THE MONA SCHOLARSHIP

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    Around 12 years ago, a guy called Patrick thought we should have an art prize for up and coming Tasmanian artists. Patrick had a quiet word with David. David offered $8,000, and the Mona Scholarship was born. Someone else called Jim ran the show for a while. After a couple of years the prize was upped to $12,500, and Lindy got involved. As of 2012, Mona has given 14 artists $175,000.

    HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
    Emerging Tasmanian artists apply to Mona for the $12,500 prize. The money is used to buy materials and equipment for an exhibition at Mona 12 months after receiving the Scholarship. The exhibition is held at the Mona Library Gallery, and Mona selects one piece for their permanent collection. The remainder of the works can be sold to the public, with the artist keeping the profit.

    Alternating images from:
    'The Three Ages of Woman' by Sonia Heap.
    Images © Peter White
    'A Composition of Ideas: Reflective Space for the Player Piano' by Cath Robinson.
    Images © Peter Angus Robinson
    2010 Scholarship Winners.

    DETAILS TO REMEMBER

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    Application forms for the 2013 Scholarship will be available here from June 24, and will close on Friday August 23.

    2012 winner Pip Stafford will exhibit at the Mona Library Gallery from Friday September 27 until October 19 2013, and the 2013 winner will be announced at the opening of her exhibition on Thursday September 26, from 6-8pm.

    HOW TO APPLY

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    Send the stuff below to the address below:

    1. The completed and signed entry form (available in 2013).

    2. A proposal - what you would do with the Scholarship money (less than 300 words). Being original is a good idea. Radical is also good. Crazy is not so good.

    3. A Curriculum Vitae - what is your background, what kind of experience have you had? (Keep this short - no autobiographies).

    4. Six recent examples of your work, preferably on CD or DVD. However, photocopies are fine.
    Don't send original works, there are no returns.

    5. We don't accept late applications.

    6. We don't accept emailed applications.

    7. The winner for 2013 will be announced at Pip Stafford's opening exhibition. All applicants are welcome to attend. An email will be sent, in the days following the opening, advising applicants of the winner.

    INFORMATION AND ENQUIRES

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    For more information contact:
    Lindy-Lou Bateman
    lindy@mona.net.au

     

    Applications can be posted or delivered by hand to Mona at the following addresses:

    POST
    The Mona Scholarship
    Lindy-Lou Bateman
    Mona
    655 Main Road
    Berriedale, 7011
    Tasmania

    IN PERSON
    Front counter, Museum of Old and New Art:
    Front counter, Ether Building:
    Front counter, Accounts Department:
    655 Main Road, Berriedale, Tasmania 7011

    CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

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    1. THERE IS NO CASH. The money is for making art - equipment, materials, framing, etc. (what you buy will be relative to the style of art you make)

    2. If you're a full time under-grad or post-grad student, sorry, you can't apply

    3. We don't cover any classes, courses or study

    4. We don't cover travel

    5. We don't supply credit cards

    6. You need to tell us about any awards, bursaries, prizes, allowances, residencies, scholarships, study or travel you will be taking in 2013 - 2014

    7. You should have lived in Tasmania for at least 12 months before applying. If you win, your permanent residential address must be in Tasmania for the following 12 months

    8. You may live interstate, but consider yourself Tasmanian. That's nice, but you can't apply

    9. If you have a relationship with a commercial gallery, tell them that you're applying for the Scholarship BEFORE you apply

    10. One piece from the exhibition will be selected for Mona's permanent collection

    11. You should be available for quarterly reviews if you win

    12. You'll be advised by email if you win

    13. The Judge's decision is final. No feedback can be given on individual applications

    MONA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 2001- 2012

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    2001: PHAEDRA BROTHERS - Painter
    2002: ANDREW EVANS - Sculptor
    2003: KATHRYN FALUDI BALL - Photographer
    2004: PHILIP MCKAY - Painter
    2005: ALAN YOUNG - Painter
    2007: REBECCA COOTE - Sculptor, glass
    2007: ROB O'CONNOR - Painter
    2008: ALICIA KING - Bio-artist
    2008: JAMES NEWITT - Time Based Media
    2009: SARA WRIGHT - Ceramicist
    2009: JUDITH ABELL - Sculptor
    2010: CATH ROBINSON - Installation/Sound artist
    2010: SONIA HEAP - Installation artist working in dress
    2011: ALYSSA SIMONE - Digital Media
    2012: PIP STAFFORD - Media artist