Young Artists Mentoring Program

Overview / Purpose

The Young Artists Mentoring Program (YAMP) is about putting together a creative young person, doing the arts practice they love most, with a more experienced person who works in that job or knows a lot about it so the young artist or arts worker is helped along by the more experienced one. They should live in the same region of Queensland, and try to meet, or communicate about their creative work in some way, every couple of weeks. Mentoring is a partnership where both the mentor and mentoree can benefit from sharing knowledge, industry networks, ideas and experience.

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Who can apply

To be eligible to apply you must be a resident of Queensland and aged 18-26 inclusive at the application due date.

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Eligible Activities

Applicants and their chosen mentor must apply for a place in YAMP together with a joint application.

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Assessment Criteria

Applications will be assessed on the following:
- Existing engagement in developing an innovative and or culturally significant arts practice.
- Commitment to developing sustainable practice or career in the arts or cultural industries.
- Ability to describe and achieve skills and knowledge the mentoree hopes to gain through the mentorship.
- A clear indication of commitment to the mentorship from the mentor and mentoree.
- A mentor with relevant experience, skills and networks.

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