Our FPS Graduate Awards, not only provided an avenue for young artists / recent graduates facilities to create their artworks, and connections/avenues to sell their artworks, they also provide opportunity for professional development and employment, via conducting workshops or curating exhibitions.
FPS Annual Printmaking Graduate Scholarship
Generously sponsored by art collector and patron of the arts Robin Bowen
Generously sponsored by art collector and patron of the arts Robin Bowen
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This is offered annually to 3 students, one from each of Monash University, VCA and RMIT and includes, one year membership, 3 months studio access, group exhibition participation and mentorship for both artistic and professional practice. Opportunities to curate, conduct workshops, and participate in interstate art fairs are all additional possibilities that can be offered.
FPS Graduate Printmaking Scholarship recipients receive 24hr Print Studio Access, (rent free) for 3 months. The Firestation Print Studio provides artists with access to a wide range of professional printmaking equipment and facilities for etching, relief printing, letterpress and monoprinting. The Studio is well-ventilated, air-conditioned, and heated. We provide a collegiate, supportive community environment in the fabulous Heritage Malvern Firestation Building. Studio access during the residency is in a shared studio, with an online booking system to reserve the preferred press/space up to a month in advance. FPS supplies Access Printmakers with newsprint, rags, clean up solutions and the list of facilities below. Printers need to provide their own - printing paper, ink, tarlatan, plates, carving / etching tools Recipients receive a plan drawer for the 3 month period. There is a Free private parking area for members at the back of the studio - fits approx 4 cars. Paid Council car park next door also. FACILITIES:
FPS MAIN PRINT STUDIO
FPS attends Sydney Contemporary every second year and selects three Scholarship participants to exhibit at this prestigious art fair. |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Each of the opportunities below are offered on a case by case basis, relevant to the professional interests, knowledge and abilities of the recipients: to assist local, interstate, or international renowned printmakers to conduct workshops; to conduct their own workshop at FPS (and paid NAVA approved teachers fees); to be mentored for Professional Practice in order to advance their visual arts career by experienced Arts Professionals; to curate exhibitions; to conduct a solo exhibition at FPS in the following years (by application)
Previous Scholarship Participants have:
Each of the opportunities below are offered on a case by case basis, relevant to the professional interests, knowledge and abilities of the recipients: to assist local, interstate, or international renowned printmakers to conduct workshops; to conduct their own workshop at FPS (and paid NAVA approved teachers fees); to be mentored for Professional Practice in order to advance their visual arts career by experienced Arts Professionals; to curate exhibitions; to conduct a solo exhibition at FPS in the following years (by application)
Previous Scholarship Participants have:
- Conducted one or more workshops receiving $500 for one day workshop
- Have curated group exhibitions for FPS Gallery
- Have exhibited at Sydney Contemporary and seen large scale print based works be acquired into substantial private collections
- Have been employed as FPS technicians
- Have been employed as Gallery Assistants
- Have been employed to supervise Lino Club sessions
- Have been recommended for and received employment at organisations that collaborate with FPS
POLYTECHNIC MEMBERSHIP PRIZE
The Firestation Print Studio also provides a prize of membership to two graduates from Melbourne Polytechnic annually.
Internships for Students
We are also available to take Interns for short periods for those who want to see a Community Art Facility in action, take part and learn... If you are a student and wish to learn about Community Print Facilities, don't hesitate to contact us.
Graduate Curators
If you are a graduate curator and would like to curate a show, please contact us.
The Firestation Print Studio also provides a prize of membership to two graduates from Melbourne Polytechnic annually.
Internships for Students
We are also available to take Interns for short periods for those who want to see a Community Art Facility in action, take part and learn... If you are a student and wish to learn about Community Print Facilities, don't hesitate to contact us.
Graduate Curators
If you are a graduate curator and would like to curate a show, please contact us.
ADFAS Young Emerging Printmakers Residency
Launched this year ADFAS Young Emerging Printmakers Residency, includes a private on site studio for 6 months.
Eligibility: Australia resident, Aged 18-25
OPEN FOR 2025 APPLICATION NOW - Due Dec 6th 2024 download ENTRY FORM
Launched this year ADFAS Young Emerging Printmakers Residency, includes a private on site studio for 6 months.
Eligibility: Australia resident, Aged 18-25
OPEN FOR 2025 APPLICATION NOW - Due Dec 6th 2024 download ENTRY FORM
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