Fellowships

Announcing the 2020 Fellowship recipients

Henry Wolff | funded $11,316
Henry will undertake a Melbourne-based mentorship with leading Australian contemporary visual artists, Hoda Afshar and Eugenia Lim, to develop and refine a socially responsive practice that engages with concerns across gender, identity, self, queerness and marginality.

Poppy Mee |  funded $12,000
Poppy will attend The Year of the Monkey: Acting and Theatre-Making Professional Development Course by The Fourth Monkey Actor Training Company in London.

Gianluca Itropico Noble | funded $10,608
Gianluca will attend an International Summer School in movement-oriented devised performance at the Arthaus Berlin, and two intensives at New International Performing Arts Institute in Berlin.

Jamila Main | funded $9,254
Jamila will undertake an internship and mentorship investigating queer theatre making with Stephen Nicolazzo and Little Ones Theatre, a playwriting and performing workshop with Double Water Sign in Melbourne, and movement workshops with Erin Fowler in Adelaide.

Caitlin Bowe | funded $8,256
Caitlin will undertake self-directed research and skill development in Ireland, Scotland and England focusing on the myth and folklore of her ancestry.

Gemma Rose Brook | funded $8,224
Gemma will undertake a mentorship with master plein air painter Tom Carment, a masterclass at the National Art School in Sydney, and additional research into contemporary landscape painting. Plein air translates to ‘in the open air'.

Cyrus Nuthakki | funded $5,360
Cyrus will study at the Open Music Academy of the Elder Conservatorium (University of Adelaide) to work towards becoming a Hollywood film score composer.


Image: 2019 Carclew Fellowship recipients, L-R: Lilly Buttrose, Priya Pavri, Rachel Bruerville. Photo by Morgan Sette

Announcing the 2019 Fellowship recipients

Priya Pavri | funded $11,828
To undertake a Social Justice and the Arts mentorship with filmmaker, producer and advocate (and previous Carclew alumni) Maddie Parry.

Rachel Bruerville | funded $12,000
For a Composer in Residence role with Young Adelaide Voices: exploring the collaborative compositional process and mentored by Paul Rissmann, Scottish composer, Annie Kwok, Australian composer and educator, and Callie Wood, Australian composer and poet.

Karina Bligh | funded $12,000
To undertake the first year of a Masters of Music (Opera) at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Glasgow, UK).

Georgia Simmons | funded $9,143
To undertake a Masters of Music in choral conducting at McGill University in Montreal (Canada).

Alexander Hatchard | funded $9,143
To undertake a technical production internship with Patch Theatre Company investigating the process of bringing a development into touring status

Chelsea Farquhar | $7,610
For a professional development program including a mentorship with New York artist Gordon Hall; a 5-week residency at Arts Letters & Numbers Albany, NY; and to undertake research in galleries and LGBT archives.

Lilly Buttrose | funded $10,444
To undertake a mentorship with South Australian based jeweller Claire Brooks and attend the Kawashima Textile School in Kyoto, Japan investigating the link between textiles and metal work.

Image: 2019 Carclew Fellowship recipients, L-R: Lilly Buttrose, Priya Pavri, Rachel Bruerville. Photo by Morgan Sette

Announcing the 2018 Fellowship recipients

Nelson Hedditch | funded $12,000
To undertake a six-month intensive residency and internship with record label Red Apples 45 in New York City, as well as a mentorship with Adam Bradley (New York Times bestselling author)

Daniel Thorpe | funded $11,750
For the development of a new staged work, XXX Neon Sign, and mentorship with Amy Beth Kirsten, Composer, Mary Prescott, Performer and the new festival Seed.

Chloe Higgins | funded $10,928
To undertake the first year of a Master of Arts in Classical Music Performance at the Zurich Hochshule der Kunste in Switzerland.

Murtaza Hussaini | funded $11,850
To undertake a mentorship in traditional miniature painting with artist Shah Abdullah Alamee in Pakistan.

Peter Beaglehole | funded $11,991
To write three monologues for the first draft of a new full-length play and mentorship with Mary Anne Butler.

Phoebe Paterson de Heer | funded $11,985
To undertake a mentorship in nonfiction writing and editing with Amy Middleton of Archer magazine, a ten-week online writing course with US-based Creative Nonfiction, attendance at the Emerging Writers’ Festival in Melbourne and a living allowance to enable dedicated time for writing and editing.

Mia van den Bos | funded $10,936
To attend the Goldsmiths ‘Curating the Contemporary’ 2018 Summer School in Rome, a 10-day Curatorial Internship at Frutta Gallery and development of a new curatorial project.

Read the Media Release about the 2018 Fellowship recipients here

Image: 2018 Carclew Fellowship recipients, L-R: Daniel Thorpe, Phoebe Paterson de Heer, Mia van den Bos, Velma Beaglehole (parent of Peter Beaglehole), Amina Hussaini (parent of Murtaza Hussaini), Nelson Hedditch, Chloe Higgins

Announcing the Inaugural 2017 Fellowship Recipients! 

Carclew Fellowship (Performing Arts, Music) –  Angus Mason
Funded $10,400 to travel to New York City to undertake 18 workshops and master classes with three different master jazz drummers. Angus will also travel to Montreal in Canada to perform with jazz trumpeter Lex French. 

Carclew Fellowship (Performing Arts, Dance) –  Imogen Walters
Funded $12,000 to participate in the Bolshoi Academy Traineeship Educational Program in Moscow, with a speciality in Choreographic Arts.

Carclew Fellowship (Written Word) –  Sanja Grozdanic
Funded $11,402 to undertake a course in Creative Writing at Central Saint-Martins School and travel to Bosnia to research and produce a body of work relating to the experience of the Yugoslavian diaspora.

Carclew Fellowship (Performing Arts, Music) –  Jesse Budel
Funded $12,000 to undertake a two month tour of the US-Canadian West Coast, cultivating skills in environmental music practices with experts in the field. Jesse will also undertake a two week ‘Composing In The Wilderness’ program in Alaska and spend time at ASU's Acoustic Ecology Lab in Phoenix.

Carclew Fellowship (Performing Arts, Dance) –  Christopher Dyke
Funded $12,000 to undertake a residency program in 2017 with mentor Kyle Page and the company dancers at Dancenorth.

Read Arts Minister Jack Snelling's Media Release about the inaugural Fellowship recipients here

Read about previous Scholarship recipients here

How much can I apply for?

You can apply for between $3000 and $12000 depending on the scope of your proposal.

What if I need less than $3000 for my professional development proposal?

Professional development proposals for amounts less than $3000 can be applied for through Carclew’s Project and Development Grant program or QuickstART Microloan program.

When will I know if I’ve been successful in receiving a Carclew Fellowship?

It is expected that applicants will receive notification of outcomes by email in mid-October of the year that they applied.

Can I apply for a Carclew Fellowship if I haven’t undertaken formal arts training?

Yes. There are many examples of successful artists who have never received formal training. It is, however, important that you articulate an established commitment to development as an artist in your application.

Who assesses my application?

Applications are assessed by a panel of experienced, independent arts practitioners and the panel is chaired by a member of the Carclew Board.

What is a support letter?

Support letters are sought by applicants from individuals and/or organisations to endorse their application. Support letters should do one or more of the following:

• clearly articulate the breadth and benefits of the proposed opportunity;
• validate the institution or activity put forward in the proposal;
• demonstrate the applicant’s commitment and potential in their specific field.

Please note: Support letters which do not specifically reference the proposal are of limited value to the committee.

The online application refers to general and artistic support material. What is the difference?

General support material refers to any document or attachment in your application that is not specifically artistic in content. General support material may include a CV or professional bio, proof of invitation/participation, links to information about the proposed activity, quotes to support your budget, mentor statements and letters of support.

Artistic support material is, in essence, the artistic evidence that supports your proposal. It should be good quality and clearly demonstrate your artistic practice. Artistic support material may include file links, images, video footage, show-reels, manuscripts etc.

What does good quality support material mean?

Good quality support material means submitting clear audio and/or visuals which support your proposal. It is advisable to invest in professionally produced photography and show reels as these can strengthen your application.

Are there any specific artistic support material requirements?

Artistic support material could contain one or more of the following, depending on your proposal:

• A sample (max 15 pages) of your writing in the genre/s nominated in your intended proposal.
• Active URL/links to single-track show reels or digital presentations (no more than 5mins duration each). Explanatory notes of up to 250 words may be provided.
• Active URL/links to musical recordings relevant to the proposal. Explanatory notes of up to 250 words may be provided.
• Up to 10 high quality visual images (or links to images).
• Any creative documentation relevant to your proposal.

I have selected the option to include a video pitch instead of a written proposal. What information should I include in my video pitch?

If you choose to submit a video pitch instead of a written proposal, it must contain the detail of your professional development proposal and benefits. Video pitches must be no more than three minutes in length and clearly articulate what you want to do, how you will do it and why it should happen.

Why should I consult with Carclew before submitting my application?

Consults give applicants the opportunity to discuss and receive feedback on their proposal. Discussing your proposal can highlight any areas that might need additional clarification or information.

Can my referee also write me a letter of support?

It is beneficial to provide a range of endorsements in your application however you can provide a letter of support from a referee. References and letters of support should come from specialist practitioners in the relevant field.

Why is it important to address the assessment criteria?

The assessment panel considers all applications against the assessment criteria. It is essential that your application addresses the assessment criteria in order to be competitive.

What is ‘in-kind’ support?

In-kind support is a contribution in the form of goods or services (not money) eg. a professional photographer who documents your work for an exhibition catalogue without charging you. In-kind contributions are listed in the income and expenditure columns of your budget at the purchase value of the good or service. In-kind contributions are a great way to show other sources of income in your application budget.

Do I need to provide quotes for expenditure lines in the budget?

Provide quotes for any substantial elements to be funded by Carclew in your proposal eg. flight/travel costs, course costs etc.

For smaller items you can reference the source of information in your notes to budget eg. meal allowance based on MEAA awards.

If my Fellowship application is successful, am I able to apply for other Carclew funds?

Fellowship recipients are not eligible to apply for other Carclew grants or loans in the twelve month period that they are utilising the Fellowship funds.

Carclew has launched an annual Giving Circle that invites donations in support of our career-defining Fellowships program.

And with the support of Creative Partnerships Australia’s Plus1 initiative, until 18 May 2018 your donation was matched dollar for dollar, effectively doubling your contribution.

Carclew Fellowships allow young creatives working in any art form, up to $12,000 to undertake a significant and self-designed program of professional development.
Fellowship recipients have attended international summer schools, participated in masterclasses, residencies, internships and mentorships, or sought exposure to innovation and cutting-edge ideas nationally and internationally.

To view some videos of past Carclew alumni, take a look at some video testimonuals here. We will continue to update our YouTube channel with wonderful stories of Carclew's support of young artists..

In addition to directly supporting the career development of South Australia’s finest young artists, Carclew’s annual Giving Circle program provides an exclusive opportunity for donors to form deeper relationships with tomorrow’s art stars.

All Giving Circle donors will receive at least two invitations to intimate VIP events with entertainment by Fellowship alumni who will share their personal experiences of Carclew support.

Giving Circle donors will also be recognised on the Carclew website and other Fellowships materials.

Carclew is a not-for-profit organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. 100% of your Giving Circle donation is tax deductible.

To join the Carclew Giving Circle, donwload this form, complete and email (or pirnt, complete, scan and email) the form to Lucy Markey, Senior Manager, Marketing & Development at lmarkey@carclew.org.au.

This is an annual Giving Circle. You can choose to purchase up to 10 years in advance (at $500 per year). Simply indicate the total amount of your contribution on the Giving Cirle form and we will carry over your membership for the corresponding number of years.

If you have any queries at all, or would like further information, please contact Lucy Markey, Senior Manager, Marketing & Development at lmarkey@carclew.org.au or phone 08 8230 1118.

Carclew Fellowships are supported by our Giving Circle. Carclew would like to thank the following current Giving Circle donors:

Leslie, Maddie & Fraser Thompson
Marjorie Fitz-Gerald
Marco & Rosina Di Maria
Perchalla Turner & Associates
Margaret Lehmann
John & Kate Irving
Chris & David Cann
Lang Foundation
Geoff & Anne Day
Helen Tiller
Wendy Michell
Rick & Barb Allert
Craig Yeung & Patricia Ma
Andrew Boeyen
Jane & Ian Doyle
Sidsel Fawkes
Bronwyn Sugars
2 x anonymous

With the support of Creative Partnerships Australia’s Plus1 initiative, Giving Circle donations received before 18 May 2018 were matched dollar for dollar. In addition, Carclew is a not-for-profit organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. 100% of Giving Circle donations are tax deductible.

You can learn more about Carclew’s Giving Circle here and if you have any queries at all, or would like further information, please contact Lucy Markey, Senior Manager, Marketing & Development at lmarkey@carclew.org.au or phone 08 8230 1118.