PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The LUMAS Gallery and Sequana Partners Arts Grant Program is a joint initiative by project management consultancy Sequana Partners and LUMAS Gallery to support and celebrate the creative community, providing artists with funding and a platform to showcase their work.
Whilst Sequana Partners operates in the water engineering and infrastructure industry, the team recognises and appreciates the importance of the arts community and made the decision to invest in the creative sector alongside LUMAS Gallery.
LUMAS Australia represents over 250 Australian and international artists of various stages in their career. LUMAS’ motto is “Liberation of Art” and seeks to make art affordable and accessible to new collectors, supporting new and upcoming artists.
The Arts Grant Program will award $4,000 to a winning artist each month, commencing in July 2020 and concluding in December 2020, providing a total of six grants.
Each art work submission must have a clear link to water, sustainability or the environment.
Each winner and their work will be celebrated at a group exhibition at LUMAS Gallery in early-2021.
GRANT TIMINGS
APPLICATIONS FOR 2020 HAVE NOW CLOSED
| JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications open: | 1 June | 1 July | 1 August | 1 September | 1 October | 1 November |
| Applications close: | 30 June | 31 July | 31 August | 30 September | 31 October | 30 November |
| Winner announced: | 15 July | 14 August | 15 September | 15 October | 16 November | 15 December |
July
Applications open: 1 June
Applications close: 30 June
Winner announced: 15 July
August
Applications open: 1 July
Applications close: 31 July
Winner announced: 14 August
September
Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 31 August
Winner announced: 15 September
October
Applications open: 1 September
Applications close: 30 September
Winner announced: 15 October
November
Applications open: 1 October
Applications close: 31 October
Winner announced: 16 November
December
Applications open: 1 November
Applications close: 30 November
Winner announced: 15 December
APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit your entry by 11.59pm AEST on the due date of each month, including the following:
- Upload of a low-resolution PDF or JPEG image of your submission artwork.
- Artwork must have a clear link to water, sustainability or the environment.
- Upload 1-page CV or biography, outlining a list of exhibitions (if relevant).
- Articulation of how the grant will be used / how it will help support you.
- Explanation of your submitted piece and how it reflects water, sustainability or the environment.
Who can apply & details:
- Must be over the age of 18 years
- Must be an Australian resident or citizen
- There is no requirement for an existing artistic practice or exhibitions
- Multiple artists can submit a joint application but must present one final work and if successful will share in the prize equally
- Type of artwork that can be submitted for consideration – painting, photography, drawing or sculpture
Assessment criteria includes:
- Creative, innovative and original concept/s
- Rationale and storytelling behind a particular piece of work/s
- Demonstrated ability and skills
- Clear link to water, sustainability or the environment
- The presented finished work itself must not exceed 150cm height and 150cm width
To Apply
Submit your entry by 11.59pm AEST on the due date of each month, including the following:
- Upload of a low-resolution PDF or JPEG image of your submission artwork.
- Artwork must have a clear link to water, sustainability or the environment.
- Upload 1-page CV or biography, outlining a list of exhibitions (if relevant).
- Articulation of how the grant will be used / how it will help support you.
- Explanation of your submitted piece and how it reflects water, sustainability or the environment.
Personal Requirements
Who can apply & details:
- Must be over the age of 18 years
- Must be an Australian resident or citizen
- There is no requirement for an existing artistic practice or exhibitions
- Multiple artists can submit a joint application but must present one final work and if successful will share in the prize equally
- Type of artwork that can be submitted for consideration – painting, photography, drawing or sculpture
Assessment Criteria
Assessment criteria includes:
- Creative, innovative and original concept/s
- Rationale and storytelling behind a particular piece of work/s
- Demonstrated ability and skills
- Clear link to water, sustainability or the environment
- The presented finished work itself must not exceed 150cm height and 150cm width
