ACT Creative Arts Fellowship
Subcategory of Awards Australian Awards
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History

'The ACT Government offered Creative Arts Fellowships until 2013. The ACT Creative Arts Fellowships were developed from the Literary Award, which was first established in 1991. The purpose of the Literary Award, valued at $15,000, was to recognise and support the strongly growing literary community in the ACT. The Award was designed to give writers the means to focus on new work without the distractions and demands of a regular paid job. Following on from the success of the Literary Award it was noted that dedicating the time to arts practice was an issue of concern across all art forms.

'In 1995 the Literary Award was changed to a Fellowship and opened to literature and visual arts applicants. In 1997 the Fellowships category was widened to include performing arts applicants. In 2000, to reflect the diversity of arts practice, eligibility for Fellowships was extended to include individuals practicing across any form.

'The amount awarded for ACT Creative Arts Fellowships increased from $20,000 in 1995, to $35,000 in 2001, and $45,000 from 2009.' (Source : http://www.arts.act.gov.au/funding/previous-funding-recipients/previous-act-creative-arts-fellowship-recipients )

Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2011

recipient Michael Cove To research and complete three screenplays.
recipient Sotiris Dounoukos To develop a film slate with market and mentor feedback, and produce a director’s ‘bible’.

Year: 2008

recipient Sandra France To develop a chamber opera and other works.

Year: 2007

recipient Judy Horacek To develop a set of limited edition prints for exhibition.

Year: 2005

Year: 2004

recipient John Shortis To research the history and content of political/satirical cabaret.

Works About this Award

Fellowships Buy Time for Work on Projects Christopher Knaus , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 5 October 2010; (p. 2)
Creative Artistry in Various Forms Recognised Jennifer Moran , 2002 single work column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 5 December 2002; (p. 9)
Artists in Paint, Print and Form Honoured in ACT Awards Helen Musa , Jennifer Moran , 2001 single work column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 20 December 2001; (p. 9)
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