http://culturaltrust.ianpotter.org.au
Applications Open for Australia's Premier Composition Award

Expressions of interest are now invited for The Ian Potter Music Commission Fellowships.

The music commissions offer two fellowships: $20,000 for an Emerging Composer and $80,000 for an Established Composer, to compose portfolios of work(s) over a period of two years. The judges are seeking composers who demonstrate vision, ambition, creativity and a willingness to extend concepts beyond the parameters of their previous work, as well as a strong track record of achievement and the ability to see the work through to performance.

Expressions of interest for The Ian Potter Music Commissions close at 5pm on 15 June 2009. For further information go to Ian Potter Cultural Trust.

http://www.unisa.edu.au/samstag
Samstag Scholarships

Applications are invited for Samstag Scholarships that allow visial artists to study overseas. Each scholarship is for 12 months overseas, including a tax-exempt stipend equivalent to US$35,000 plus return airfares ands institutional fees for one academic year. Applications close on 30 June 2009. For more information visit the website (University of South Australia - the samstag story.

http://www.realiseyourdream.org.au
Realise Your Dream

The British Council Realise Your Dream program awards excellence in the arts and creative industries and offers talented Australians the chance to further their career in the UK. Now in its seventh year, Realise Your Dream provides financial and professional support to help candidates make lasting connections and expand their horizons in one of the world's most vibrant cultural settings. Realise your Dream will offer five creative Australian $8,000 plus a return flight to the UK. Applications close 3 July 2009. For more information visit the website Realise Your Dream.

http://www.export.qld.gov.au
Premier launches 2009 Queensland Export Awards

The search is on for 2009's most innovative and successful Queensland export businesses.

Premier Anna Bligh announced that Queensland's global businesses once again have the opportunity to showcase their export success by applying for a Premier of Queensland's Export Award.

Premier Bligh said she welcomed nominations from Queensland export businesses across the 12 award categories including arts and entertainment. Additionally, there is the Richard Joel Young Export Entrepreneur Award for a successful young exporter and the Dermot McManus Award for export innovation.

Winners in each category receive a cash or service prize, publicity in various publications, use of the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards logo as well as a trophy. Winners of the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards automatically progress as finalists in the 2009 Australian Export Awards held later in the year. Applications for the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards can be submitted online at Trade Queensland.

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