The prestigious Robert Juniper Award for the Arts offers up to $10,000 annually to assist young creatives under 35 years reach their dream
It all begins with your talent
If you are a young creative person under 35 years old, with a strong association to the Mundaring Shire, we can assist you with taking your creative pursuit to somewhere you imagine it could be.
RJAFTA 2023 Scholarship Recipient is
Musician KAYPS
In a strong field of extraordinary creative talent, the 2023 Robert Juniper Award for the Arts is delighted to announce Jett Bieundurry as the recipient of this year's scholarship award. Jett's musical versatility, steadfast commitment to artistic expression, and the thorough and thoughtful approach outlined in his project proposal impressed all the adjudicators. While not mandatory according to the award criteria, the judges believed that Bieundurry's project had the potential to not only improve his personal skills but also create a ripple effect by enriching his community. They unanimously selected him after an intense evaluation of an exceptional lineup of finalists. Read more HERE.
We welcome creatives from Visual, Performing, and Conceptual Arts
comedians, mural artists, magicians, circus performers, musicians, songwriters, illusionists, dancers, actors, film and television producers and engineers, industrial designers, furniture designers, graphic designers, textile artists, mime performers, singers, poets, writers, illustrators, painters, sculptors, potters, cartoonists, photographers, and any other artistic talent that is your passion.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF | Actor Haylee Whisson 2021 RJAFTA Award Recipient. Image Credit Stephen Heath"Winning the Robert Juniper Awards for the Arts has been a game-changer for me as an independent artist, providing both financial support and transformative recognition. It has been an honor to be recognized by such an esteemed group of individuals from my community, and their support has greatly encouraged me to continue pursuing my artistic practice. The award is a testament to the importance of supporting and nurturing young artistic voices, providing a supported platform for artists to tell stories and make work. I am thrilled to have been a part of this initiative and excited to see the incredible works of art that future recipients will create."
Haylee Whisson, 2021 RJAFTA Award Recipient
Tim van der Kuil 1988
“It’s hard forging a career in the arts, let alone doing it while living in the Perth hills.” recalls Tim. “The scholarship enabled me to buy equipment that I wouldn’t have been able to afford otherwise. This helped me to play professionally and make the move into playing gigs in the city, as until then I had only been playing locally.” Read more about Tim and his career working with artists such as Adele, Sia, Taylor Swift, Robbie Williams and more.
Read more about Tim van der Kuil HERE
AUDIBLE EDGE FESTIVAL 2019 | Performer Annika Moses 2016 Award Recipient RJAFTA - photo by Josh WellsWAVE + WALL | Designer Jack Flanagan, 2015 Award Recipient RJAFTA
Conductor Christopher de Groot, 2005 Award Recipient, Robert Juniper Award for the Arts
History of Robert Juniper Award for the Arts
On the 30th April, 1987 a Deed of Trust was drawn up and named the Mundaring Bicentennial Scholarship Trust. Its purpose was to empower a group of trustees to provided financial assistance to deserving young artists within the Shire of Mundaring in Western Australia.
Two of the nine current trustees have been within the organisation since its inception. None of the trustees is involved in the judging which is carried out each year by an independent panel of artists chosen according to the interests of the applicants.
Prominent Darlington artist, Bob Juniper agreed to be the first Trust patron. Bob traditionally presented the scholarships each year. Sadly Bob passed away on 20 December 2012. In 2022 Bob’s widow Patricia Juniper, gallery director of Juniper Galleries, kindly accepted the Trust’s invitation to become co-patron with RJAFTA Emeritus Patron Richard Woldendorp AM. Richard is an internationally acclaimed photographer and long-time Shire of Mundaring resident, and a Bob Juniper contemporary. Please read more about Richard on our Friends Page.
ROBERT JUNIPER AWARD FOR THE ARTS TRUSTEES
Chris Durrant (Secretary), Justine Howard, Gail Palmer, Michael Ryan (Chairman), Jo Meredith, Glen Whisson, Haylee Whisson, Abigail Hall
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 SEPTEMBER EACH YEAR
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The Trustees acknowledge with gratitude the financial support and interest of Friends of the Trust. Friends contribute $25 annually towards the award, receive invitations to events and a certificate recognising their support.
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Image by RJAFTA Award recipient 2019 Olive Lipscombe, from her exhibition Au Nom De La Mere 2020Make a donation
As a not for profit community organisation in the Mundaring Shire, we rely on fund-raising activities organised and conducted by the Trust, and the generous support of community and corporate donations from people with a passion for nurturing creative talent. Your donation enables us to provide Award Recipients with beneficial funds to further their creative endeavours and dreams.
Thank you for your support.
RJAFTA Trustees are volunteers who bring essential skills and expertise to efficiently run our board. We have been incredibly fortunate to have had the support of two such Trustees, Maureen de la Harpe and Annika Moses, who have decided to step down and pursue new endeavors.