Opportunities
Australia Council Closes 15 April
- Fellowships
The purpose of this category is to provide financial support for two years to visual artists, craftspeople and specialist visual arts and craft writers of outstanding achievement to enable them to create new work. Details and entry form
- Key Organisations Program
Program Grants provide one-year funding to a limited number of significant visual arts and craft organisations, which deliver specific activities that enrich the diversity of artistic practice in Australia. Details and entry form
- New Work
This category supports the creation of new work by emerging and established visual artists, craft practitioners and arts writers. Details and entry form
NSW Ministry for the Arts
- The Gunnery Studios Residency 8 April
- Women and Arts Fellowship 6 May
- Projects 10 June
- Public Art 10 June
- Helen Lempriere Travelling Art Scholarship 10 June
Visit the NSW Ministry for the Arts website for the 2006 guidelines.
Craft Queensland: Partnering in commercialisation 2005 Closes 21 March
Craft Queensland is developing a pilot program that encompasses accredited training, possible industry placement with light manufacturers and exhibition and retail opportunities in preparation for export. They are seeking expressions of interest from contemporary craft and design practitioners who are interested in participating in the program. Read the full media release for details
Digital Arts & Cultures Conference 2005 Call for papers
Digital Experience: Design, Aesthetics, Practice the 6th DAC conference will be held at the IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Researchers and practitioners from all related disciplines are invited to participate in this event and to exchange ideas, theories and experiences regarding the state of the field of digital arts, cultures, aesthetics and design 2005. Visit the DAC 2005 website
Australian Business Arts Foundation Awards 2005 Closes 22 April
The Australian Business Arts Foundation is calling for nominations for the AbaF Awards 2005 - honouring the best relationships between the private sector and the arts. Briefings will be held around Australia. Visit AbaFwebsite for nomination forms, rules, Information and judging criteria.
British Council Australia Closes 18 March
Would you like the opportunity to study in country with a solid reputation for academic excellence? Do you want to add some international experience to your CV? Do you want to further your studies in the field of creative studies, science and/or technology?
The Scottish Executive is offering scholarships to Australian Nationals to study in any Scottish institution for a period of up to 12 months. The scholarships are available for Masters Courses in Creative Industries, Science and Technology. For details visit the British Council website or e-mail Shampa Kaiser
Contemporary Wearables Jewellery Award 05 Closes 13 May
Entries from Australian and New Zealand jewellery artists are currently being sought for the Contemporary Wearables 05 Jewellery Award and Exhibition. The award is curated by the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery and sponsored by Toowoomba Gallery Society Inc. Email the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery for entry forms
Raphael Prize for excellence in contemporary craft
The Society for Contemporary Craft is accepting entries for the $5,000 Raphael Prize. The prize-winning artist will also receive an exhibition, catalogue and video profile. The 2005 show will feature works in found materials. 25 finalists will be invited to create a piece based on the theme of "Transformation" for an exhibition from November 2005 until March 2006. Visit the SCC website for entry form and details.
ArtQuilts at the Sedgwick 2006 Closes 1 October
ArtQuilts at the Sedgwick, the premier venue for art quilts on the East Coast, announces a call to artists. AQatS is a biennial juried exhibition celebrating its sixth show. Download entry forms and information ArtQuilts at the Sedgwick website
"Salt-Bowl-Table" - 3rd International Wood Turner Days Closes 30 April
Art Austria invites craftspeople, artists and designers, trainees and students to take part in the international Salt-Bowl-Table competition. Email Art Austria for application form and details
On the table Closes 30 April
Planet will host two exhitions of ceramics in 2005 and is inviting Australian Studio ceramists to show work that is made to meet the table. The exhibitions will celebrate the specifics of culinary tableware and explore how ceramic pieces enrich the way we prepare, present and consume our food. Email Ross Longmuir for entry details
The 2005 Museums Australia Publication Design Awards Open for entries
Award classifications embrace excellence in exhibition catalogues, newsletter and magazine originality, as well as innovation in book and corporate publication. There were also awards for outstanding multimedia published on CD and DVD and on a website in addition to accomplishments in traditional print, from invitations, posters and calendars to promotional publications, media kits and educational material. Details Museums Australia website
Opus Design Award 2005 Japan Closes 30 April
Competition for eyewear design. Glasses for fashion, sports, sun, reading and related accessories. No prototypes are required. Visit the Opus Design Award website
Wearing Glass 2 - UK Closes 31 August
Wearing Glass 2 will showcase national and international artists who work with glass as a key material in contemporary jewellery and body adornment. This will be a selling exhibition. Email for details.
Women artists, craftworkers and designers for artists' book exhibition Closes 31 April
Expressions of interest are being sought from artists, craftworkers and designers for the commission of new and contemporary artists' books for acquisition by the State Library of Queensland James hardie Library of Australia Fine Arts Artists' Book Collection. For expression of interest document contact Jacqueline Armistead
Craft Australia gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance it receives from the