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Guidelines About This Opportunity
The First Nations Artist Camp is an onsite week-long program where participating artists work with senior practitioners, mentors and industry specialists to explore creative practice including techniques for developing drawing & painting skills, ephemeral, site specific and sculptural work and cross art form collaboration. The 2021 Camp will be held from 18 - 22 October in the Gold Coast hinterland. 2021 will see a focus on developing artist skills to create public art such as murals, ephemeral, large scale works and the incorporation of works into architecture and other public space. Delivered in collaboration with Kalinya Retreats a 100% Aboriginal owned business lead by Koori Businesswoman Jirra Harvey, the Camp provides participating artist exciting opportunities for further support through networks, business development and creative partnerships. The 2021 First Nations Artist Camp is proudly supporting Gold Coast and SEQ First Nations businesses. Over the past five years, the First Nations Artist Camps have successfully contributed to the development of the local sector, with participants increasing their skills, exploring new art forms and gaining new networks and professional opportunities. In the past, the Camp has culminated in a public presentation of the work developed. Developed by the City of Gold Coast the Artist Camp is part of a key action for the City of Gold Coast’s Culture Strategy 2023 that values and supports the elevation and promotion of local Indigenous artist development.
Lead Artist and Mentor - Megan Cope
Megan Cope is a Quandamooka woman (North Stradbroke Island) in South East Queensland. Her site-specific sculptural installations, video work and paintings investigate issues relating to identity, the environment and mapping practices. Cope’s work often resists prescribed notions of Aboriginality and examines psychogeography’s that challenge the grand narrative of ‘Australia’ and our sense of time and ownership in a settler colonial state. These explorations result in various material outcomes. A member of Aboriginal art collective proppaNOW, Cope’s work has featured in several notable exhibitions, including the TarraWarra 2021 Biennial: Slow Moving Waters; NGV Triennial 2020, 2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Monster Theatres at the Art Gallery of South Australia; The National (2017) at the Art Gallery of New South Wales; Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial (2017) at the National Gallery of Australia and more. She has held solo exhibitions at Canberra Glassworks; UNSW Galleries, Sydney; the Australian Print Workshop, Melbourne; the Australian Centre for Photography, Sydney; This Is No Fantasy, Melbourne; Fehily Contemporary, Melbourne, and Spiro Grace Art Rooms in Brisbane. In 2017-19 Cope was the Official Australian War Artist. Cope’s work is held in the several collections including National Gallery of Victoria, Queensland Art Gallery |Gallery of Modern Art, National Gallery Australia, Art Gallery
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Western Australia, Melbourne Museum, Musées de la Civilisation: Canada. Public art commissions include After the Flood at James Cook University, Weelam Ngalut (our place) at Monash University, Melbourne Museum and You Are, Here Now at the Australian Catholic University. More: https://megancope.com/
Key dates
DATE ACTION Sunday, 12 September 2021 Midnight AEST Applications close Sunday, 10 October 2021 Application outcome notification Friday 24 September - location tbc Pre-Camp Artist gathering Monday, 18 – Friday, 22 October 2021 Artist Camp November 2021 (tbc) Public presentation of outcomes
Who should apply?
This opportunity is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists*, residing on the Gold Coast. Artists residing outside of the Gold Coast who are able to demonstrate a significant connection and/or contribution to the Gold Coast arts industry may also be considered. Positions are limited and will be selected by a panel of industry peers. *Previous participants are welcome to apply to attend again, however consideration will be given to first time participants. Please contact us to discuss any questions you have prior to applying.
What to expect?
Successful applicants must commit to a 5-day intensive week in the Gold Coast Hinterland focusing on a range of art making processes focused on public art*. The week will include practical workshops, group discussions and individual tutoring. You will be working individually and in small groups and there will be varied levels of physical activity (if you have limitations around walking or physical activity, we can discuss your requirements and look at ways to support you). All food and accommodation is provided. Participants will be supplied a small stipend to cover additional costs.
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* While the primary focus of the Camp in 2021 is Public Art we encourage First Nations artists of all creative disciplines to apply to further develop their practice and skills in relation to art in public spaces.
Eligibility
Applicants must: • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander • Be a resident of the Gold Coast and/or able to demonstrate a significant connection to the Gold Coast* (actively contributing to the sector) • Be a permanent resident or Australian citizen • Have an ABN *As the City of Gold Coast is a local Government authority, artists residing outside of the Gold Coast are required to gain support from their own local Government authority or Community Organisation to assist with participation. Please contact us to discuss any questions you have prior to applying.
Selection criteria
Applicants must: • Demonstrate a commitment to creating original artworks and expanding your practice. • Demonstrate a willingness to work both collaboratively and individually. • Articulate the relevance of the current stage of your career to this program. • Demonstrate potential to contribute to ongoing expansion of the Gold Coast creative sector. • Commit to participating in the full program.
To Apply
Please submit through the SmartyGrants portal: • A completed application form • A copy of your current CV (2 page max.) • 3-5 images of your previous work
Enquiries
Jade Johnson Senior Arts and Culture Program Officer Arts and Culture | Lifestyle and Community City of Gold Coast T: 07 5581 7138
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E: [email protected] Po Box 5042, Gold Coast MC QLD 9729 www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Getting Started
It is recommended that all applicants make contact with the City of Gold Coast contact officer to discuss your application and/or if you require assistance with completing the application form prior to submission. You may begin anywhere in this application form. Please ensure you save as you go. For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact us via email [email protected] and quote your application number. If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for applicants or check out the Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's). Navigating (moving through) the application form On the right hand side of every screen, there is a box which links directly to every page of the application. Click the link to jump directly to the page you want. You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application. Saving your draft application If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press 'save' and log out. When you log back in and click on the ‘My Applications’ link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any applications you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off. You can also download any application, whether draft or completed, as a PDF. Click on the ‘Download’ button at the bottom of the application navigation panel. Submitting your application You will find a ‘Review’ button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel. You need to review your application before you can submit it. Once you have reviewed your application you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at the top of the screen or on the navigation panel. You will not be able to submit your application until all the compulsory questions are completed. Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of support materials is possible. When you submit your application, you will receive an automated confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register. If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email then your submission has NOT been received. Attachments and supporting documents
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You may need to upload/submit attachments to support your application. This is very simple, but requires you to have the documents saved on your computer, or on a USB stick, or similar. You need to allow enough time for each file to upload before trying to attach another file. Files can be up to 25MB each; however, we do recommend trying to keep files to a maximum of 5MB – the larger the file, the longer the upload time. If you are not able to upload a document, please contact us for support (see contact details above). Spell check Most Internet browsers (including Firefox v2.0 and above; Safari; and Google Chrome) have spell checking facilities built in – you can switch this function on or off by adjusting your browser settings.
Applicant details
* indicates a required field
Applicant * Title First Name Last Name
Preferred name?
Applicant street address * Address
Address Line 1, Suburb/Town, State/Province, Postcode, and Country are required.
Applicant postal address * Address
Address Line 1, Suburb/Town, State/Province, Postcode, and Country are required.
Applicant contact number *
Must be an Australian phone number.
Applicant mobile number
Must be an Australian phone number.
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Applicant website
Must be a URL.
Applicant email *
Must be an email address.
What is your preferred contact method? * ○ Email ○ Post
Have you attended the City of Gold Coast South Stradbroke Island Indigenous Artist Camp* before? (now known as Gold Coast First Nations Artist Camp) * ○ Yes ○ No
If Yes, when did you attend and under what name?
Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident? * ○ Yes ○ No
Applicant date of birth *
Applicants must be over the age of 18
Are you able to commit to the full Camp experience including set up and pack down 18 - 22 October inclusive? Select one option only. * ○ Yes - continue with the application form ○ No - you are not eligible to apply for this opportunity
Describe your connection to the Gold Coast e.g. live/work here, grew up here, family connection. *
Word count: Must be no more than 200 words.
Do you have any access requirements or health issues that may affect any physical activity? Please note you may be required to lift, carry, walk through uneven terrain and follow basic health and safety regulations.
Tell us about yourself and your practice
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* indicates a required field
Which art form area ☐ Visual Art ☐ Music do you identify with? ☐ Theatre | Circus/Physical ☐ Multi Art Form Please select all that Theatre apply. * ☐ Dance ☐ Digital/Design ☐ Writing ☐ Film ☐ Community Engagement ☐ Other:
Describe where you are at in your careeer/ practice now. Tell us about who you are, what Word count: you do and what you are Must be no more than 500 words. interested in gaining from this opportunity. *
What is your community and/or language or tribal affiliation? *
If you live outside the geographic boundary for the Gold Coast, tell us how you have been Word count: or plan to contribute to no more than 300 words the Gold Coast arts and cultural sector?
Have you ever made or contributed to a Public Artwork? If Yes, please provide details: * Word count: Must be no more than 300 words.
What area of Public Art are you most interested in developing skills in? * Word count: Must be no more than 300 words.
Beyond Public Art, are there areas of interest or new techniques you wish to explore within Word count: your creative practice? Must be no more than 300 words. Please list any you are specifically interested in exploring.
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Are you open to working both individually and within a group environment? Please Word count: share examples of where no more than 300 words you have done both previously. *
Artists selected to participate in the Camp commit to working with the mentors and Word count: the curatorial support Must be no more than 300 words. team after the Camp dates to deliver a presentation outcome later in the year (dates tbc). Previous examples include exhibitions, installations, performances, publications. If you are NOT able to commit to participating in this aspect of the Program please outline why here.
Artists selected to participate in the Camp are also offered the opportunity to Word count: contribute to the Must be no more than 300 words. program. If there is something you would like to share or contribute please outline this here.
Please attach your Attach a file: current CV (4 pages maximum) *
Please attach 3-5 Attach a file: images of your previous work *
Statistics
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Information in this section is not used to assess your application. Information you provide will be aggregated and used to review access to City of Gold Coast programs.
*Do you identify with ○ Aboriginal People any of the following ○ Torres Strait Islanders groups? (please select ○ Australian South Sea Islanders all that apply) * ○ Children and young people (30 years and under) ○ Older people (over 55 years of age) ○ People with a disability ○ People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background ○ Women ○ LGBTIQ+
Certification
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I, the undersigned, certify that: I have read and will abide by the guidelines for the Gold Coast First Nations Artist Camp 2021 together with any published revisions which are available at www.cultural.goldcoast.qld.gov.au The statements in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I have read and understood the Information Privacy and Right to Information Statement below and agree to the use and disclosure of information as outlined in the Statement. Information Privacy and Right to Information The information you provide in your grant application will be used by City of Gold Coast to process and assess your application and, if successful/applicable, to process, pay and administer your grant. If your application is successful, the Council may disclose the following Information for the purposes of support to the program and/or individual development: • the information you provide in your grant application • the amount of funding you receive • the information you provide in your outcome report; and • text and images relating to your funded activity. The Information may be used by the Council for reporting purposes, training, systems, testing and process improvement. The Information may be anonymised and used for statistical purposes. The Information may be used by the Council for the promotion of this program or the promotion of funding outcomes for arts and cultural development on the Gold Coast. For this purpose, the Information and your contact details may be provided to Queensland Government Members of Parliament, the media and other agencies who may contact you directly. The Council may also publish the Information in their Annual Reports or on their websites. Council treats all personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009.
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The provisions of the Right to Information Act 2009 apply to documents in the possession of the Council.
*I agree to the above * ○ Yes
Applicant Name * First Name Last Name
Date * Must be a date.
Feedback to us
Where did you hear ☐ Facebook - Gold Coast Arts and Culture about the Gold Coast ☐ Facebook - other First Nations Camp? ☐ Kalinya Instagram ☐ Website - City of Gold Coast ☐ Was forwarded an email by a friend/colleague ☐ Word of mouth ☐ Other:
If you needed assistance ○ Contacted the City of Gold Coast contact officer with your application, ○ City of Gold Coast website where did you find it?
Enquiries | Support
Jade Johnson Senior Arts and Culture Program Officer Arts and Culture | Lifestyle and Community City of Gold Coast T: 07 5581 7138 | 0466 667 531 E: [email protected]
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