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SAM Alumni Creative Residency & Grant

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The School of the Arts & Media (SAM) Alumni Creative Residency & Grant supports recent graduates in their professional creative endeavours. This flexible residency program is designed to bolster the development of your creative project through access to ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø facilities, resources and networks.

This opportunity is open to SAM alumni from all creative disciplines.ÌýFor up to four weeks, you will have to access to the resources and expertise of theÌýCreative Practice LabÌý(CPL) and theÌýÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Multimedia and Immersive TechnologyÌýTeamÌýÌýincludingÌýtechnical, production and design advice as well as access to industry networks. YouÌýcan also connect with relevant academic teaching and research staff (where appropriate).

Overall facilities could include:

  • rehearsal and performance spaces
  • recording studios
  • audio-visual equipment
  • workshops
  • props and costumes stores.

Applications forÌý2022Ìýto be announced.Ìý

Read about our previous recipients along with other visiting artists.

  • Applications for the 2022ÌýSAM Alumni Creative Residency & Grant will open inÌýlateÌý2021Ìý(TBC).ÌýKey dates will be announced later in the year.

  • 1. Check your eligibility, as explained below.

    2. Download the application formÌýfrom the aboveÌýlink. The form will ask:

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    • Graduate details:Ìýmajor/degree/honours/PhD, year graduated, student number (if known)
    • Project description:Ìý200–300 words max.
    • The benefit of the residency to your project and your practice:Ìý100 words max.
    • Facilities and resources:Ìýoutline what you intend to use, both in theÌýschool and your own.Ìý
    • Support material:ÌýCV, bio,ÌývideoÌýand photo documentation of previous work(s).
    • Budget:Ìýplease use theÌýtemplate provided.
    • Schedule:Ìýhow you’ll use your time.ÌýAgain, we have provided a template.Ìý
    • Preferred dates:Ìýsubject to availability.

    3. Double-check your links to supporting material thenÌýsendÌýyour completed formÌývia email.

    4. We will send you a confirmation of receipt. Please check with us if you don’t receive a confirmation email.Ìý

    5. We will contact youÌýearly DecemberÌý2021.

  • Applications for the 2022ÌýSAM Alumni Creative Residency & Grant will open inÌýlateÌý2021Ìý(TBC).ÌýKey dates will be announced later in the year.

  • Major, Program, Degree, Honours, PhDÌý
    The SAM Alumni Residency Program is open to creative practitioners who have graduated from ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Sydney and completed with a major or equivalent pathway and/or postgraduate studies in the School of the Arts & Media (SAM).Ìý

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    Studies can have been in any discipline within SAM. The disciplines are: Creative Writing, Dance,ÌýEnglish, FilmÌýStudies, Media, Music, and Theatre and Performance.

    YearsÌý
    Graduates who completed their studies between 2010–2020Ìýinclusive are eligible to apply.

    ProfessionalÌýpracticeÌý
    You need to have completed at least one professional creative output,Ìýfor example,Ìýa paid production/performance; publication; public film screening; exhibition; commissioned music composition; music recording.ÌýIf unsure, please contact usÌýbyÌýemail.

  • YourÌýcreativeÌýpracticeÌý
    Demonstrate your record as a creative practitioner in your chosen field(s).

    ProjectÌýambitionÌý
    Describe what you want out of this residency and how it might fit into a project and/or your artistic ambition.

    ProjectÌýfeasibilityÌý
    Can you do what you are planning to do within the timeframe and resources available?

  • It is expected that you will share some part of your process and/or results of the residency. We ask that you engage with students and/or staff in some way. This may be in the form of a masterclass, public showing, seminar presentation.

    We will discussÌýengagementÌýopportunities with the recipient(s). You can see our areas of research and practice on theÌýSAMÌýwebsite.

    The successful applicant will be required to write a brief report at the conclusion of the residency. This helps us to support future residencies.

  • We can offer:

    • rehearsal spaces
    • Io Myers Studio, a flexible flat floor performance studio
    • Studio One, a black box performance and rehearsal studio
    • sound recording studios
    • stop-motion animation studio
    • music rehearsal rooms
    • audio-visual equipment (video cameras, video and slide projectors, theatre and film lights, sound recording equipment)
    • props and costumes.

    Read more about our venues here.

    We will do our best to match your preferred times to your requested resources.

    If you have any questions, please contact us viaÌýemail.

  • Assessment ofÌýapplicationsÌý
    Applications will be assessed by ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø academic and professional staff, a ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø alumni representative, and an invited industry guest.

    AnnouncementÌý
    All applicants will be notifiedÌýearly December 2021. Timing is dependent on the number of applications and the complexity of selection process.

  • What are the disciplines in SAM?Ìý
    Creative WritingÌý
    DanceÌý
    English and Literary StudiesÌý
    Film StudiesÌý
    MediaÌýÌý
    MusicÌý
    Theatre and Performance

    Can groups apply?Ìý
    Yes.

    What if I’m part of a group and the only SAM Alumni?Ìý
    This is fineÌýifÌýthe SAM Alumni is a key member of the group.

    What if I work across disciplines?Ìý
    Artists who work within a focused discipline or across a range of disciplines are welcome.