ANAT Locale is a mentorship program connecting South Australian emerging and early-career artists with established practitioners from ANAT’s national alumni network. In 2026, Locale offers three mentorships with dedicated time for one-on-one, online conversations with a focus on reflection, advice and dialogue across art, science and technology.

ANAT Locale is a rare, paid opportunity for personalised sessions with leading interdisciplinary practitioners from across Australia. With no requirement to produce a final project, the emphasis is on meaningful professional development, while building connections within a broader national creative community.

There are three individual mentorships on offer. Artists can indicate their areas of practice and/or interest in their application, and if selected, will be paired with up to four mentors.

Each mentorship includes:

• 4 x 1-hour online sessions, one-on-one with your mentor/s (via Zoom)
• A wrap-up online meeting with ANAT’s CEO (up to 1 hour)
• A mentoring relationship shaped around your genuine needs at this stage of your practice
• Space to explore curiosity and cross-disciplinary thinking that opens new pathways of creative intent

Artist fees:
Artists will be paid for their time to participate in the program based on NAVA’s Code of Practice. The fee is $40 per hour for each mentoring session and the final wrap up meeting with ANAT’s CEO – a total artist fee of $200, plus superannuation. 

Mentors will also be paid for their time.

Important Dates
Applications open: Thursday 28 May 2026
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Notification of outcome: Friday 14 August 2026
Mentorship period: September to November 2026

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