Student Sponsorship Scheme 2011

In an effort to support the inspirational work of young emerging West Australian textile artists, we offer encouragement in the form of sponsoring a student each year. Information and past award winners can be seen on our website.

Selection will soon be taking place for work achieved in the current academic year by an enrolled student in years 11 and 12. This scheme has now been opened to tertiary students studying at WA Polytechnic and Universities.

Teachers are encouraged to inform their students about this scheme at the beginning of each year. Invite Silk Wholesalers to attend end of year textile exhibitions; we are always on the lookout for young talented textilists, and often invite applications.

Anyone interested in nominating themselves, a friend, a promising student are invited to do so. All applications from third parties must be supported by a letter of interest from the student.

Who Can Apply

• The applying student will be in years 11 or 12, there is no requirement to apply through your school or teacher, or at tertiary level in fashion or textiles.
• The selected student will be using Silk as their preferred medium, have a relevant career pathway in mind and be prepared to attend an informal interview

When to Apply

• Between November 2011 and 31 March 2012  

What Happens Next

• Applicants are encouraged to support their nomination with visual aids such as electroic photographs or DVD’s, and a brief artist’s statement. Applicants under consideration will be asked at attend an informal interview early in the year.
• The Sponsored Student will be advised shortly after the opening of ‘Perspectives’ at the Art Gallery of WA, early April, where all fibre/textile entrants will be automatically considered.

What’s in this for You  

Our ‘student of the year’ and his/her school/institution will receive recognition and therefore encourage others to follow on in the wonderful world of textiles as a career choice.  

• You will receive a generous encouragement pack containing lots of silk to encourage experiment and variety.
• Our sponsored student with winning garment will be displayed at the WA Craft, Quilt & Stitch Show, Wearable Art Exhibition, at Claremont Showgrounds, August 2012.  This is an annual national exhibition for adults and student’s, attracting great interest. For student entrants, it’s an encouragement award-winning exhibition.
• You will be offered a Gallery page at www.silkwholesalers.com.au  where a display portfolio of work, artist profile, contact details etc. can be viewed
• A discount on silk purchased (for own use) valid for 12 months
• Continued support and encouragement can be expected for our small but growing community of sponsored students

What’s in this for Us

• We get to help young talented West Australians explore their potential in textiles as a career option, with or without a dedicated textile unit at school or a privileged background. 
• We see a lot of our silk in exhibitions, on catwalks and in the hands of young and talented fashion designers, it’s very satisfying!
• You spread the word, and the word is SILK, and we hope you will always tell them where to get it !

 

Contact: carol@silkwholesalers.com.au