YAMP

About YAMP

Our ever so popular YAMP program has undergone a few changes. In 2010, YAMP stands for Young Artsworkers Mentoring Program and is open to young and emerging producers, curators, arts administrators, arts marketers, event coordinators, lighting and sound designers and cultural workers of up to 30 years of age. Up to seven places are available and we invite applications from artsworkers from across Queensland.

What YAMP can do for you

Participating in YAMP will give you a unique opportunity to partner with a professional in your field. Your mentor is your choice. You will work closely with them bouncing of ideas and reflecting and critically assessing your work. You will gain industry knowledge and arts business skills, build your own networks and enhance your employment potential. YAMP also provides funding of up to $5,000 towards your professional development and brokers opportunities for you to work within the industry and learn from peers.

How YAMP works

Similar to previous years, YAMP will run for a 9-month period providing a flexible structure to a formal mentoring relationship between you and your chosen mentor.

If you are successful in applying to YAMP, you will commence the program with induction which takes place in Brisbane on the 16th and 17th of April. Induction is a great opportunity to meet other artists and artsworkers, mentors and YAQ staff and learn more about how to make your mentoring relationship work.

You will then set off and develop and work on your own project. Your relationship with your mentor will start to take shape. You will have to catch up or check in with them regularly to get the support and feedback you need to take your career forward.

You will participate in YAQ’s Navigation Arts Business Training program as part of YAMP before you complete the program in December 2010.

How to apply

Applications are now open and close on 5 March 2010.

Download and complete the application form.

Don’t forget to read the application guidelines – they will help you complete the form.

Return your completed form and all supporting material to:

Youth Arts Queensland
Att: YAMP Selection Panel
Level 3, The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts
420 Brunswick Street
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Applications have to be received no later than 5pm Friday, 5 March 2010.

For more information contact our Program Coordinator Luke Briscoe on (07) 3252 5115.