Regional Arts Australia Calls for Young Writers

Regional Arts Australia invites people aged 18-24 with an interest in storytelling and writing to submit an EOI to be part of Regional Scribes.

Regional Scribes is an opportunity for young people in any stage of their writing and storytelling journeys to overcome the vastness of space and isolation by coming together virtually to meet with like minded peers across the country.

Successful Regional Scribes participants will get to:

• Take part in regular monthly online meet-ups over 4 months (10 in total)
• Connect with peers in meaningful ways via phone and the internet
• Hear from guest speakers active in their storytelling/writing journey
• Receive $500 towards your own professional development
• Access materials to support their creative practice

Eligibility:

• You are between the ages of 18-24 years old
• You live in a regional or remote area - classified MM2-MM7 (search through https://www.modifiedmonashmodel.com/. If you live in an MM1 area you are not eligible for this program).
• You are an Australian citizen or resident for, at least, the period of the program
• You have an interest in writing and/or storytelling
• You are available for the program dates below

Program dates:

Participants should aim to be available on the following dates:

• 20 April
• 12 May
• 9 June
• 14 July
• 11 August
• 1 September

There will be a total of 10 group sessions (other dates to be determined) and additional one-on-one sessions throughout the 4-month program.

Call out dates:

Opens: 21 Feb 2022

Closes: 28 March 2022, midnight wherever you are

Notification: by mid-April 2022

How to Apply:

Please complete the Expression of Interest form.

Contact:

Zoya and Haneen at scribes@regionalarts.com.au

~ Steve Kidd

Head of Arts and Hall Manager