2023 Call-out for Contemporary Artists

AWESOME Arts is looking for contemporary artists/arts educators with experience working with young people in diverse communities.

Successful artists will be added to our database for consideration for the Creative Challenge program and specific projects as they arise.

Artists can specialise in any area of the arts including visual, media, performing, sculpture, literature, music etc 
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About Creative Challenge
Creative Challenge is AWESOME’s year-round artist-in-residency program that celebrates the bright young things living in regional and remote Western Australia. Two artists work in each community for a one or two week residency to share their knowledge and skills. The program is process-driven, involving participants in research, conceptual development, and creation of artwork that communicates the uniqueness of their community.

These residencies aim to spark creative play, independent thinking, and storytelling, with our key aspiration being to give voice to young West Australian’s living in regional and remote communities. The program is renowned for offering high quality arts experiences, encouraging young people to consider their individual and collective community identity.

AWESOME takes a community centred approach to Creative Challenge by asking each of the participating schools what areas, themes, and arts modalities they would like to explore and selecting artists based on these needs. Unless you are applying as a pair, AWESOME will pair up artists (usually across different artforms) for innovative and enriching project collaborations.
For more information about this AWESOME program please watch this short video.
About the theme "Bloom"


What does the world need more of and how can we make it happen?

In 2023 we’re asking West Australian children to plant seeds for the future. Bloom asks what conditions do we need to innovate, grow, and thrive. And asks how do we cultivate the right environment to make change. Creative Challenge celebrates the imaginative power of young people and extends an invitation to flourish, expand, and bloom.
Effects of COVID-19
AWESOME Arts is a COVID safe workplace and is adhering to all government and health requirements to protect the WA community.
Eligability
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing artist and/or,
- Minimum qualification tertiary qualifications in a relevant arts/education discipline.
- Must have or obtain a current West Australian Working with Children Check.
- Experience working with young people and/or in a school environment.
- Experience working on community arts projects.

Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working with Indigenous people.
- Experience working in rural and remote communities.

Preference will be given to candidates who:
• Deliver high quality artists experiences for participants.
• Demonstrate they can effectively involve young people in a creative process.
• Incorporate professional learning opportunities for educators.
• Link their creative process to the current Western Australian Curriculum.
How to Apply
Please submit:
• Complete artist application questions below and submit

Essential Supporting Documentation:
• CV (1 page)
• 2 professional referee contacts
• 3 images of previous work and/or a link to a website

Submit supporting documentation via email to:
Angela Ringuet
Community Arts Officer 
communityarts@awesomearts.com 
Subject line: 2023 AWESOME Creative Challenge Application
Further Information
•      For further information and to view previous Creative Challenge Projects, please look at the AWESOME Arts website and Facebook page:
- http://www.awesomearts.com/ 
- https://www.facebook.com/awesomeartsau/

Artist Application Questions
Full Name *
Email Address *
Contact Phone Number *
Where in Western Australia are you based? *
What arts modalities do you explore with your practice? *
Please tick all that apply.
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Link to Website
Please include a link to professional website if you have one, or social media handles.
Do you have a current West Australian Working With Children Check? *
All AWESOME Artists are required to provide a scanned copy of a valid WWCC.
Required
If not, are you willing to obtain a working with children check? *
Required
Do you have experience driving in Regional/Remote WA? *
(Please note lack of experience does not exclude you from the application process)
1. Describe your arts practice and facilitation, as it relates to contemporary process-driven community arts. *
(Recommended length between 100- 300 words)
2. Drawing on your experience, explain how you would go about creatively engaging with children and young people in regional and remote WA. In particular, discuss your previous experience working in schools/education facilities and name any regional schools if applicable. *
(Recommended length between 100- 300 words)
3. Tell us how you would approach the 2023 project theme "Bloom". In particular, describe how you might use your own arts practice to facilitate exploration of local culture, identities, and self expression. *
This is just an example of how you would start discussions with the community. We don't need to know what the final outcome would be as this would be led by the process in the community. (Recommended length between 100- 300 words)
4. Please detail any previous experience delivering a sponsorship message; handling sponsor materials including signage, merchandise and message promotion. *
(Recommended length between 100- 300 words)
I will email the following support documents: *
Applications currently OPEN! 

Submit supporting documentation via email to: Angela Ringuet, Community Arts Officer communityarts@awesomearts.com Subject line: 2023 AWESOME Creative Challenge Application.
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