2010 H.C. Coombs Creative Arts Fellowship - call for nominations.

ANU Schools and Centres from relevant areas are invited to nominate for the 2010 H.C. Coombs Creative Arts Fellowship. In 2010 the Creative Arts Fellowship amount of $33,000 will be offered in the area of Performance (including theatre, music and dance).

The purpose of the Fellowship is to allow the recipient to: -

  • engage in a period of uninterrupted creative work in residence at The Australian National University, to conduct research and develop new ideas.
  • contribute to the fostering of the creative arts within the University.
  • interact with the University academic community, staff, students and visitors.

Eligibility:  The nominee should be an Australian citizen or have formal residency status and have a strong arts connection to demonstrate that the benefits of the Fellowship will contribute to the development of Australia’s contemporary culture. The Fellowship amount of $33,000 includes percentages for stipend, accommodation, travel and material costs.

The Advisory Committee: The H. C. Coombs Creative Arts Fellowship is administered by the Research School of Humanities (RSH) and an Advisory Committee. This Committee is chaired by the Director of RSH with representatives from the University Humanities and Creative Arts disciplines. Two independent arts specialists are also invited each year, with specific expertise to the discipline being considered.

Nomination for the fellowship:  Nominations must be supported by an academic unit of the University and the proposal must include:

  • the curriculum vitae of the nominee.
  • the contact person who agrees to undertake the organisational responsibilities in hosting the Fellowship.
  • a description of the facilities available and the academic colleagues who may be involved with the Fellow.
  • outline of the proposed creative arts program and its duration.
  • an outline of the extent of interaction with the University community and any other connections expected to be made whilst in residence.
  • outline of the budget proposed.
  • an indication of the likely outcome of the residency.

Full details of the application process and selction criteria here.

Timeframe:  The closing date for submissions will be 31 October 2009. The outcome will be notified mid November 2009.

2010 Applicantions should be sent to: Suzanne Knight, Executive Officer, Research School of Humanities,
W.E.H Stanner Building, (37)
Please note that only hard copy nominations will be accepted. An acknowledgement of the nomination will be sent to the artist.

Contact:
Sharon Komidar
sharon.komidar@anu.edu.au