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.
"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
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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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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.