Tutti artist Louis Constantin at an exhibition of his work. Photo: Emmaline Zanelli.
Named after South Australian disability advocate Richard Llewellyn, the annual grant supports the development and project delivery of professional artists who are deaf or disabled.
The 2024-25 competition offered four categories, with submissions judged by a multidisciplinary jury of artists with disabilities and arts professionals.
Funding highlights include:
A $6,000 Project Grant to emerging author Emily O’Sullivan to develop a children’s chapter book manuscript focusing on innovation and connection between children with and without disabilities; A $9,337 Project Grant to mid-career Kangaroo Island-based visual artist Philip Baines to exhibit his sculptures in the group exhibition Behind Closed Doors at Fleurieu Arthouse in McLaren Vale; A $10,000 Professional Development Grant to Norveline Mackenzie-Stewart to develop her songwriting and performance skills with a mentor; A $24,979 Project Grant to No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability to create a new major play, HIGH, about university life for Rachel High, who is believed to be the first person with Down’s syndrome to complete a degree in Australia; A $25,000 Project Grant to Tutti Arts, which provides international residency opportunities for artists with learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders. The pilot program will see a Tutti artist undertake a residency in Seoul, South Korea, followed by a Korean artist undertaking a residency at Tutti Arts.
It is expected that the funded activities will facilitate the employment of 18 artists and 16 arts workers.
Project Art Form Applicant Project Title Approved Amount Professional Development (Phase 1)
Applications for financial aid are not encouraged.
Professional Development (individual)LiteratureMeg RileyCemetery Flowers$2,428Professional Development (individual)Performing ArtsNobleLeanne MacKenzie-StewartEmbraces and Celebrations$10,000Project: IndividualLiteratureTony DoylePerspectives and Visions: With Voices Now$9,800Emily O’SullivanMaximum Effort$6,000Project: IndividualPerforming ArtsTim Hudspith (aka Williams) Live Music Tour of the East Coast of Australia$5,000Project: IndividualVisual Arts, Crafts & DesignTasha Cameron Hagia$10,000Philip BainesBehind Closed Doors$9,337Eilidh BerenyiBody and Pain: A Visceral Reflection on Endometriosis$6,715Project: Organisations & GroupsPerforming ArtsNo Strings Attached Theatre of DisabilityHIGH$24,979Project: Organisations & GroupsVisual Arts, Crafts & DesignTutti Artsdeudgi – Australia-Korea Cross-Cultural Artist Residency Pilot Project $25,000
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