The Coronet #13 May 2020

Aword from our CEO Creativity in uncertain times

Silver Tongue Red Veil: by Narelle White, made during an artists' residency at the European Ceramic Workcentre.

The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked the arts sector with arts practitioners, professionals and organisations significantly impacted. We would like to acknowledge those who have been affected by these unprecedented circumstances and wish them well during this uncertain time.

In times of crisis, we often turn to the arts and during this ‘new normal’of social distancing, this has again been the case. Creativity has not been cancelled, but ‘usual’public access to such creativity has. If anything, creativity is adapting to our ‘iso-world’unbelievably well, reflecting the universal nature and appreciation of the creative arts. It is no coincidence that much public messaging of hope is shared using song, story-telling and creative visual

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In such an environment, some artists are discovering the flexible and adaptive nature of their practices, but for many others this has become a time of limbo in which they are asking ‘how long until I can get back on track?'.

In such unusual and uncertain times, The Ian Potter Cultural Trust aims to continue its support of emerging artists to gain valuable international experience, expand their networks and learn skills from leaders in their field. While we don’t know how long the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent international travel ban will last, the Trust is continuing to prioritise grant funding to support emerging artists to undertake international professional development opportunities.

Applicants may not know when the development project they are seeking funding for will be able to begin but can apply with flexible time frames. The specific dates for development projects will be discussed with successful grantees after travel restrictions are eased and they can plan travel accordingly to pursue their exciting professional development opportunity

I would also like to advise you of some staff role changes.The Ian Potter Foundation, (which fundsThe Ian Potter Cultural Trust) has appointed Subhadra Mistry to the role of Program Manager responsible for the Foundation’s Vibrant funding pillar, which includes the Foundation’sArts program area,The Ian Potter Cultural Trust and the Ian Potter Moving Image Commission. Subhadra has worked closely with the Cultural Trust for the past two years and we know she will provide interesting insights into the Foundation’s approach to its grantmaking.

Lastly, I would like to wish you well and hope that you stay safe and healthy throughout these challenging times.

Craig Connelly CEO

Round 1, 2020

New grantees

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For the first round of 2020, 18 emerging artists were awarded $147,916 in grants. Due to the disruption of COVID-19 our latest grantees will be working with the Cultural Trust team to reshape or reschedule their professional development projects if necessary. Our newest grantee's professional development projects will be announced once these details are finalised. Congratulations to all our latest grantees. We look forward to seeing what you make of your development opportunities and projects.

Hamish James

Hamishi Farah

Piaera Lauritz

Benjamin Hurley

Kasey Gambling

Lachlan Bray

Nina Wildman

Nithya Iyer

Hannan Jones

Travel ban COVID-19 Considerations

Antonia Berg

Kristina Neumann

Matthew Linde

Gabrielle Paananen

Hannah Gartside

Jessica Scott

Alexandra Petrarca

LukeYager

Jannah Quill

We are still open for grant applications for international development opportunities that meet our funding guidelines. However, we understand that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent travel ban professional development projects may have changed or it may be difficult to confirm dates.

Please visit our updated FAQs page to learn more about our COVID-19 considerations for applicants and grantees.

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Grantee story

Crafts Narelle White

Grantee story

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Ivey Wawn

With the support of the Cultural Trust, Narelle White undertook a ceramic artists' residency at the European Ceramic Workcentre (EKWC) in Oisterwijk, Netherlands. EKWC is a workspace dedicated to supporting artists, designers and architects explore the possibilities of the ceramic medium.

Known for its ambitious technical innovations, the centre’s team of specialised employees guide the residents in their work and aided Narelle in gaining further understanding of her practice.

Ivey Wawn was supported by a Cultural Trust grant in 2019 to undertake selfdirected practice exchanges with networks in Europe and NewYork, a residency at Tanzhaus Zurich, and to visit shows and perform in programs at theAPAP|NYC 2019 conference, NewYork.

During this time, Ivey connected with other artists who reinforced the importance of maintaining creative and artistic practice at the forefront of her life.

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Apply for a grant Funding Round Dates

The current round of Cultural Trust grants is open until 5pm (AEST) Tuesday 19 May 2020.

For all information regarding current and future funding rounds, please visit The Ian Potter CulturalTrust website.

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