Rand Merchant Bank Skills Development/ Mentorship Programme (Johannesburg, Gauteng) South Africa 2021 - 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
23 April 2021.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE PROGRAMME:
The Visual Arts Network of South Africa (VANSA) was established in 2003 by leaders in the visual arts sector of South Africa. VANSA performs as both a development agency and support point for South African contemporary art practices. They aim to develop resources, industry knowledge, projects, and resources that are related to realising the latest cultural, social, and economic ventures for the country's contemporary art practice. VANSA has over 700 members worldwide in its network of art organisations and artists.
DETAILS ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) along with VANSA is offering a skills development and art mentorship programme to female artists.
The RMB Talent Unlocked programme focuses on addressing professional practice and developing an artist's body of work by the means of mentorship.
The aim of the programme is to increase the artist's production of artwork, enhance their audience development, as well as teach them valuable skills such as proposal writing, financial management, and entrepreneurship. The established art mentors as well as many peers will also give the candidates feedback and critiques on their individual artwork. The programme encourages applicants who specialise in a variety of mediums to apply as the selection committee will focus primarily on a wide variety of artworks.
This year’s programme will take place at the Everard Read CIRCA Gallery curated showcase in Johannesburg, leading up to Women’s Day in August 2021.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must be based in South Africa
- Must be female
- Must be 21 years or older
- Must be dedicated and hard-working
- Must be able to work towards deadlines
- Must be motivated and eager to learn
- Must NOT have previously participated in other RMB Talent Unlocked initiatives
- Must NOT have had a solo show/ be represented by a gallery
- Must be available for a video call portfolio review and representation at the end of April 2021
- Must be committed to completing all workshops and mentoring sessions (in-person and online)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME:
1) Title your application: "namesurname_talentunlocked2021"
2) Ensure that your application is no more than 10MB
3) Attach a PDF portfolio containing the following:
- 4 or 5 works focusing on a central theme/ concept
- A brief artist statement
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
- A biography
- A motivational letter (no more than 300 words)
4) Send your application to: projects.rmbtalentunlocked@gmail.com
Please note:
- All COVID-19 protocols will be followed.
- Successful candidates will be notified by 3 May 2021.
CONTACT THE PROGRAMME PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this Skills Development Programme, please RBM directly:
Telephone number: 010 206 9012
Email address: info@vansa.co.za