Early Career Writer Mentorship 2019

Terms & Conditions
 
Applications

1. Open to Australian residents only.
2. Applicants may submit one entry only.
3. Applications must be submitted through the online form at radiantpavilion.com.au
4. Applications close Sunday 10 February 2019, 11.59pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
5. ‘Early career’ is self-defined by the applicant and is to be expressed in the application form.
6. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Radiant Pavilion accepts no responsibility for entries not received due to technical difficulties.
7. One eligible applicant will be selected by a panel comprising the mentor and representatives from the publisher, Metalsmith and Radiant Pavilion. All decisions made by the panel are final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
8. If insufficient applications are received, Radiant Pavilion reserves the right to invite early career writers to apply.
9. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday 18 February 2019.

​Mentorship

1. All applicants must be available to undertake the mentorship from 1 March to 1 August 2019.
2. The mentor will spend 20 hours with the selected writer, by phone, and email, during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm, Central European Standard Time).
3. The writer is responsible for the production of one piece for publication, due no later than 1 July 2019, including: research, writing, securing images and rights for publication; and all other related activities.
4. The topic and content of the piece is at the discretion of the writer and mentor but must relate to contemporary jewellery and object practice.
5. The mentor will work with the writer to develop the concept and provide guidance through the development of the piece.
6.  The writer will receive a fee from Radiant Pavilion of AUD$1,500, paid in two instalments.
7. The writer must provide Radiant Pavilion and Metalsmith with information on the piece, including the theme and a sample of the text, no later than 5 May 2019.
8. The finished piece will be published by Metalsmith journal in the August 2019 edition.
9. Metalsmith reserves the right not to publish the piece at their discretion.
10. The writer must provide their own personal, public liability and any other necessary insurance for the duration of the project.
11. The writer will ensure that their work is original and in no way constitutes and infringement of copyright, moral rights, or other rights by a third party. Radiant Pavilion will not be held liable for any legal action as a result of the work developed and published.
12. The writer will submit a brief report on the mentorship to Radiant Pavilion no later than 29 September 2019.
13. Applicants will be deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions.