Expressions of interest
Applications will open in August 2024.
The Young Creatives Lab funds up to four creative projects annually. The program seeks projects at any stage of development led by creatives aged 18 to 25 years. Successful applicants will have access to:
- project funding between $5000 and $8000
- a two-week creative development residency at Signal
- technical equipment and production support
- one-on-one sessions with a dedicated mentor
- additional funding to assist with access requirements.
Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply, as well as inter-disciplinary creatives such as curators, producers, performers, designers, filmmakers, gamers, composers, new media artists and writers.
Proposals may include an exhibition, installation, performance, conversation series, development of a publication, new composition or screen work.
In your expression of interest, you will need to:
- describe your idea
- outline your plan for creative development and a work-in-progress showing at Signal
- present a draft budget including project team fees, production costs, and materials required.
Assessment and criteria
A selection panel made up of industry peers and Signal creative staff will assess each project proposal.
Projects will be assessed and selected based on the following criteria:
- Innovation and point of difference.
- Idea is clearly expressed and achievable.
- Impact of participation in the Young Creatives Lab on the applicant’s professional development.
- How the idea / proposal engages with the Signal venue and program.
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