Bouddi Foundation makes arts grants

Young, aspiring Central Coast artists could receive grants of up to $5000 per person to help develop their talents thanks to the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts grant program.

"We are looking for artists from 15 to 25 years old who are engaged in music, the performing arts, literature or the visual arts," said Foundation chairman Mr John Bell.

"I know how important it is for artists to get encouragement and support at a young age," Mr Bell said.

In its fifth year, the program has given over 30 grants totalling $70,000 to young residents.

Applications for the grants are open until June 30.

Fields of artistic endeavour addressed by the grants program include music, the visual arts, performing arts, literature, community arts, Aboriginal arts, film, electronic arts, and craft.

In addition to these categories the Foundation will offer grants of up to $2000 for original song writing.

These grants are being sponsored by the music industry organisation APRA|AMCOS.

The grants may be used for any purpose that advances the development of an artist's talents including the purchase of equipment and materials; tuition and education; attendance at symposia and workshops; participation in performances; membership of professional and artistic bodies; recording and publication costs.

Young artists are encouraged to express their interest in receiving a grant.

This can be done by writing to: The Secretary, Bouddi Foundation for the Arts, PO Box 4081, Wagstaffe, NSW, 2257.

Visual artists should consider attaching some examples of their work.

Music or other performing artists should share clips using youtube, soundcloud or vimeo.

Expressions of interest should not exceed two A4 pages (about 1000 words).

Shortlisted applicants may be contacted in late July to provide further information in an interview or audition which is likely to be held in August.

The 2017 grants will be announced by Mr Bell on November 5.

Artists interested in applying can find more details on the Foundation's website www.bouddiarts.org.au/grants.html.

Media release, 4 May 2016

Joy Park, Bouddi Foundation for the Arts