2025 Brenda Clouten Memorial Art Scholarship: Applications Now Open

The Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the prestigious 2025 Brenda Clouten Memorial Art Scholarship. This scholarship, established to honor the memory of Brenda Clouten, aims to support and nurture emerging artistic talent in the Hunter region.

The scholarship provides a significant opportunity for young artists to advance their careers and develop their artistic practice. It offers financial support and professional development opportunities to recipients, enabling them to pursue further education, create new bodies of work, or undertake artistic residencies.

Eligible applicants must be emerging artists aged 30 or under, residing in the Hunter region of New South Wales. The scholarship is open to practitioners across various visual art disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, and new media.

Successful applicants will be selected based on the quality and potential of their work, their commitment to their artistic practice, and their proposed use of the scholarship funds. The selection process will be overseen by a panel of art professionals and representatives from MRAG.

The Brenda Clouten Memorial Art Scholarship has played a crucial role in launching the careers of numerous local artists since its inception. It stands as a testament to Brenda Clouten’s passion for the arts and her commitment to supporting emerging talent in the region.

Interested artists are encouraged to visit the MRAG website for full application details, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines.