Have you heard about JUMP? This exciting new mentor program looks to hook young Aussie artists up with industry leaders.
Thirty-six mentorship places of up to 10 months are available for artists aged 18 to 30 in the first five years of their career. Applicants will be accepted across a wide range of artistic areas, including music, acting, dance, and more.
It sounds like a great opportunity, with successful applicants receiving funding to realise a creative project with their mentor, access to professional skills development, online profiling, showcasing of projects, and opportunities to participate in national artistic networks.
“Our priority is to help artists build sustainable careers and for many young professional artists getting established can be challenging and isolating,” explained Libby Christie, the Executive Director of Arts Funding for the Australia Council for the Arts. “Who better to help grow the skills and networks of an emerging artist than those who are already established and willing to share their hard-won knowledge?”
Applications close on February 26, so if you want to be in with a chance it’s time to get your stuff together. Head to the JUMP website for full application details and more information about this exciting new program.
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