First Nations Visual Arts Residency – Applications Closed
Posted 23 Nov 2020 by CA Admin
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
First Nations Visual Arts Residency Creative Arts Alliance is inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from First Nations Visual Arts practitioners who want to take part in an immersive four day creative residency being held at Woodfordia (Jinibara Country) in February 2021. This is a unique opportunity for First Nations artists to be invigorated and inspired, undergo professional development, extend their professional networks and learn new skills and concepts that will push their creative thinking and practice to the next level. Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and either:
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live in South East Queensland North - Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Redlands local government areas
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OR have cultural connection to the Traditional Owners of these lands - Butchulla, Wakka Wakka, Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi), Jinibara, Jagera/ Turrbal and Quandamooka peoples.
Program Structure
The Residency includes:
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4-day Residential, held on Jinibara Country at Woodford
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Gathering of arts and cultural practitioners from SEQN
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Workshops and conversations facilitated by leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists
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Self paced creative opportunities
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Showcase event attended by industry
What is included in the program:
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Meals and three nights’ accommodation
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All materials required for the residency
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Participants are able to apply for an honorarium of $500
Eligibility:
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Applicants must reside in / or have cultural connection to what is now known as the South East Queensland North region which encompasses the local government areas of Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Redlands and Somerset
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Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and be accepted as such by the community in which he/she lives.
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Applicants must have an emerging or professional visual arts practice
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED Participants will be selected against a framework considering their overall skills, experience and desire to develop their creative practice. We are looking to engage a diverse range of participants to reflect the regions within which CAA services, including a mix of Traditional Owners and other First Nations peoples living within SEQN, a balanced range of artforms and experience levels. Please contact us if you have any other questions or need additional support with your application: Blaklash Creative - hello@blaklash.com Creative Alliance - rasn@creativealliance.org.au Background The Creative Arts Alliance is a leading Queensland organisation, which delivers a range of initiatives to build the capacity, connections and profile of cultural and creative organisations, venues, events and professional arts practitioners based in South-East Queensland North. Creative Arts Alliance has received multi-year funding as part of the Regional Arts Service Network (RASN) an initiative of Arts Queensland. Eight RASNs have been established across the state to build arts networks and collaboration, determine arts and culture priorities, and highlight the value of the arts across the regions. In 2019, CAA and Blaklash held a major gathering of First Nations leaders where a number of key priority projects were identified for delivery in the region including this First Nations Arts Residency. Creative Arts Alliance has engaged Blaklash Creative to lead this program. Blaklash Creative is a 100% Aboriginal-owned business specialising in Aboriginal art and design. Blaklash produces arts and cultural events, public activations and exhibitions that showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. Their expertise is in community engagement and are passionate about economic development and self-sustainability for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities. The First Nations Visual Art Residency is an initiative of Creative Arts Alliance delivered in partnership with Blaklash Creative and supported with funding from Arts Queensland, Moreton Bay Regional Council and Sunshine Coast Council. Creative Arts Alliance acknowledges and pays respects to the Traditional Owners of the lands which we live, work and practice on.
