Student Opportunities

Paint Queen Street – The Inaugural Queen Street Art Prize

Artists are asked to submit their own painted artwork depicting the houses, businesses and streetscapes of Queen Street, including the interior and exteriors of local businesses. Entry is free and open to all. Prize money to the value of $5,000. Judging will be held in early March 2020. Canvases to be a maximum height and/or width of 1m, and in any painting medium.

Register via john.knott@1stcity.com.au before 14 December 2019.

Creative Art / Cartooning / Drawing Teacher

We are seeking a creative confident art teacher that would like to work on a regular basis every week in the morning 8am – 8.50am once a week teaching art & drawings to children in the Eastern Suburbs at a private school.

We also have casual work available plus travel time to do Lego and T.Shirt Painting workshops in the school holidays in the Kiama area. Previous experience with children would be an advantage.

Essential:

• Must be organised
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Confident to teach a class of 25 – 30 children.
• Having a car and a drivers’ license would be an advantage. The position is casual / contract / freelance.

Please send a brief cover letter and samples of your drawings or artwork to Rita Sen Gupta:

Rita: 02 9002 0762  email: admin2@cartoonkingdom.com.au

All art materials and equipment will be provided. Training will be provided free of charge. The teaching skills you need to already have mastered. WWC check will need to be obtained. We can assist you to get this.

Job Type: Casual

Rate: $55 per hour

Bondi Pop Up Shop available for rent
Contact to find out more

Down Under Space – Emerging artist and performance space
Down Under Room Info

Cementa Contemporary Art Festival call for volunteers

Cementa19 is looking for artists, students, art workers and art lovers to help deliver our four-day, four-night festival of contemporary art. Cementa19 is an artist-run festival – over 40 artists exhibiting works across the post-industrial town of Kandos, NSW from 21st- 24th November 2019 celebrating Australian contemporary art and the small town that hosts it. The Cementa Festival Volunteer Program is designed for art students and interested artists to actively participate, contribute and involve themselves in all areas of the development and delivery of Cementa Festival. These roles will involve sitting at venues, talking with visitors, providing information about events, supporting artists and staff and fulfilling specific tasks and functions as need arises. If you have experience in sound/visual tech, installing or hold a RSA we would love to match you to a festival team, an artist, or a venue. We endeavour to provide our volunteers with opportunities to take on responsibility, contribute actively, and take part in the social and creative energy that makes Cementa the unique festival that it is.

Volunteering and interning with Cementa19 is a great way to immerse yourself in the social and collaborative atmosphere of the festival. Get involved, meet the team, the artists, andlocals; experience some amazing art and enjoy the extraordinary countryside in and around Kandos.

We need your skills to cover the following tasks:

• install and invigilate artworks
• guide the public
• assist with the general running of the festival
• and carry out duties specific to your skills and experience.

Five intern positions are available for those want to build their skills and gain experience in all aspects of producing an arts festival.

Apply through Cementa’s volunteers manager at volunteers@cementa.com.au.
Bridget will be there to answer questions on places to stay, your responsibilities, duties, days and time, information on amenities and services in the area. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for the intern program and give some explanation of any experience or skills that you would like to contribute to a potential internship position.

The Other Art Fair call for volunteers

The Other Art Fair returns to Sydney for its spectacular 6th edition, and we are on the look for a vibrant team of Volunteers, keen on being part of this unique event!

Hosted between the 24th and 27th of October at The Cutaway in Barangaroo, The Other Art Fair is an immersive arts experience that aims to break down the traditional feelings towards viewing art, making it accessible for everyone. The Fair brings live performances, art installations and activations, curated tours, interactive experiences, street food, DJ’s and a fully-stocked bar under one roof!

The role will provide you the opportunity of interacting with the general public, networking, and assisting our feature artists throughout the fair and spending a weekend immersed in the world of creative expression. You will be provided with complimentary lunch vouchers, tickets for family and friends, and a letter of recommendation signed by our fair director upon completion of 10+ hours volunteering at the fair.

Please note that at the moment The Other Art Fair are only accepting submissions from individuals with availability throughout a minimum of 2 of the following dates and times:

• Thursday 24th October 2019: 3–10pm
• Friday 25th October 2019: 12–9pm
• Saturday 26th October 2019: 10am–7pm
• Sunday 27th October 2019: 9am–5pm

If you are an enthusiastic, hands-on and conscientious team player, with great interest in the creative industry, please send your CV, availability and a short description of yourself by 13 October to adriana.rivera@theotherartfair.com.

Volunteer at NAS Gallery
Applications open all year round

Volunteer at Articulate Project Space
Applications open all year round

Volunteer at Wellington St Projects
Applications open all year round

Volunteer at 541 Art Space – become a student ambassador
Applications open all year round

Sculpture in the Vineyard
Applications open 1 July

Articulate 2018/2019 Program
Applications open now

Breathing Colours Gallery (Balmain, NSW)
Applications open all year round

Dungog Contemporary (Dungog, NSW)
Applications open all year round

Gaffa Gallery (Sydney, NSW)
Applications open all year round

Project Gallery 90 (Paddington, NSW)
Applications open all year round

Scratch Art Space (Marrickville, NSW)
Applications open all year round

Thienny Lee Gallery (Edgecliff, NSW)
Applications open all year round

Arnold Street Gallery (Bendigo, VIC)
Applications open all year round

Brunswick Street Gallery (Fitzroy, VIC)
Applications open all year round

MAS Gallery & Studio (Malvern, VIC)
Applications open all year round

The Art Vault (Mildura, VIC)
Applications open all year round

Firstdraft (Woolloomooloo, NSW)
Applications close 6 October 2019 for exhibitions, curators’ and public programs.

University of Sydney Library Printer in Residence 2019
Applications open 28 January 2019

ANAT Synapse Residencies 2019
Applications close 19 February 2019

The Pickers’ Hut at Glaziers Bay, TAS
Applications open year round

Fremantle Arts Centre Artist in Residence Program, WA
Applications open all year round

Imagine Residency at Art in Motion, Coomba NSW
Applications open year round

Belconnen Arts Centre, Canberra
Applications open year round

Cowwarr Art Space Residencies, Cowwarr, VIC
Applications for 2018 opening soon

NES Artist Residency, Iceland
Applications open year round

ComPeung residency in Northern Thailand
Applications open year round

A Start in Life
Applications are reviewed quarterly.
A Start in Life provides financial assistance to disadvantaged students.
Eligibility:
You must be an Australian citizen.
You must be engaged in full time study.
You must be under the age of 25.
You can be an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
More information here.

Anne & Gordon Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarships
Deadline extended until 30 July 2019.
The scholarship of US $48,000 is intended to cover 12 months overseas.
Eligibility:
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
You must have successfully completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree or have graduated in the past five years from a practice-led visual art undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification at an Australian institution of higher learning.
More information here.

Australian Federation of Graduate Women Dr Barbara Wright Postgraduate Scholarship
Not offered in 2018.
This award (maximum $5000) is to support women who have completed an undergraduate degree and will be undertaking a postgraduate qualification in 2018 who are from the Central West of NSW.
Eligibility:
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
You must be a female student.
You must hold an undergraduate degree but not a postgraduate degree.
Normally live in the Central West (Upper Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cowra, Cabonne, Orange, Blayney, Bathurst, Oberon and Hilltops).
Be commencing postgraduate study in 2018.
More information here.

Australian Federation of Graduate Women NSW Joan Bielski AO Memorial Scholarship
Applications open again in 2019 (Biennial award).
This scholarship of $5000 per semester is to enable a mature woman to attend university and complete a first degree.
Eligibility:
You must be a female student.
You must have been born before 1 January 1982
You must be enrolled in a government supported place and without previous university attendance.
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
You must be resident in NSW or ACT.
You must be a full time student in an undergraduate course.
You must be able to demonstrate financial hardship.
More information here.

Australian Foundation for Graduate Women Louisa Macdonald Education Trust Award
Not offered in 2018.
This award ($1000) is for a female student in her third year of study.
Eligibility:
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
You must be a female student.
You must demonstrate significant disadvantage.
More information here.

Australian Veterans Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) Scholarships for Tertiary Studies
Applications open in July 2019.
These scholarships ($3,000-$5,000) are for children or grandchildren of a person with operational service as a member of the Australian Navy, Army or Air Force
Eligibility:
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
You must be planning to enrol or be enrolled in tertiary education in 2018
You must be studying or planning to study full time
You must be receiving or eligible to receive Centrelink youth allowance or equivalent
You must be under the age of 25.
More information here.

Basil and Muriel Hooper Scholarship, via AGNSW
Applications close late October 2019.
This scholarship of $4000 is awarded to students of fine art to assist with the cost of fees and general living expenses.
Eligibility:
You must be an Australian citizen.
You must have completed one year of full-time study.
You cannot be receiving any other scholarship.
You can be an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
More information here.

BedsOnline Scholarship
Applications open September 2019.
BedsOnline offer a $1500 scholarship to support young students undertake tertiary study.
Eligibility:
You must be aged 18-25.
You must be an Australian citizen.
You must be able to demonstrate academic potential.
You must be able to demonstrate financial or other hardship.
You must be able to demonstrate evidence of community involvement or work experience.
You can be an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
More information here.

The Personal Branding Scholarship
Applications open twice a year and are due 30 June and 30 November every year. The Scholarship, valued at $2000 includes $500 cash for your tuition expenses and a personal branded website valued at $1500.
Eligibility:
You must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
You can be an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
More information here.

Windmill Trust Scholarship for Regional NSW Artists
Applications open May 2019.
This scholarship can be used for education or professional development, exhibiting work costs, and independent artistic research or practice costs.
Eligibility:
You must be an Australian citizen.
You must be a resident of NSW and have lived more than 70km from the Sydney GPO for a minimum of 5 years continuously.
You must be working broadly in the areas of painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking.
You must be a professional practitioner.
More information here.

Young Carers Bursary Program
Applications open July 2019.
These bursaries of $3000 support young carers to study while receiving their education or training.
Eligibility
You must be aged 25 or under.
You must be a carer.
You must not be in receipt of another bursary or scholarship.
You must not have a previous degree or advanced diploma.
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
You can be an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
More information here.

Youth off the Streets National Scholarship
Applications open March 2019.
This scholarship of $6000 and a mentor is awarded to 20 students Australia-wide to assist with education or training goals.
Eligibility:
You must be aged 16-21 as of 20 September on the year of nomination.
You must have a clear need for financial assistance.
More information here.

Windmill Trust Scholarship for Regional NSW Artists
Applications close 21 July 2019.
This award opens up avenues for regional artists seeking to further their professional development, exhibition opportunities or deepen research with a $10,000 scholarship.
Eligibility:
You must be the visual art, craft or design practitioner/s undertaking the project.
Group applications (groups are at least two people) will be accepted where the group have a history of collaboration. The application must be submitted with the details of two group members involved in the project. The grant will be awarded to the two applicants nominated on the form.
You must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
You must be a resident of NSW and have lived more than 70km from the Sydney GPO for a minimum of five years continuously.
More information here.

New South Wales Artists’ Grant
Applications close 21 July 2019.
This grant has been initiated by NAVA to assist professional visual and media arts, craft and design practitioners residing in NSW to produce, present and promote their work throughout NSW, interstate and overseas.
More information here.