Applications are now open for the inaugural The Independent Arts Foundation Creative Writing Mentorship for activity taking place from January 1-December 31, 2011.

The Independent Arts Foundation Creative Writing Mentorship, aside from being a mouthful of a name, aims to support the professional development of a South Australian creative writer (aged 26 and under) to work with a mentor to further develop their art.

The Independent Arts Foundation Creative Writing Mentorship is valued at $3250.

Applicants must be aged 26 or under at time of application.

Application guidelines and forms can be downloaded from the Carclew Youth Arts Website.

Carclew Youth Arts Industry Development staff are available to provide information and support for those applying for the Mentorship. Please call (08) 8361 9777 to make an appointment.

Applications close 5pm, September 15, 2010.