Fellowship for Yass artists

Fledgling Yass Valley visual artists who are just embarking on their careers have been encouraged to apply for a $30,000 NSW Government Visual Arts Fellowship, by Member for Goulburn Pru Goward today.

“The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government is providing this funding as part of its commitment to supporting the professional development of artists in our state,” Ms Goward said.

“The fellowship is open to visual artists at the beginning of their careers and will support a self-directed program of professional development that might include travel, a mentorship or internship, residencies, courses, workshops, research or the creation of new work.

“This is an excellent opportunity for emerging visual artists to gain recognition for their work, exhibit in an internationally recognised arts centre, and receive support for their professional development.”

She encouraged visual artists from across the Yass Valley to apply for the fellowship, saying it would be great to have a  young artist from our region take up an opportunity like this.

A shortlist of up to 12 artists will be selected by an independent panel of peers managed by Arts NSW. Their works will be exhibited at Artspace in Sydney from November 12 to December 18.

Applications for the NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) close on May 18 with the successful candidate expected to be announced at the exhibition opening.