Pictured is Kristy Dickinson (Founder of Haus of Dizzy) one of the mentors involved in this year’s mentoring.
Time is running out for First Nations creatives to apply for the $10,000 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, with applications closing next week.
The Façon Magazine initiative, which is sponsored by Greater Bank, will see nine NSW-based Indigenous storytellers receive guidance from some of their industry’s most successful First Nations artists with one overall recipient taking home $10,000.
In its second year, the scholarship supports a diverse range of mediums including writing, fashion design, accessory design, art painting, music, dance, digital art, film, and photography, with category finalists paired with a world-class industry mentor.
Façon Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Lara Lupish said “As the deadline approaches, we’re excited to start sifting through all of the incredible applications.
“It’s never an easy task, but we’re genuinely excited to see the level of talent this year,” Ms Lupish said.
Greater Bank Chief Retail Officer David Baker said that he was eager to see the artistry of the 2024 entrants.
“We know from last year that the quality of entries is going to be very high, and we’re looking forward to seeing what the final week brings,” Mr Baker said. “There’s still time to enter – you may just receive the opportunity of a lifetime!”
2024 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship mentors:
• Mitch Tambo (world musician)
• Samantha Harris (international supermodel)
• Sidney Saltner (Youth Program Director, Bangarra Dance)
• Professor Chelsea Watego (author of Another Day in the Colony)
• Kristy Dickinson (Founder of Haus of Dizzy)
• Stephen Page (Director of Spear)
• Nicole Chaffey (artist and Museum Gallery Director)
• Travis De Vries (digital artist and illustrator)
• Milly Hooper (photographer and exhibitor at Head On Photo Festival).
Applications for the 2024 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship close at midday on 18 April, with the recipient to be announced during NAIDOC Week on 11 July.
For information visit faconaustralia.com/scholarship or greater.com.au