The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists

The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists provides assistance towards travel (for educational purposes) and/or tuition costs for young people building a career in the visual arts broadly in the areas of painting, photography or sculpture. Overseas travel (preferably for the first time) to undertake formal study, a residency or a planned program with a professional artist or mentor will be considered, as will informal study for a planned research project.

Closing date: June 6th 2008

This scholarship provides assistance towards the travelling (for educational purposes) and/or tuition costs of young people building a career in the visual arts. Overseas travel (preferably for the first time) to undertake formal study, a residency or a planned program with a professional artist or mentor will be considered, as will informal study for a planned research project.

This Scholarship does not provide assistance towards the production of art work (materials, studio rental, etc).

In 2008 two candidates will be awarded $5,000 each (excluding GST).

Applications for this Scholarship must be prepared and submitted by the artist, not a third party.

Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in subsequent years. Successful applicants are ineligible for further assistance through this scheme.

Deadline for Applications and Notification Dates:

Application due: June 6th 2008

Notification date: mid July 2008

Exhibition dates for 2006 Scholars: September 1st - 22nd 2008

Applications must reach the NAVA office, or be postmarked by the above due date. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

The Freedman Foundation is a private charity which provides funding in many areas including this one to assist talented, young Australians involved in the arts to be able to gain valuable insight through overseas travel and/or tuition. It also finances specific medical or scientific research projects, supports Music Council Scholarships and encourages others to be philanthropic.

 

Check out the NAVA grants blog for updates and stories from winners of the Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship