Metro Arts is thrilled to offer ‘MAVA Pathfinders’, a rare and well-supported opportunity for artists to explore new ways forward in their career.
Ensuring a strong local independent sector of artists, MAVA Pathfinders will support three Queensland, mid-career visual artists to explore new opportunities, and to purposefully harness their potential to build more sustainable careers.
Included in the Program:
- A 12-month artist residency (May 2022 – May 2023) at the MAVA Substation which includes:
- 24/7 access to the secured MAVA Pathfinder studio;
- Access to the new and fully equipped workshop;
- Salary $50,700 per annum pro rata (0.6 FTE) + statutory super;
- Material budget of $5,000 (per artist);
- Support from the Metro Arts team and broader network that might include but not be limited to:
- Curatorial
- Marketing
- Financial
- Business development
- Technical; and
- Access to Metro Arts’ local, national, and international networks.
MAVA Pathfinders FAQs
Question: The Call for Proposal document outlines that the MAVA Pathfinder artists are required to be in the MAVA Pathfinder studio a minimum of 3 days/wk (22.5hrs) for the duration of the program. What happens if I can’t do all the 22.5 hours every week or have to travel for work or holidays? Is this requirement flexible?
Answer: Yes, there is flexibility. Each artists’ schedule will be negotiated between Metro Arts and the artist prior to signing off on the contract.
Question: Do the 3 days/wk (22.5hrs) in the studio need to all fall within weekday business hours?
Answer: No, but a minimum of 10 hrs/wk must.
Question: What does Metro Arts define as a ‘mid-career artist’?
Answer: Metro Arts define ‘mid-career’ as an artist who has been practicing professionally for 5 – 10 years. If you’re not sure whether you’re mid-career, contact the program facilitator, Jenna Green.
