BAF Mentoring Program Application

The Ballarat Arts Foundation has established a mentoring program to encourage and further develop the aspirations and talents of local artists.

Structured mentoring partnerships allow those being mentored to gain new skills and increased confidence in their abilities, while mentors can benefit from having the opportunity to share their skills and give back to the community by engaging with talented artists.

BAF’s mentoring programs in recent years have involved over 70 artists.

The program has delivered many significant outcomes with participants reporting gaining direction and confidence, a wider network of connections and experiencing deep connections and care as well as personal and professional growth.

The need to support local artists is considered more important than ever given the impact the coronavirus continues to have on the cultural and creative sector, with an exciting mentoring program again planned for this year.

This year the program will be supported by the Rotary Club of Ballarat Inc.

Are you applying to be a Mentor or a Mentee? *

MentorMentee (ie to be mentored)

Mentoring will be on a one-to-one basis from July through November 2025, with the mentor and mentee aiming to meet on at least 4 occasions.

All participants would also be required to attend an introductory workshop on Saturday 14th June from 9:30am-12:30pm in Ballarat, where the mentoring process will be explained and guidelines provided, along with a closing workshop on Saturday 15th November 2025.

Those interested in being mentored or being a mentor are asked to apply here before April 30th.

Participants will be selected based on mentors being available who can meet the specific needs of potential mentees. This could be someone from a similar background and industry experience, or a different background and with a different perspective. Should you not be selected for a mentoring partnership this year we will let you know about future opportunities.

Please provide your contact details so the Mentoring Facilitator can contact you should they have any questions.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Mobile No. :*

E-mail :*

Where the confirmation will be send to

Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal CodeCountry

Please indicate that you would be willing to attend the Introductory Workshop on Saturday 14th June 9:30am - 12:30pm, in Ballarat*

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Please tell us a little about your work as a Mentor, artist or other professional (150 words or less):*

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Please provide a link to your work (e.g. social media/website/youtube), if this is available and relevant

Why do you want to be a Mentor for this program (what you hope hope to contribute or gain from this opportunity in 200 words or less)?*

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What particular skills or experiences would you offer as a Mentor (in 100 words or less)?:*

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Please provide the name and contact details for one referee who understands why you'd make a great Mentor (preferably someone you have previously mentored, even informally):

Referee's Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

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Please tell us a little about your work as an artist (e.g. field, years of experience, highlights and challenges in 150 words or less).*

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Why do you want to receive mentoring (what would you hope to gain from this opportunity in 200 words or less)?:*

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What particular skills or experiences would you like your mentor to have (in 100 words or less)?:*

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Please provide the name and contact details for one referee who understands why you'd like mentoring (preferably someone who knows the value mentoring will bring you):

Referee's Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Phone

2025 Mentoring Program Application