SA Government
Professional Development (October Round)
This grant supports the professional development of individual, independent artists and arts workers to undertake skills development and training that is relevant to their arts practice or professional practice.
Who can apply
- Independent artists and arts workers (individuals and groups).
- Small-to-medium organisations and major organisations can only apply to host an artist-in-residence to benefit a cohort of artists.
Artists and arts workers employed (at least 0.6 FTE) by funded organisations require a financial contribution of a minimum of 30% of total activity cost to be made by the organisation if the activity relates to their employment.
Who is ineligible
- Funded organisations: small-to-medium organisations, major organisations (except for proposals which support an artist-in-residence program)
- Organisations funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework (NPAPF) formerly known as Major Performing Arts (MPA) Companies
- Statutory Authorities
You can apply for
- Mentoring
- Short courses, including arts related business courses
- Work placement
- Masterclasses
- Workshops
- Attendance at conferences
- Arts residencies
- Attachment to festivals or arts organisations, internships
In the case of arts residency, the host organisation is expected to make a significant contribution towards your placement.
This category funds
- Accommodation
- Artists’ fees
- Conference/workshop/masterclass fees
- Travel, living allowance
- Mentoring fees
- Materials (directly related to the development opportunity)
- Hire of studio, venue, equipment
- Short course fees
This category does not fund
- Building your reputation through public appearances or developing future work opportunities at festivals and events. You can apply for these activities through the Market Development category.
How to apply
Read the How to Apply guidelines before you begin preparing your application.
For more information, visit www.dpc.sa.gov.au
