Our Creative Development Grants support eligible emerging creatives with grants of up to $3,000 to kickstart new projects, research and develop ideas or new works, or build skills, markets and creative practices.
Creative Development Grants support opportunities such as:
- The creation or realisation of new work
- Research and development of new ideas
- Developing new skills
- A creative or business mentorship
- Professional development programs
Oakey is an emerging contemporary artist based in Tarntanya/Adelaide whose practice traverses’ sculpture, site-specific installations and sound. In 2023, Oakey applied for a Creative Development Grant to fund a series of one-on-one glass blowing sessions with glass artist Alexandra Hirst at the JamFactory, to build on her foundational knowledge in lead lighting while expanding her skillset to include glassblowing fundamentals.
“My mentorship with glass artist Alexandra Hirst was an incredible experience. She is a fantastic teacher who taught me the basics of glass blowing at the JamFactory. As a beginner, I felt safe and inspired working in the hot shop and have a new appreciation of the material and for glass artists. Without the Helpmann Academy Creative Development Grant I wouldn’t have been able to fund my four lessons and I am so grateful I have a new material I’m inspired to work with.” Oakey, Flinders University graduate
BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION
Please check your eligibility here.
Make sure you read the Information for Applicants guidelines thoroughly and review the application form in detail. We recommend that you read our Grant Writing Tip Sheet and adhere to the advice.
KEY DATES
Applications open on Monday 29 April 2024
Applications close on Monday 10 June 2024 at 11:59pm ACST
For activity occurring between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2024
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Helpmann Academy (08) 7089 0720 / info@helpmannacademy.com.au
Creative Development Grants are made possible through the generosity of John Phillips