Country Arts SA's Artist Professional Development Program is managed by Country Arts SA.
Artist Professional Development grants are available to support artists and arts workers to participate in professional development opportunities. These grants provide assistance with costs associated with undertaking professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, seminars etc. The grants are fast-turnaround and are intended for those who wish to undertake a time sensitive professional development opportunity.
The following activities are considered professional development opportunities:
- participation in unaccredited courses, residencies, workshops etc;
- mentorships with a professional artist whose practice is suitable to your development;
- attending a conference, masterclass, seminar, performance, exhibition etc;
- work experience, internship or volunteer role;
- the engagement of a professional artist (or artists) to run workshops or deliver a presentation in your community – in this instance the grant will be used to cover the travel and accommodation costs of the artist/s that have been engaged, rather than the applicant.
If you are unsure about whether your professional development opportunity is eligible, please speak to a Country Arts SA team member.
Artist Professional Development grant monies may only be spent on:
- Professional development costs - Fees for courses, workshops, masterclasses, seminars, conferences, shows/performances, mentors etc
- Travel costs – Flights, bus, train or tram fares, fuel, taxis (or ride share) fares
- Accommodation
- Meals and incidentals
Travel related grant expenditure cannot exceed the ATO reasonable amounts for travel expenses for the current financial year. Refer to the ATO website for the most up to date information.
Applicants are required to include receipts for expenditure when the grant is acquitted.
Click here to read the Guidelines.