Writers

Applications for this round are currently CLOSED. Next round will open first half of 2012.

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Information for Writers Program Applicants
Applications close 6pm Friday, 12 August 2011

The Emerging Arts Writers Program has been developed by Firstdraft in order to provide support for emerging arts writers in Australia and generate structured opportunities for critical dialogue surrounding contemporary art practice. Firstdraft aims to encourage excellence in arts writing practice and increase professional development opportunities for emerging arts writers through a process of mentorship and the provision of remunerated publishing opportunities.

What the program involves:
• A 3-month writing mentorship with an established arts writer. The mentorship will involve critical feedback and guidance about your writing practice and the arts writing sector.
• Firstdraft and will negotiate the mentorship with your nominated arts writer on your behalf.
• Publication of a critical review, interview or short essay.
• Printed publication to accompany an exhibition of your choice of the Firstdraft exhibition program.
• The opportunity to interview Firstdraft Studio artists to be published on the Firstdraft Studio blog and/or the annual Firstdraft Studio Publication.
• Writers’ fee of $500
• Critical dialogue and discussion with Firstdraft artists and directors over a 3month period

Applications for this round are currently CLOSED. Next round will open first half of 2012.

Download the application form here.
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Applications close 6pm Friday, 12 August 2011