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Monday, 30 August

Calling artists for 2011 JUMP national mentoring program

Youth Arts Queensland (YAQ) invites artists from across Australia to apply for the 2011 JUMP national mentoring program for young and emerging artists, with applications open today, 30 August.

Friday, 20 August

Two new State Partners for JUMP

Youth Arts Queensland (YAQ) announces CarriageWorks and Melbourne Fringe as its new state partners in the delivery of JUMP, the national mentoring program for young and emerging artists.

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Monday, 13 September

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Are you a young Australian artist on the cusp of a great career?

You’re producing excellent work in your artform, and know where you’re headed - but do you have the expert advice and national network to match??

JUMP can make sure that you do.

As Australia's largest artist mentoring program, JUMP is supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, managed nationally by Youth Arts Queensland, and delivered in collaboration with state delivery partners.

For more information, click through to the about section of this site.

applications

Applications for the 2011 JUMP program are currently open, closing 22 October 2010. Make sure you read the faqs section of this site thoroughly. When you're ready to download application forms, use the button below to click through to the applications section of this site - and go for it!

(Please note, some changes have been made to the application process since JUMP’s first round. So even if you’ve applied before, make sure you re-read the faqs section before downloading your 2011 application forms.)

refer an artist

Do you know a young and emerging artist just poised for an opportunity like JUMP? Or an established professional artist who’d be an ideal mentor? We can introduce them to JUMP on your behalf.