The Arts Fund provides financial support to emerging or early-career artists pursuing artistic development between Australia and the USA. It includes specialty scholarships in Fine Art, Fashion, Filmmaking, and Writing, offering grants between $10,000 – $40,000 to cover travel, living expenses, tuition, and other costs related to artistic growth.
Scholarship Programs & Eligibility:
- Art Journalism: The Beverley Art Writers Travel Grant ($10,000)
- For established American freelance writers with a strong reputation in art journalism.
- Supports travel to Australia for at least two weeks to explore the contemporary visual arts scene.
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Submission Period: January 1 – March 31.
- Fine Arts: AFNGA AusArt Scholarship ($30,000)
- For Australian MA or Graduate students in fine arts, art history, curatorial studies, arts administration, or conservation studies.
- Supports one year of full-time study at a U.S. educational institution.
- Open to Australian citizens or permanent residents.
- Submission Period: January 1 – March 31.
- Music: APRA AMCOS Global Professional Development Award ($10,000)
- For emerging or mid-career Australian musicians, songwriters, or producers.
- Covers expenses for recording, producing, writing collaborations, and career development in the U.S..
- Open to APRA AMCOS members who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.
- Submission Period: January 1 – March 31.
How to Apply & Submission Requirements:
- Applications must be prepared and submitted by the applicant (not a third party).
- Specific project proposals, budgets, artistic work samples, and recommendation letters may be required depending on the scholarship.
- Travel or study must commence within a set timeframe after receiving the award.
- Applicants who have previously received an American Australian Association grant or scholarship are not eligible.
Selection Process:
- Applications are reviewed based on artistic merit, relevance to cross-cultural exchange, and feasibility of the proposed project.
- Selected applicants may be required to report on their experience after completing the funded project.
Program Benefits:
- Funding between $10,000 – $40,000 for travel, tuition, living expenses, and career development.
- Opportunities to connect with visual arts leaders, institutions, and cultural programs.
- No obligation to produce income-generating work, but coverage and reporting of experiences are encouraged.
Contact & Resources:
- To make inquiries about these scholarships please contact our Education Team at scholarships@americanaustralian.org | +1 212 338 6860 x 205.
- Blue Medium: +1 (212) 675-1800
Website link:
https://americanaustralian.org/scholarships/arts-fund/specialty-field-scholarships/
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