Backing emerging artists through professional development

Ten Tasmanian artists are set to take their next career step through support under the latest round of the Young and Emerging Artist Professional Development Program.

Minister for Arts, Roger Jaensch, said the program will deliver $80,000 in funding to support artists and art workers undertake creative and professional development activities.

"Creativity is one of Tasmania’s greatest strengths, and we want to make sure the next generation of artists and creators have every opportunity to succeed," Minister Jaensch said.

"Whether you have just finished school or are stepping into a new creative field later in life, this program is about backing people with potential and giving them the tools to build a sustainable career.

“Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we are creating more opportunities for Tasmania’s creative sector, including programs that support young and emerging creatives to develop their skills, pursue their passions and thrive.”

Each round delivers 10 grants of $8,000 to artists and creatives who are either aged 25 or under or are in their first five years of professional practice.

Among the 10 artists supported in this round are Rupert Bullard, a young musician from Hobart, who will undertake a mentorships interstate and internationally; Sophie Coe, an emerging visual artist from Hobart, who will be mentored by well-known Tasmanian artist Amber Koroluk-Stephenson; Mali Davis, a young artist from North East Tasmania, who will develop a new multimedia community artwork through mentorship and collaboration; and Wenxin Wang, a young classical pianist, who will travel overseas to attend piano masterclasses.

The Tasmanian Government is delivering support for emerging artists as part of a $1 million investment over two years.

For more information about the Young and Emerging Artist Professional Development Program, as well as a full list of recipients, visit the Arts Tasmania website.