Propel Youth Arts E-Zine

Welcome to another edition of the Propel E-zine.

2010 is already gearing to be a big year for Propel with two new programs arriving!

Propel is very excited to announce the launch of JUMP - a National Mentoring Program for Young and Emerging Artists. This unique program offers artists aged 18 - 30 years a chance to receive funding of up to $5,000 for a creative project to be achieved through a one-on-one relationship with their chosen mentor. Applications are NOW OPEN. Register your interest to attend a JUMP information session today!

Propel would like to welcome the newest member to the team, Martine Linton. Martine will be assisting in the delivery of Propel's newest creative workshop initiative, twentyten. Watch this space!

Check out our latest Artist In Focus interview with Olivia Gavranich. Looking for a job? CANWA are looking for an Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development Officer and Buzz Dance Theatre require a new Administration and Education Officer.

Too hot to go outside? Create an Lego masterpiece, exhibit your design work at Unwrapped or enter the National Youth Week ourspace competition.

Happy Reading
The Propel Team

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Propel launches new mentoring program

Propel is excited to announce the launch of JUMP - a National Mentoring Program for Young and Emerging Artists. JUMP directly supports the career development of artists aged 18-30, and in the first five years of their professional practice, by facilitating mentorships with professional artists regarded highly in their chosen artform. Read more

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Propel introduces latest workshop initiative

Propel is excited to welcome twentyten, a series of arts workshops targeted at creative 12 - 25 year olds. To deliver the workshop we also welcome Martine Linton to the Propel team. Read more

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Artist In Focus

Olivia Gavranich is a photographer and musician and features her latest work in the upcoming group exhibition, Debut. Read more

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Western Australian Indigenous Artist wins Telstra art award

West Australian Indigenous artist Shane Pickett has won the inaugural online people’s choice in the 26th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award for his painting To Stand in a run off fresh water stream. Read more

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Wonky Walls

Looking for something to do in the school holidays? Create your dream Lego architecture with 50,000 pieces of white Lego at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Read more

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The Boys

The Old Mill Theatre is launching its 2010 season at the start of February with the highly-acclaimed – yet chilling and confronting – play The Boys. Read more

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ACO2 tours regional Western Australia

ACO2 are touring regional Western Australia in February. ACO2 connects talented young Australian musicians with the stars of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic performance style. Read more

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The Walls: works on paper

Come to Free Range Gallery to view an unique exhibition inspired by artist Laura Williams recent trip to Japan. Read more

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Vacancy at Buzz Dance Theatre

Buzz Dance Theatre are looking for a new Administration and Education Officer. Applications close 25 January 2010. Read more

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Capture your home

The National Youth Week ourspace competition invites entrants aged 12 - 25 years to submit an audio, video or photographic piece about their home town. Read more

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Get creative in your community

AWESOME Arts Australia invites contemporary artists to submit contemporary art proposals for the 2011 Creative Challenge to be held in 10 remote and regional West Australian communities. Applications close January 29 2010. Read more

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Designer callout for Unwrapped

South Perth Fiesta: Unwrapped are looking for designers to showcase their work as part of the fesitval in March. Applications close 6 February 2010. Read more

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Vacancy at CANWA

Community Arts Network Western Australia is looking to employ an Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development Coordinator. Applications close February 1 2010.

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Fundseeker grant for not-for-profit organisations

Fundseeker in collaboration with The Encouragement Foundation are offering volunteers or not - for - profit organisations a chance to apply for $1000 monthly grant. Applications close 31 January 2010. Read more

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Propel hosts JUMP information seminar

Interested in applying for JUMP - the National Mentoring Program for Young and Emerging Artists? Propel is offering a FREE information session on Tuesday 2 February. Register your interest today! Read more

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