Below are answers to some of the frequently asked questions regarding Women’s Art Prize Tasmania Fellowship Program.

If you have any further questions after reading this page, then you can email RANT Arts to get in touch on wapt@rantarts.com

Q: How can I speak with someone about my application?

A: To speak with the Women’s Art Prize Tasmania Prize and Fellowship team, you need to book an online consultation via the following link: HERE

Consultations are fifteen (15) minutes in length and are on Mondays, between 10am and 12noon.  A team member will call you at the time you have selected the number you have provided.

Alternatively, you can either email the WAPT team on the following email: wapt@rantarts.com or phone RANT Arts on (03) 6411 6891.

Q: I want to apply for the lutruwita Fellowship but would like to speak to someone first, who can I contact?

A: To set up a time to speak with a team member, you are welcome to contact RANT’s Aboriginal Cultural Officer, Bonnie Starick via email at: Bonnie@rantarts.com

Alternatively, you can phone RANT Arts on (03) 6411 6891.

Q: What kind of activities are eligible under the Women’s Art Prize Tasmania Fellowship program?

A:   The Fellowship is about investing in your creative/cultural/arts worker practice and creating space for you to explore where you are, what you need and where you want to be in terms of building and progressing your professional practice.

Fellowship activities and items that are eligible include:

• Professional development opportunities; 

• Mentorships, coaching, workshops and training;

• Self-directed residencies; and/or

• Travel costs (including international) to help facilitate any of the above activities. 

What the Fellowship cannot be used for:

• Delivery or administration of projects by individuals and organisations;

• Activities that have already commenced;

• Curriculum based activities including for primary, secondary or tertiary courses (i.e. universities, TAFE etc); and

• Infrastructure costs including building or fitting out permanent structures.  

Q: What is an emerging/early career artist?

A: An emerging or early-career artist/cultural practitioner/art worker is generally in the first five years of their creative/cultural/art worker practice and is striving to build their career as a professional artist/cultural practitioner/art worker.  

We look to the National Association for Visual Arts definition as a guide: 

An early-career artist, craftsperson or designer is in the initial stage of their professional career. Generally, they have reached a point beyond hobby activities, they may be undertaking, or have recently completed, specialised training or study and are actively committed to professional practice. This may mean they are pursuing new and varied opportunities, dedicating time to making and developing work, showing or performing in exhibitions and at events, increasing public and industry awareness of their practice and reputation, seeking representation and beginning to develop networks and collaborate creatively. Paid work, such as commissions, project grants, performances, sales and exhibitions, is unlikely to be equivalent to full-time or continuous income.

Q: Can I apply for more than one Fellowship?

A: Yes you can apply for multiple Fellowship categories (if eligible), however an individual will only be able to undertake one Fellowship.

Q: Who should I ask for a letter of reference?

A: Referees are people who are well regarded and can best speak to your application for a Fellowship.  

• A Professional Referee should be someone who can vouch for your art/cultural/arts worker practice and give insight into your work ethic, skills, strengths, and achievements Eg. curator, mentor, teacher or peer.

• A Personal Referee should be someone who knows you well and can speak to your abilities eg. family member, community member or friend.

Q: Who will be assessing applications?

A: A panel comprised of professional and creative women will score and select the successful Fellowship applications. Please note, RANT Arts and Bell Bay Aluminium will not be responsible for the selection of successful applicants, this will be the panel’s responsibility and no individual feedback will be given.

Q: How will I know if my application has been successful?

A: All applicants will be notified by email on the outcome of their application. No individual feedback will be given. Successful applicants will be invited to enter into a Fellowship agreement.

Q: Is a report required at the end of the Fellowship?

A: Yes, Fellowship Recipients must complete their Fellowship activities and submit their final report within 12 months of the date of the Fellowship deed accepting the terms and conditions of the Fellowship.

The final report should include documentation, images and/or work to evidence the outcomes of their Fellowship and convey the impact and value of their Fellowship experience on their creative practice.

It is important to note, Fellowship Recipients may also be required to provide progress updates on their activities as specified in their agreement.

Q: How is the Fellowship paid and do Fellowship Recipients have to pay tax?

A: The Fellowship will be paid on receipt of the WAPT "Acceptance of Conditions of Fellowship" form via the RANT Arts Smartygrants portal. Recipient’s will receive a system-generated email with a link to that form for completion. There will be a button where an invoice for the Fellowship amount ($5,000) can be uploaded. Once submitted, it will be processed for payment.

Fellowship monies may be considered part of your income in a financial year and therefore may be subject to tax. Fellowship Recipients should seek professional advice on tax matters and recommend that you consult your financial advisor or accountant or contact the Australian Tax Office on 13 28 66.