To apply for the 2011 Women and Arts Fellowship:
* Read the guidelines below.
* Complete and submit an application form in one of the following ways:
1. Use our online application system to complete and submit your application and receive email notification that your application has been successfully received Application Form >>
2. Download a copy of the application form in PDF format. Instructions on how to submit this form are contained in the 2011 Women and Arts Fellowship Application Form >>
2011 WOMEN AND ARTS FELLOWSHIP ($30,000) GUIDELINES
OVERVIEW
The Women and Arts Fellowship ($30,000), which is offered biennially by the Government, was established as a result of the Women and Arts Festival in 1982, and is given to a woman to assist her professional development as an artist. As well as providing financial assistance, the Fellowship increases recognition of the valuable contribution being made by Australian women artists, and celebrates their creativity.
The Fellowship may be used for professional research or to undertake a particular arts project which will benefit the professional development of the applicant. Imaginative and innovative proposals are encouraged and the guidelines are flexible with regard to the nature of the proposal for which the Fellowship may be granted.
The Fellowship may also be put towards further study or training, particularly for courses that are not readily available in Australia, or courses where the expertise gained might benefit other women working in the arts in New South Wales.
Proposals involving formal study which form the part of any degree (under or post-graduate), are not eligible for consideration for this Fellowship.
ELIGIBILITY FOR FUNDING
Who is eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this Fellowship, applicants must: identify as female; and be an Australian citizen currently resident in New South Wales; or a person holding permanent residence visas currently resident in New South Wales.
Note: Persons who are temporarily overseas or outside of New South Wales may apply, provided that they can demonstrate that New South Wales is their primary place of residence and that they are otherwise eligible.
Although fellowships and scholarships are usually awarded to an individual, joint applications may be accepted under certain circumstances. Enquiries regarding joint applications should be directed to Arts NSW staff on Freecall 1800 358 594 (within NSW) or (02) 9228 5533 (outside NSW).
Who is ineligible to apply?
Applications will not be considered from: previous recipients of this Fellowship; or previous recipients of other Arts NSW (previously Ministry for the Arts) grants, fellowships or scholarships who have not fulfilled the conditions of their funding.
APPLICATION PROCESS
You are required to submit:
a) a completed Application Form (and a copy of it if submitted by post or hand delivered) which outlines details of the proposal and your qualifications and experience (including evidence of your body of work);
b) support material (and a copy of it if submitted by post or hand delivered) which should include samples of your past work. Other optional support material may include reviews of your work and letters of support.
How many applications may be submitted?
Only one application may be submitted for this Fellowship.
Applicants may also apply for other relevant fellowships and/or scholarships. However, applicants may only be awarded one fellowship or scholarship in any given year.
Can I get advice from Arts NSW staff?
Arts NSW staff are available to provide advice on interpreting these Guidelines and on the types of activities that are relevant. However, Arts NSW staff are not able to provide advice that may be perceived as providing an unfair advantage to one applicant over another.
Arts NSW staff can be contacted by: Email: arts.funding@communities.nsw.gov.au Telephone: Freecall 1800 358 594 (within NSW) Telephone: (02) 9228 5533 (outside NSW)
Applications by people with a disability
In accordance with its Disability Action Plan, Arts NSW is committed to addressing any difficulties people with a disability may have in accessing Arts NSW and the services it provides.
Applicants with a disability who are unable to make an application in the usual way, or who need other assistance because of that disability, should contact Arts NSW on (02) 9228 5533. Applicants may also call through the National Relay Service (NRS) by dialling 133 677.
FUNDING
The recipient of this Fellowship will be awarded $30,000. Fellowship funds may be used for travel costs, for subsistence during work on a project, or to meet other necessary costs incurred during work on a project or study program.
Are there any restrictions on the use of funds?
Funding is generally not available for: costs associated with a project or program that has already been substantially completed; assisting with the completion of degree theses or university or college projects undertaken to gain formal qualifications; offsetting the costs of items and materials already purchased at the time an application is lodged.
What is the funding term?
It is normally envisaged that a project will be completed within 18 months of the Fellowship being awarded.
When is funding provided to the successful applicant?
Funding will be paid following receipt by Arts NSW of a signed Funding Agreement.
ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATIONS
Who assesses applications?
Applications will be assessed by a peer Assessment Panel, whose members are required to comply with Arts NSW’s Code of Conduct, 2003 (available from the Arts NSW website).
What are the Assessment Criteria?
The Assessment Criteria for this Fellowship are: the artistic merit of the applicant’s proposal, including whether it demonstrates a vision for future arts practice; the artistic merit of the applicant’s proposal; applicant’s professional skills and experience, including a completed body of work; the potential impact of the Fellowship on the applicant’s artistic career; extent to which the project will advance the arts in NSW and/or Australia.
You must address each of the Assessment Criteria in your application. The Assessment Panel will not consider incomplete applications.
What is the assessment process?
The Assessment Panel will assess each application against the Assessment Criteria outlined above. At the discretion of the Assessment Panel, applicants may be asked to attend an interview as part of the assessment process.
The Assessment Panel makes recommendations to the Minister for the Arts, or an authorised delegate, for approval. The Minister’s (or authorised delegate’s) decision will be final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into concerning this decision. Individuals may only appeal a decision on the basis of probity. Such appeals will be considered by a panel chaired by an executive of the Department not involved in the original process and consisting of independent membership.
An Assessment Panel may recommend that a fellowship or scholarship not be awarded if, in its opinion, applicants do not reach a satisfactory standard.
All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
WHAT CONDITIONS APPLY TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS?
What are the general conditions?
The following general conditions apply to all funding provided by Arts NSW: Successful applicants for funding will be required to sign and return a Funding Agreement to Arts NSW. The Funding Agreement may include conditions not specified in these guidelines. Funding may be used only for the purposes approved by the Minister or an authorised delegate. In exceptional circumstances, applicants are required to apply in writing to Arts NSW for a variation to their Funding Agreement before proceeding with a change to the purpose of their funding. Dates nominated for the commencement and completion of projects must be adhered to as far as possible. If the project is not already in progress, it must be commenced within 12 months of the presentation of the fellowship. Arts NSW will have the right to terminate its obligations under the Funding Agreement and request return of the funds. Funds may be withdrawn if a successful applicant fails to comply with any of the conditions specified here or in the Funding Agreement. On conclusion of the project, the funding recipient must notify Arts NSW of any unspent funds and repay that amount, including any paid GST component, to Arts NSW within 30 days of a request to do so. Funding recipients must ensure that all relevant statutes, regulations, by-laws and requirements of any Australian Government, state or territory government or local authority are complied with. All funding must be appropriately acknowledged in all programs, publications and other printed or electronic material (with the exception of paid media advertising) undertaken in relation to the funding. All funding must be appropriately acquitted. A successful application does not commit the NSW Government to any future funding.
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