Education and Arts Ministers' Awards

The Education and Arts Ministers' Awards celebrate and reward the valuable contribution made by South Australian arts educators and support teachers and artists to instill a knowledge, love and appreciation of the arts in their students at an early age.

One award is given annually in each of the following categories:

• Primary Arts Education
• Secondary Arts Education
• Artist Working in Schools

Each recipient is awarded $5,000 to be utilised for a professional development program of their choice. This can consist of one large opportunity, several small ones or be developed through consultation with Carclew's Arts and Education Program Manager. The Awards Advisory Committee will look for a program of PD that extends the nominee's skills while providing them with an opportunity for creative inspiration.

2012 Recipients

Excellence in arts teaching and leadership at primary school level – Irene Solowij

Highly-regarded as a classroom teacher at Settlers Farm Campus, Irene has taken responsibility for Expressive Arts and Visual Arts, from R-7 demonstrating leadership, expertise and advocacy. Irene has been proactive in promoting and celebrating the arts through her work with Come Out, Playfull, the Primary Schools Music Festival and Wakakirri. During 2012, Irene wishes to further her skills in the performing arts, and knowledge of the emerging arts curriculum through a wide variety of professional development activities, both locally and nationally.

Excellence in arts teaching and leadership at secondary school level – Earle Kilvert
Valued as a mentor, role model and collaborator, Earle has been a passionate arts educator and leader at Marryatville High School for a number of years. He brings to his work a vast knowledge and understanding of the history of theatre and his “nothing is impossible” approach creates magic every time the curtains open on one of his student productions. For his professional development, Earle will travel to the Edinburgh International Arts and Fringe Festival where he will experience a wide range of performances and venues, building knowledge to share with his students and colleagues.

Success as an artist working with teachers and students – James Parker
James is a highly-skilled and versatile visual artist who has been working in schools, communities and the local film industry in South Australia over many years. James shares his love of drawing, collage, assemblage and found object art with the students he works with and is regarded as an outstanding arts educator. A highlight for James, during 2010 was the Big Draw Creative Education Partnership at Murray Bridge North Schools, which went on to win an international Drawing Inspiration Award (U.K.). For his professional development, James will participate in a range of relevant international courses and experiences, serving as learning and inspiration for future collaborative arts projects.

Key Dates

Applications for the 2013 Educations and Arts Ministers’ Awards will open in April 2012.
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