Mason Family Trust Arts Fellowship Program (Australia)

Fellows will advance their skills in art, music and/or the art of stained glass painting from English or European Masters. They will also learn from artisans with a long history and tradition of the craft.

Focus Areas

• Traditional Arts
• Traditional Music
• Stained Glass Painting

Funding Information

• Grant amount: $10,000 each

Program Specifications

• Fellows must use their Fellowship payment to undertake applied international research.
• Fellowship research may include meeting knowledgeable leaders, conducting interviews, observation, immersion in workplaces, undertaking specialised training or attending specialist conferences.
• Fellows must manage their Fellowship funds personally to arrange their travel and international activities.
• Fellows must prepare a formal Fellowship Report documenting findings and recommendations for industry/skills enhancement in Australia within 12 months of receiving their Fellowship. ISS Institute will assist with the editing, design and publication of this Fellowship Report.
• Fellows participate in a Fellowship Induction Program and are proudly supported by ISS Institute staff throughout the Fellowship period (and beyond).
• Fellows must arrange for time off work with their employer to undertake the overseas applied research Fellowship. While the Fellowship is being awarded to the individual and not their employer, it is important that the employer supports the individual’s application and will enable the individual to meet the Fellowship obligations.
• Fellows will be supported throughout their Fellowship by the ISS Institute team.

Eligibility Criteria

• Victorian Residents are eligible to apply.
• They are seeking passionate individuals who:
  • Have a strong foundation in their artistic discipline
  • Demonstrate a commitment to preserving and advancing traditional art forms
  • Are eager to learn from international experts
  • Are willing to share their acquired skills with the Australian arts community upon return.

Selection Criteria

• Each submission will be evaluated by ISS Institute team members, who may draw upon specialist experts when evaluating applications.
• Short-listed applicants are then interviewed by a Selection Panel, made up of Mason Family Trust and ISS Institute team members.
• Interviews may be conducted in person or by tele-conference/video-conference.

Application Requirements

• To apply for this fellowship you are required to:
  • Complete the application form
  • Provide a current curriculum vitae (resume)
  • Provide 1 x letters of support which indicate that your fellowship field is relevant and will benefit the industry (eg. peak industry bodies, Government agencies, professional associations)
  • Provide 1 x employer endorsement letter (unless you are self-employed) indicating that you will be supported to meet the obligations associated with this Fellowship (this letter should be from your CEO, Director or Manager).

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