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About
The Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship aims to support the production of significant works of art and interpretation by professionals in the creative arts, humanities and social sciences.
- The Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship takes artists and creative professionals to Antarctica to develop creative work that engages diverse audiences.
- Artists and creative professionals apply through a competitive selection process.
- A fellowship trip to Antarctica could be 2-4 weeks duration.
- Travel to and from Antarctica, and meals and accommodation while in Antarctica are covered by the fellowship.
Objectives
The Arts Fellowship aims to increase awareness and appreciation of Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic, Southern Ocean and the Australian Antarctic Program. The Fellowship has a focus on communicating, within Australia and internationally:
- activities of the Australian Antarctic Program
- importance of the unique Antarctic and sub-Antarctic natural environment
- human stories and endeavours of Australians in Antarctica
- Australia’s continuing connection with Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic established through its historical presence and legacy
- Australia’s commitment to the Antarctic Treaty and its values of international cooperation, peace, scientific research and environmental protection.
As one of Australia’s most unique residency experiences the Fellowship advances these objectives by enabling artists and creative professionals to travel south to conduct research for the development of creative outcomes.
Communicating through (but not limited to) visual arts, screen and digital, performance, sound, literature and music, Fellows share valuable insight to deepen understanding of the Antarctic region with audiences.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be Australian citizens
- Applications are accepted from practising artists and creative professionals
- Applications can be made by individuals or groups
- Travel to Antarctica must be essential to the project
- Projects must identify with and respond to Antarctica
- Projects must address 2 (two) or more Fellowship objectives.
Artist or creative professional definition
An artist is a person who creates art such as dance works, theatre, music, literature, visual art or experimental art. It is not necessary to earn regular income from your practice. A creative professional is a person who works in the arts such as a cultural practitioner, editor, producer, curator or arts manager.