CIAF 2023 Art Fair Registration Form

CATAPULT

CIAF Independent Artist Professional Development Program 2023/2024
QUEENSLAND INDIGENOUS ART MOVEMENT

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair supports an authentic Queensland Indigenous Art Movement that celebrates a traditional and contemporary approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural expressions through stories, design elements, motifs, symbolism and imagery that is unique to Queensland.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

CATAPULT is a professional development and exhibition program for First Nations Artists, designed to create critical pathways for independent artists who do not have formal gallery representation and who are not already working with an Art Centre. This program provides participants with a unique opportunity to exhibit within an Art Fair context, expand their arts practice, and gain access to mentors and tailored experiences that align with their unique artistic interests and curiosities. CATAPULT will provide financial, mentoring and industry support for participants, which will contribute to advancing their creative and economic development along with networking with the broader Queensland First Nations arts sector, providing an even richer experience for artists, visitors, curators and collectors at the CIAF event. This program aims to foster artistic growth, cultural preservation, and community engagement along with funding support to develop and showcase new work for exhibition at CIAF and partnering venues each year. Artists, emerging, mid-career or established, who are not affiliated with an existing Art Centre and who do not have formal Gallery representation are invited to apply.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions while completing your expression of Interest form, you can contact the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair by phone on 0429 708 050 or via email at exhibitions@ciaf.com.au

PROGRAM DURATION

The CATAPULT Professional Development program will run for a duration of 6 months, with opportunities for extension based on participant progress and community impact.

Applicants must consider their time availability to commit to the completion of the Professional Development Package and ability to manage their time across the 6 months.

KEY INFORMATION

1. CIAF CATAPULT Co-ordinator will:
- Work with the recipient to customise a Professioanl Development Package according to the artists interests.
- Work with the recipient to develop a timeline schedule which meets the key outputs of the Professional Development Package.
- Assist with identifying an appropriate mentor who will work with the recipient throughout the Professional Development Program. A total of 10 hours of mentoring will be provided.
2. The Package includes a 5 day visit to Brisbane or Cairns to engage with key program partners to undertake planned professional development activities. Flights, accomodation and per diems will be paid for by CIAF.

3. The recipient will be paid a $2000 artist fee towards the completion of a body of work which will be developed in response to Professional Development activities undertaken with program partners and mentor. Work must be made in response to the CIAF 2024 theme "Country Speaking" for showcase at the CIAF event in July 2024.

4. The recipient will have completed artwork by June 30 and have it ready for shipping to Cairns.

5. The recipient will be invited to attend CIAF July 25-28. If required, flights, accomodation and per diems will be paid for by CIAF.

6. The recipient will have the opportunity take part in key networking events with Buyers, VIP's, Collectors & Curators during CIAF in July.

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Closing Date Monday 8 December 2023

Successful Notification. Monday 15 December 2023

Package Completion Date June 2024

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Applicants must 18 years of age or over to participate in this program.

2. Applicants must identify as First Nations artists and be of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander descent.

3. Applicants must meet one of the following residency requirements: Reside in Queensland (QLD) or have familial ties to Queensland, meaning they have family connections or ancestral links to Indigenous communities in Queensland

4. Applicants should not have current gallery or art centre representation. This program is specifically designed to support independent artists without formal representation.

5. The program is open to First Nations artists at any stage of their career, including emerging, mid-career, or established artists.

6. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the program, reach milestones and commit to a professional working environment whilst striving to achieve the best outcomes for their practice.

7. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to Indigenous cultural, traditional and contemporary artistic expression, preservation and community engagement through their art practice.

8. Applicants must submit their applications by the specified deadline outlined in the program’s guidelines.

9.Accessibility: The program strives to be accessible and inclusive, ensuring that eligible artists have equal opportunities to apply and participate, including those with different abilities.
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CIAF Theme 'Country Speaking'
Personal Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Age*
Nation/Clan group
Remote or urban artist (please specify)
Phone Number*
E-mail*
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Website
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Social Media
Please provide a biography about your practice ( max 150 words) *

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Please upload your CV*

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Please upload 10 images of previous work*

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Artistic Background
Briefly describe your artistic background and experiences.*
What forms of art do you specialise in or have a strong interest in?*
Program Interests
What are your primary areas of interest within the arts (e.g., visual arts, storytelling, traditional crafts, etc.)?*
Why are these areas important to you personally and within your community?*
How do you envision your participation in this program benefiting your artistic career?*
PHASE 1: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mentorship
Do you have any preferences for the type of mentor you would like to work with (e.g., specific artistic discipline, cultural background, etc.)?*
Explain any preferences or expectations you have for your mentorship experience.*
Customisation
How would you like to customise your learning experience within this program?*
Are there specific organisations, institutions, course, or experiences you would like to explore?*
Are there any particular skills or knowledge areas you want to develop?*
Artistic Intentions and Aspiration
What are your primary intentions with your artistic practice?*
What do you hope to gain from participating in this program?*
Describe your long-term aspirations as an artist within your community and beyond.*
Networking & Community Engagement
Describe any community projects or initiatives you would like to undertake as part of this program?*
How do you see your art contributing to the preservation of culture and empowerment of your community?*
PHASE 2: EXHIBITION DEVELOPMENT

Funding and Art Fair Showcase
How do you plan to utilise the funding provides to develop a body of work?*
What excites you about the opportunity to showcase your work at our art fair?*
Are you interested in gaining gallery representation?*
Career Goals & Aspirations
What are your long-term career goals as an artist?*
How do you see this program helping you achieve those goals?*
Are you considering applying to university or TAFE as part of your artistic journey?*
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
- The recipient understands that the CIAF Professional Development Package will include Flights and accommodation to visit creative collaborators in Brisbane or Cairns. Per diem payments to the recipient will be included for Brisbane or Cairns trip.
- The recipient will work with the co-ordinator to customise a Professional Development Package according to the artists interests, develop a timeline schedule which meets the key outputs of the Professional Development Package, and assist with identifying an appropriate mentor who will work with the recipient throughout the Professional Development Program.
- The recipient understands they are to schedule their own appointments with artist mentor and creative collaborators within normal business hours (weekdays between 9am – 5pm) unless an alternate time is agreed upon by both parties.
- The recipient understands that the package will have the recipient working on developing a body of artwork in response the the theme" Country Speaking", ready for exhibition in July 2024 at CIAF or in a CIAF partner venue at the completion of the Professional Development Program.
- The recipient will be paid a $2000 artist fee which will be paid in 2 instalments: 50% deposit on commencement and the balance payable on completion and delivery of work.
- The recipient understands that exhibited work will be for sale during CIAF and that CIAF will take a sales commission of 30%+ GST on the sale of work.
- The recipient understands the artwork sale price will be determined by the recipient.
- The recipient understands that CIAF will pay for the shipping of completed work to Cairns and return any unsold work to the recipient at the termination of the CIAF event unless other arrangements have been agreed upon.
- The applicant confirms they are the creator and artist of the artworks.
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CATAPULT

Personal Information

Artistic Background

Program Interests

PHASE 1: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mentorship

Customisation

Artistic Intentions and Aspiration

Networking & Community Engagement

PHASE 2: EXHIBITION DEVELOPMENT

Career Goals & Aspirations

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION