TEN new $50,000 state government fellowships have been announced for professional regional artists.
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The state government said yesterday the fellowships were part of a major new scheme to grow arts and culture in regional NSW, and complemented a recent announcement to support 100 young regional artists in a competitive annual scholarship program.
Deputy Premier and Arts Minister Troy Grant said applications were open to artists based in regional NSW in all art forms, including dance, digital arts, history, Aboriginal arts and culture, literature, music, theatre, screen and the visual arts, to further develop their careers.
“We are committed to supporting initiatives in regional areas that develop career pathways, arts leadership and thriving local arts scenes,” Mr Grant said.
“Artists based in our regions play a pivotal role in developing local cultural communities, and the government is focused on providing opportunities for skills development.
“Supporting arts in regional NSW is a key focus of the government’s new Create in NSW framework, which guides strategy, investment and partnerships to grow a thriving, globally connected arts and cultural sector in our state.”
Two fellowships are available this year, with applications open from July 1 for professional artists and art and cultural workers.
Mr Grant said under the terms of the fellowship, regional NSW was defined as local government areas outside the metropolitan and metropolitan fringe of Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong.
