JUMP is a national framework for developing and supporting mentoring relationships between young and emerging artists, and established professionals in the arts industry. Mentors can provide support for your artistic, professional and even personal development on a regular basis, provide practical insight into your chosen field early on in your career path, and widen your industry knowledge and contacts considerably.
In 2010, 36 mentorship places are available nationally. The number of mentorships available will increase in subsequent years of the JUMP program.
JUMP directly supports the career development of artists aged 18-30, and in the first five years of their professional practice, by facilitating mentorships with professional artists regarded highly in their chosen artform.
Mentored artists receive funding for a creative concept, to be realised through a flexible relationship with their chosen mentor across an annual 10-month mentorship period.
Between mentors’ established networks and the JUMP program’s national reach, mentees also receive direct access to a significant range of professional development resources, showcasing opportunities and industry engagement activities.
As Australia’s newest and largest artist mentoring program, JUMP is serious about championing our nation’s next generation of arts industry leaders, and ensuring that artform, geography and cultural diversity are no barrier to identifying and promoting artistic excellence.
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