HELEN DENISE JONES OAM MEMORIAL ARTS BURSARY - NOW OPEN
Calling all young, talented artists - this is your chance!
stARTs North-West proudly launches the Helen Denise Jones OAM Memorial Arts Bursary for the 11th time!
The successful recipient will receive $2000 to support the continuation of their studies or pursuit of their artform of choice.
Guidelines and Selection Criteria
In liaison with Helen, Burnie Arts Council Inc established the guidelines and selection criteria for the bursary as outlined below:
A promising arts student (I.e. visual, literary, musical or performing genres)
Aged 17 - 21 years (as at 31 Dec 2024).
Resides on the North-West Coast or West Coast of Tasmania
Evidence of performance or public display of talent as appropriate to their chosen discipline
Appropriate application stating suitable reasons for being chosen to receive bursary.
Consideration of financial need.
Previous applicants are encouraged to apply, provided the age eligibility criteria can still be met.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9pm SATURDAY 6th December
INTERVIEWS FOR SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 9TH AND 10TH of DECEMBER.
Some words from our incumbent recipient, Sophia Lee:
...I’ve learnt so much in not only in things regarding my degree but about myself as a person and how living away from home can be daunting but rewarding as long as you set up a system for yourself and keep in contact with friends and family.
People also weren’t kidding when they said you'd meet lifelong friends in Uni too, I’ve met SO many wickedly skilled and talented creatives.
The Helen Denise Jones Arts Bursary was essentially my golden ticket, it allowed me to ease comfortably into my first year of Uni. Knowing you have financial stability moving away and settling in is a game changer. I’m endlessly grateful for Helen and the passion she had for the arts which led to wanting to provide her future recipients and creatives with a chance to hit the ground running, it’s something I’ll always remember as one of the first colourful mosaic tiles that set the foundation on my path as a musician.
Sophia Lee - 2025 Bursary Recipient