children’s and young people’s art & culture in community focused events.
• Promote excellence in youth arts activity and delivery.
• Make the arts more accessible to children and young people.
• Enable organisations to create artistic skills development programs and mentor schemes that offer unique opportunities to young people.

There are two funding rounds offered each year. The dates are determined by government and cannot be changed. They are:

• 15 September - For activity occurring between January – June 2011
• 15 March - For activity occurring between July – December 2011

If you are having trouble downloading the application forms and additional information, please contact Carclew Youth Arts on info@carclew.org.au to receive an electronic copy.

Applications for the next round of funding close September 15 2010.