This scholarship is named in honour of Steve Cooke, glassblower, artist, supporter of the arts and good friend to the Cannery Arts Centre. It has been set up with the support of Debbie Warnes, Steve’s partner. 

To encourage emerging artists we are giving a scholarship to our popular Art Lab series. The artist selected for the Steve Cooke Scholarship will be eligible to select and attend our massive range of Art Lab workshops from July 2024 to end of June 2025 and includes a 12 month membership to the Cannery Arts Centre. 

How to apply:  
No lengthy application forms; we want to keep the process as short and easy as possible. 
You need to give us some basic details:

• Name

• Age

• Address

• Social media handles or website links to your works (only if they relate to your application, we don’t need to know all about your private life) and 

• Persuade us as to why you are the best applicant for the Steve Cooke Scholarship. Tell us how you will benefit from the workshops (One-page max)
  You are welcome to include an artist bio and CV but it's not crucial. 

Applications will be shortlisted by a selection panel comprising Cannery Arts Centre staff and committee with the finalist announced in early July.

Important things to note:

• The Cannery Arts Centre Scholarship is open to people over 18 only

• The recipient can attend as many or as few workshops as they like from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

• Scholarship generally excludes artist in residence workshops/courses although is negotiable 

• The panel’s decision is final 

• The winner will be promoted through all our usual channels (social and print media). If you are shy that’s OK we can limit your exposure but we do want to celebrate you and your achievements!

Cannery Arts Centre staff and committee or close family members are not eligible to apply. Previous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application due by email to admin@canneryarts.com.au or drop off in person by Friday 14th June 2024 12noon.

Any queries please contact the Cannery by email admin@canneryarts.com.au or phone 9071 3599 Tuesday - Friday 10am-4pm.