Accessible Arts / arts + disability NSW

Projects – Dance (August 2011)
Closing date: 26 August 2011
Decisions advised: November 2011
Projects may start: 01 January 2012

Project grants support the research, creative development, production, remounting or presentation/s of dance works. The aim is to encourage artists to take time to develop a work over the course of its life cycle. You can apply for one or more development stages of a single work. Individual artists, companies and other organisations are welcome to apply. Individuals, groups or organisations can apply for Dance Projects grants.

Artform Development - Dance (August 2011)
Closing date: 26 August 2011
Decisions advised: November 2011
Projects may start: 1 January 2012

Artform development grants provide organisations with funding for programs that develop Australian dance. These grants support programs and services that benefit a range of dance artists. These can include, but are not limited to, national and international reciprocal partnerships, professional development programs such as mentor programs, masterclasses, workshops, international exchanges, management support and peer evaluation. Infrastructure costs will not be supported. Programs can be short term or extend up to twelve months.

Fellowships - Dance
Closing date: 26 August 2011
Decisions advised: November 2011
Projects may start: 1 January 2012

Fellowships provide financial support for an artist to undertake a program of creative or professional development. This may include strengthening their current practice, seeking new challenges, or testing a new creative direction. The Dance Board provides one fellowship grant per year. This is for an established artist in the dance sector who has an outstanding record of achievement. The Fellowship grant is $100,000 over two years.

Contact: Apply online for all Australia Council grants. If you would like a hard copy application form, contact Australia Council staff on (02) 9215 9000 or 1800 226 912.