The JB Seed – an arts grant fund. Now in its fourth year, this project is unique in its ability to pull together the established and the emerging within the arts community to share resources and knowledge, subsequently creating a sense of community. This is achieved while maintaining the flexibility to operate in a responsive manner, to offer what artists in the establishment phase of their career require to assist them in becoming self sustained.
CATEGORIES FOR 2008 HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED
1. INDIGENOUS RECORDING
2. PROFESSIONAL AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
3. SOCIAL ACTIVISM THROUGH THE ARTS
4. MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP INITIATIVE
This year sees the inclusion of some new funding opportunities created to honour the memory and the tireless work of the late Jacqui McCoy (Geia). Jacqui devoted much of her life to assisting disadvantaged artists from all backgrounds, and in particular Indigenous Australian artists. Find out more about the THE JACQUI McCOY (GEIA) TRUST
Of 2008 round of funding for The JB Seed, John Butler said today:
“When starting The JB Seed 5 years ago, Danielle and I always hoped it would one day grow into something bigger than just a grants body funded by the Trios success. As the years have passed our expectations have been surpassed by the generosity of so many. The fund has become bigger than the sum of its parts with contributions, financial and in kind, from artists and associates including the legendary Paul Kelly and Missy Higgins, industry icons Sebastian Chase (MGM Distribution), Richard Kingsmill (Triple J), and John Woodruff (Rough Cut Music). Other arts philanthropists who have also been moved to contribute include Maureen Ritchie and Paul Gilding (ECOSCORP). As the fund grows I am continually excited by the potential impact the successful applicants can have on the Australian arts community. Bring it on.” John Butler
Visit the JB Seed Website for all the details.