Writers and Illustrators in Residence
Writers and Illustrators in Residence in the New England Region: Creative Communities in Children’s and Young Adult Literature (2012-2014).
Funded by a grant from the Copyright Agency Limited Cultural Fund, in association with Arts New England and the School of Arts at the University of New England, the program will fund three residencies per year, for three years, from 2012-2014.
As well as paying $5,000 (2 weeks work at ASA rates), the program will subsidise accommodation and transportation costs.
Each residency will be 2 weeks in duration, and will require the writer/illustrator in residence to conduct the equivalent of 5 workshop days.
On campus accommodation will be provided through Mary White College.
Studio space and/or accommodation will be provided through the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM).
(Successful applicants may indicate their choice of accommodation.)
Workshops will be geared to target the New England region, with a focus on the following demographics
- Primary Schools
- Secondary Schools
- Local University and TAFE students
- The New England Community.
The main focus of projects for 2012 will draw from the following areas:
- Children’s Picture Books
- Graphic Novels
- Digital/Interactive Media.
Criteria for applicants include the following:
- A publishing profile in the relevant fields of children’s literature, picture books, graphic novel, comic books, multimedia and digital art.
- Experience running workshops for the relevant demographics is desirable.
- Evidence of NSW child protection certification, or a commitment to obtain one before residency.
The application form is available here. Applications should be sent to creativecommunities@une.edu.au by 1 February 2012.
There will be three rounds for applications: details of the 2013 program will be announced towards the end of 2012.
For further information please contact Dr Elizabeth Hale at: ehale@une.edu.au A flyer for this program may be downloaded here.