Upcoming Opportunities for Emerging Artists

BY ANTONIA ZAPPIA

 

Interested in participating in a workshop or competition?

We’ve compiled a list of this month’s opportunities for emerging artists to help you stay informed.

 

NATIONAL

 

APRA 2015 Professional Development Awards
Held biannually, this competition allows artist to showcase a folio of selected works with 1st prize taking $15 000.
Closes August 23, http://apraamcos.com.au/pda.

 

Plus1 2015/16
Matched funding program pairing not-for-profit arts organisations with the private sector.
Closes August 28, https://www.creativepartnershipsaustralia.org.au/how-we-can-help/programs/plus1.

 

QLD

Workshop: Guest Speaker JMC Alumni Liam Clifford
Attend August 28, 11.30am – 12.30pm, more info http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/workshops/guest-speaker-gues-speakerjmc-alumni-liam-clifford.

 

The Backbone 2High Festival
Composers, musicians, and bands can apply to participate in the festival.
Closes August 30, http://www.2highfestival.com.au/.

 

2015 Grant McLennan Fellowship
Travel to London, New York, or Berlin to grow your musical culture.
Applications close August 31, http://www.qmusic.com.au/index.cfm?contentID=614&articleID=10660.

 

NSW

 

Sydney Conservatorium of Music Events:

‘About Music: Transforming Music Production’
Attend August 24, 5pm, more info http://music.sydney.edu.au/events/about-music-transforming-music-production-24-08-2015.

 

‘Piano Masterclass – Lisa Moore’
Attend August 24, 2pm, more info http://music.sydney.edu.au/events/piano-masterclass-lisa-moore-24-08-2015.

 

‘About Music – Musical Investment’
Attend August 31, 5pm, more info http://music.sydney.edu.au/events/about-music-musical-investment-31-08-2015.

 

VIC

 

Melbourne Music Bank Contest
Entries close August 23, http://info.bankofmelbourne.com.au/melbmusicbank/.

 

Crucibles of Creativity
Attend August 25, 6.30pm – 7.30pm, more info http://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/5598-crucibles-of-creativity.

 

JMC Academy. Guest Speaker: JMC Alumni Liam Clifford
Attend August 26, 11.30am – 12.30pm, http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/workshops/guest-speaker-gues-speakerjmc-alumni-liam-clifford.

 

Orkeztra Glasso Bashalde Composition Competition
Closes August 30, http://musicfeast.com.au/take-part/.

 

WA

 

DCA Arts Development Funding

Closes August 27, http://www.dca.wa.gov.au/funding/grants-programs/arts-development/.