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The deadlines for 2009 applications are:
The notes here are intended as a brief summary. Applicants should read the 
guidelines and supporting notes (link here jumps to download link further down page) carefully before completing their application.
Applications for a Dundee Visual Artists Award must be submitted on the downloadable application form (link here opens a WORD file) and must be returned by the stated deadlines. Completed application forms must be signed by the applicant. Applications cannot be accepted by email.
Applications must be accompanied by supporting visual material. This should take the form of:
Up to 6 images of recent work should be supplied in support of an application. These can be submitted on the following formats.
- Jpeg images or PDF files. These should be saved to cd and should represent work that has been produced within the last 12 months.
- A maximum of six 35mm slides. Slides should represent work that has been produced within the last 12 months
- DVD which should last, in total, no more than 7 minutes but which may include edited pieces from a number of works. Original artwork will not be accepted as support to any application.
All applications are considered by the Dundee Visual Artists Awards Scheme panel.The panel help us achieve a broader perspective on current practice and may be a mix of artists, curators, tutors or other arts professionals. Previous award recipients are always represented on the panel. The panel is supported by the DVAA Scheme Administrator who is a Creative Learning Officer with Dundee City Council. The quality of the artist's work and associated proposal is of the utmost importance. Successful applicants will have demonstrated a level of commitment to their practice and have achieved a body of work outwith formal education. The Panel will consider the following criteria before making an award:
1. the quality of the artist's work
2. the expected impact of the support on the applicant's creative development
3. the clarity of purpose behind the submission and reasons given for applying for an award
4. the quality of the information/ material/ visuals supplied in support of the application
5. the Panel will consider how the application will broadly benefit the artistic community of Dundee. If you are not resident in Dundee you should consider whether an application to one of the other artist award schemes would be more appropriate. (See Other Schemes for more information.) The number and size of grants made will be dependent upon applications received. The Awards panel reserves the right to offer a different amount to that requested. The number and size of grants made will be dependent upon applications received. The Awards panel reserves the right to offer a different amount to that requested.
Download links
download application | | download supporting notes| | (Word documents).
The Scheme is administered by Dundee City Council’s Arts Development Team. For further information contact:
Keri McGowan, Arts Development Officer,Leisure and Communities, Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY
Tel: 01382 432479
Email: keri.mcgowan@dundeecity.gov.uk
