Bouddi Foundation for the Arts – 2017 Artistic Awards
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Molly Millington - ORiGiN Music Publishing Award for Excellence. From Woy Woy, Molly is a contemporary singer-songwriter who has won numerous awards for her performances. She has recently been recording in studios at Byron Bay and will use her grant to continue that production.
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Min Ahn - Graeme Anderson Award for Excellence. Min, from Tumbi Umbi, is only 16 years old but displays amazing skill at freestyle jazz guitar. He will use his grant to expand and explore a greater variety in music styles and continue with one-on-one lessons
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Jake Cheong - Lee Casey Memorial Award. Jake, a student at Gosford High School, is a concert pianist who has won many Eisteddfod and other prestigious awards. He will use his grant to attend the inaugural Leeds international piano competition in the United Kingdom.
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Tiana Young - ORiGiN Music Publishing Composer Development Award. Tiana is from Umina Beach and is a previous grant recipient. She is a versatile vocalist and is studying operatic and jazz singing at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. She is also composing songs and will perform one of her original songs.
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Mele Kaufusi - John Bell Encouragement Award. Originally from Tonga, Mele received a Foundation grant last year. Her subsequent development in operatic and popular voice performance has been remarkable. She will use her grant to continue her tuition.
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Madeline Bell - ORiGiN Theatrical Award. From Empire Bay, Madeline is passionately interested in musical theatre and the challenges in mastering all three disciplines of dance, drama and music. She will use her grant to take part in workshops with industry professionals.
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Amelia Lynch. From Green Point, Amelia is a ceramicist who received a Foundation grant last year. She is studying at the National Art School, Darlinghurst.
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Shana O’Brien. Shana is a young Indigenous dancer and proud member of the Darkinjung people completing her fourth and final year at the dance academy NAISDA, Kariong. She will use her grant in intensive yoga training, both to keep her body and mind readiness between dance performances, and to provide an income stream teaching yoga between dance jobs.
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Jessica Pearson. Hailing from Point Clare, Jessica has been commuting to Sydney attending her final HSC year at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. Jessica received an award last year for her Musical Theatre performing, and receives an award this year as she makes the transition into Dramatic Arts and acting for stage and screen.
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Riley Lovell. Riley is a young singer /songwriter from Davistown with a strong interest in musical theatre which he intends pursuing after he leaves school.
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Harrison Stranger. A photographer from Bucketty, Harry has progressed markedly since coming to the notice of the Foundation in 2014 when he was still in high school. He will use his grant for a major photographic project in Japan which will explore the issues of ageing and loneliness.
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Gerard Nicholls. An award-winning concert-pianist and composer from Erina, Gerard will use his grant to attend the Composition Program at the Australian Youth Orchestra in Adelaide, to study with leading Australian composers, and to have the orchestra perform his works.
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Tallulah Eden Cobban. Making the shift from musical theatre to predominantly acting, writing and directing, Tallulah would like to enrol in NIDA once she completes her HSC at Wadalba Community School.
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Sam Kelly. From Wamberal, Sam is a classical Marimba player who received a Foundation grant last year. As the marimba is a relatively young instrument in classical repertoire, he would like to work as both a soloist and compose works for film, live orchestra and interactive.
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Harley Lynch. Harley is a photographer from Green Point and is in his second year of studies at the National Art School. He is a previous grant awardee
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Hannah Greenshields. Hannah is an operatic singer who has studied under tutors from the National Opera School in London. She is combining her singing career with studying speech pathology. She will use her grant to attend the New Zealand Opera School in Whanganui, NZ, facilitated by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
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Kelly Griffith. Kelly is from Terrigal and fronts the band Elaskia. She is an acoustic singer/songwriter/
pianist with a soulful indie/pop influence. Kelly wants to record her songs and undertake a promotional tour with her band. |
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1. Scholarships to young students in woodwind at the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music. The scholarships go towards the students’ fees and are $500 each for senior and junior categories and $300 encouragement award:
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Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 |
Senior
Elissa Koppen, flute Alyse Faith, flute Jasper Wand, oboe Alyse Faith – Flute Kyle Gibson - Saxophone Silas Collard – Clarinet Emma Smith – Flute |
Junior
Jasper Wand, oboe Stephanie Kelly, saxophone Kyle Gibson, saxophone Ellora Sivastara – Flute Patrick Johns - Saxophone Charlotte Boyd – Saxophone Sophie Kelly – Flute |
Encouragement
Ellora Srivastava, flute Sophie Kelly, piccolo Charlotte Boyd – Sax Abbey Salway - Clarinet Kayla Huang – Flute Cooper Newton- Sax |
2. Grants
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(a) Imogen Sage – In 2011 the young actor, Imogen Sage, who was brought up at Pretty Beach, was accepted into the prestigious London School of Speech and Drama. This school has been the alma mater of many fine actors, including several Redgraves, Lord Olivier, and Dame Judi Dench. For an intake of 12 students Imogen auditioned with 4000 other applicants worldwide. She was the first Australian ever to be accepted.
The Bouddi Society has contributed $5000 towards her fees each year for the past three years. |
(b) Special Assistance Grants;
$2000 each was provided to two young student flautists in 2012, Elissa Koppen and Alyse Faith. Their teachers had advised both girls that they had progressed to such a stage that they needed to upgrade their instruments at a cost of about $6000 each.
(c) Annual Grants from the Bouddi Arts Foundation.
These grants are made through a process of application and are assessed and recommended by a panel chaired by John Bell.
2016 Grants
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David Ramsden $2,250 Painting Terrigal
David, aged 25 graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) from UNSW. Now working in Terrigal as a visual artist, illustrator and portrait artist, he will use the grant to invest in art materials. |
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Claire Welch $1,000 Painting Bensville
(incl. Peter Godwin award) Claire, aged 17 has explored various art techniques including digital creativity, but finds traditional art practice more engaging and creatively satisfying. A student at the Central Coast Grammar School, her grant will be used for workshop and art courses at the National Art School. |
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Amelia Lynch $2,250 Ceramics Green Point Amelia, 19 and took up pottery in 2012 after achieving notable success in textile arts and related genres. Now studying at the National Art School for a Bachelor of Fine Arts, her grant will be used for fees, workshops and materials. |
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Harley Lynch $1,750 Artst/Photography Green Point Harley, aged 19 is enrolled in National Art School concentrating on photography and digital imaging. He will be using his grant to invest in upgraded photographic equipment. |
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Ashleigh Mounseur $2,000 Script Writing Empire Bay
Ashleigh, aged 23 also won a grant in 2012 to study at Wollongong University and its US academic partner, the University of Miami. Her literary and poetry work has also won many awards but it is scriptwriting that is now her prime focus. This grant will be used for fees at the Australian Film Television and Radio School
Ashleigh, aged 23 also won a grant in 2012 to study at Wollongong University and its US academic partner, the University of Miami. Her literary and poetry work has also won many awards but it is scriptwriting that is now her prime focus. This grant will be used for fees at the Australian Film Television and Radio School
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Toby Wells $2,000 Songwriting Holgate
(APRA songwriting award) Toby, 17 years old, is a student at Narara Valley High School. He is also a seasoned song writer and singer whose ambition is to study contemporary music and become a professional musician. The grant will be used to buy quality equipment to support him in his busy performing and recording life. |
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Mele Kaufusi $1,500 Singing Toukley
Mele, aged 25, is from Tonga and has taken the opportunity while in Australia to develop her singing talents. She has been encouraged to develop her operatic voice by numerous Australian opera singers, and the grant will be used to pay for singing lessons. |
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Jessica Pearson $2,000 Musical Theatre Point Clare (Sponsored by Origin Theatrical) Jessica, aged 16 is passionate about performing musical theatre. She is studying dance, drama and voice at Newtown School for the Performing Arts, and her grant will be used for tuition, workshops and equipment. |
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Jacinta Janik $2,500 Dance Kariong Jacinta has been classically trained with the Australian Ballet and is now pursuing contemporary dance at NAISDA. Her grant will be used to attend summer and winter dance intensives overseas. |
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Siena Palmer $1,000 Singing/Violin Umina Siena, aged 17 is a student at the Central Coast Conservatorium studying classical voice, but also enjoys singing contemporary repertoire, as well as playing violin and painting. Grant will be used for vocal and violin lessons |
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Jasmine Baric $2,500 Violin Narara Jasmine, aged 16 has been playing the violin for ten years and will be using the grant for Diploma of Music Course fees and travel to Melbourne for development with the Australian National Academy of Music orchestra. |
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Tiana Young $1,000 Singing Umina Tiana, aged 17 currently sings both opera and jazz, but ultimately would like to be an opera singer. A two time grant winner, her studies at Gosford High School and the Central Coast Conservatorium have now prepared her to go on to study voice and performance theatre at Sydney Conservatorium next year. |
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Kimberly Gilbert $2,500 Piano Kimberly, aged 16 is a student at the Central Coast Grammar School where she studies cello , and also studies piano at the Central Coast Conservatorium, where she has earned CCC’s most prestigious piano award. Her grant will be used for travel to the US for one-on-one and master-classes with the renowned international Steinway artist, Eugene Alcalay and other performance faculty at the University of Azusa, Los Angeles. |
2015 Grants
Nadia Martich, Kariong Dance $1,500
Nadia is a recent graduate from NAISDA Dance College. She has been successful in securing a place at the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts where she will pursue a Bachelor in Dance degree. She is only the third NAISDA graduate in forty years to be admitted to the Academy. An Indigenous descendant of the Gamilaroi and Bigumbul peoples of north-western New South Wales and south-western Queensland, she is passionate about using dance and music to reinforce and continue this nation's Indigenous heritage.
Nadia is a recent graduate from NAISDA Dance College. She has been successful in securing a place at the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts where she will pursue a Bachelor in Dance degree. She is only the third NAISDA graduate in forty years to be admitted to the Academy. An Indigenous descendant of the Gamilaroi and Bigumbul peoples of north-western New South Wales and south-western Queensland, she is passionate about using dance and music to reinforce and continue this nation's Indigenous heritage.
Gabrielle Paananen, MacMasters Beach Puppetry $2,000
Gabbi's passion for puppetry has required her to acquire an eclectic range of complementary skills. She has developed skills in drawing, painting, and design and has studied production art as well as animal behaviour at a tertiary level. She has illustrated several scientific papers and technical books. While delivering training in permaculture techniques in highly impoverished communities in Uganda, Gabbie learnt that theatre has a place in everyone's lives and determined to make this her career. On returning to Australia she went to work with the theatrical company, Erth, with which she will perform at the Adelaide International Arts Festival. In 2016 Gabbie will undertake an internship with professional theatre companies in the UK. She will use her Foundation grant to participate in a puppet making course by the creator of the National Theatre's “War Horse” and to undertake Master Classes in puppetry at the Bristol Festival of Puppetry.
Gabbi's passion for puppetry has required her to acquire an eclectic range of complementary skills. She has developed skills in drawing, painting, and design and has studied production art as well as animal behaviour at a tertiary level. She has illustrated several scientific papers and technical books. While delivering training in permaculture techniques in highly impoverished communities in Uganda, Gabbie learnt that theatre has a place in everyone's lives and determined to make this her career. On returning to Australia she went to work with the theatrical company, Erth, with which she will perform at the Adelaide International Arts Festival. In 2016 Gabbie will undertake an internship with professional theatre companies in the UK. She will use her Foundation grant to participate in a puppet making course by the creator of the National Theatre's “War Horse” and to undertake Master Classes in puppetry at the Bristol Festival of Puppetry.
Madison Relf, Hamlyn Terrace Photography $1,500
Madison has recently completed her high school education at McKillop Catholic College where she excelled in sports, photography and creative arts. She intends to study architecture at university. Although she will continue to pursue and explore the artistic side of photography she will also employ it to inform, enhance and develop her architectural skills.
Madison has recently completed her high school education at McKillop Catholic College where she excelled in sports, photography and creative arts. She intends to study architecture at university. Although she will continue to pursue and explore the artistic side of photography she will also employ it to inform, enhance and develop her architectural skills.
Sara Gebicki, Brooklyn Painting $1,500
Sara is a young visual artist specialising in oil painting and mixed media with found objects. She sources her inspiration from Bouddi National Park and the Hawkesbury River and and has an ambition to use her art to raise awareness of ecological and environmental issues surrounding those fragile areas. Sara's work has been compared to a young Rosalie Gascoigne.
Kyle Brown,Empire Bay Photography $1,500
Kyle is a talented young photographer with a passion to contribute to the community through the medium of photography. He has recently completed his secondary education and intends to undertake tertiary studies in photography. Through hard work Kyle has recovered from the theft of his photographic equipment and, despite this setback, is again producing compelling photographic work. The Foundation grant will assist in acquiring essential quality photographic equipment.
Kyle is a talented young photographer with a passion to contribute to the community through the medium of photography. He has recently completed his secondary education and intends to undertake tertiary studies in photography. Through hard work Kyle has recovered from the theft of his photographic equipment and, despite this setback, is again producing compelling photographic work. The Foundation grant will assist in acquiring essential quality photographic equipment.
Sam Kelly, Wamberal Percussion $2,000
Sam was a talented woodwind player of the clarinet having received a scholarship from the Bouddi Society. However he has now concentrated on percussion, being a tuned percussion student majoring in marimba at the Central Coast Conservatorium. Still only 16 he is displaying remarkable propensity on his chosen instrument and has performed with such musically recognised bodies as Symphony Central Coast. His ambition, post-HSC, is to undertake music studies at a tertiary level. In the meantime the Foundation grant will assist in upgrading his musical instruments.
Sam was a talented woodwind player of the clarinet having received a scholarship from the Bouddi Society. However he has now concentrated on percussion, being a tuned percussion student majoring in marimba at the Central Coast Conservatorium. Still only 16 he is displaying remarkable propensity on his chosen instrument and has performed with such musically recognised bodies as Symphony Central Coast. His ambition, post-HSC, is to undertake music studies at a tertiary level. In the meantime the Foundation grant will assist in upgrading his musical instruments.
Eva li, Umina Beach Violin $1,500
Eva is a brilliant young violinist who, at only 16 years of age, has been accepted into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Eva has won many scholarships and awards and is already an established figure in the Central Coast classical music scene. She is currently concertmaster for both the Central Coast Youth Orchestra and the Central coast Chamber Orchestra. Earlier this year she attended the Australian Youth Orchestra's National Music Camp with 200 of Australia's best musicians. She has also undertaken a workshop with the London Symphony Orchestra. Eva's ambition is to become a member of a prestigious orchestra such as the London Symphony Orchestra or the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra as well as performing in chamber groups nationally and internationally.
Eva is a brilliant young violinist who, at only 16 years of age, has been accepted into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Eva has won many scholarships and awards and is already an established figure in the Central Coast classical music scene. She is currently concertmaster for both the Central Coast Youth Orchestra and the Central coast Chamber Orchestra. Earlier this year she attended the Australian Youth Orchestra's National Music Camp with 200 of Australia's best musicians. She has also undertaken a workshop with the London Symphony Orchestra. Eva's ambition is to become a member of a prestigious orchestra such as the London Symphony Orchestra or the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra as well as performing in chamber groups nationally and internationally.
Joseph Arrua,Kincumber Songwriting $2,000
Joseph is the recipient of a songwriting grant made possible by the music industry body APRA AMCOS. A talented vocalist in his own right, he has performed for some years in shows and concerts in many venues around the Central Coast. But Joseph has become increasingly interested in creating music through the writing of songs and this has led naturally to an increased involvement in sound production. It is the twin streams of creativity and technology that he intends to develop with his Foundation grant.
Joseph is the recipient of a songwriting grant made possible by the music industry body APRA AMCOS. A talented vocalist in his own right, he has performed for some years in shows and concerts in many venues around the Central Coast. But Joseph has become increasingly interested in creating music through the writing of songs and this has led naturally to an increased involvement in sound production. It is the twin streams of creativity and technology that he intends to develop with his Foundation grant.
Tiana Young, Umina Beach Soprano $1,500
Tiana is just 16 years of age but shows phenomenal promise as an operatic singer. However, since the voices of opera singers do not reach maturity until their thirties, her musical training is careful to nurture her voice. Nevertheless, she is able to exercise her singing talents in musicals and performances of popular music and jazz. She has been a featured vocalist in many concerts on the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney. Her operatic training has seen her progress to being able to sing in six languages over four octaves and she has received Honours and High Distinctions in her musical education. Her ambition is to undertake Bachelor of Music (Performance) studies and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) and then join an opera company.
Tiana is just 16 years of age but shows phenomenal promise as an operatic singer. However, since the voices of opera singers do not reach maturity until their thirties, her musical training is careful to nurture her voice. Nevertheless, she is able to exercise her singing talents in musicals and performances of popular music and jazz. She has been a featured vocalist in many concerts on the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney. Her operatic training has seen her progress to being able to sing in six languages over four octaves and she has received Honours and High Distinctions in her musical education. Her ambition is to undertake Bachelor of Music (Performance) studies and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) and then join an opera company.
Dane Howell, Kincumber Filmaking $2,000
Dane is a cinematographer and photographer. In 2013 he was accepted into the prestigious Australian Film Television and Radio School as the youngest of only 8 students undertaking the cinematography course. Some of the short films Dane has shot have been selected and screened in various film festivals around the world such as the Heartland Film Festival (USA); Cannes Film Festival (France); St Tropez Film Festival (France); Palm Springs Film Festival (USA); and the Poitier Film Festival (France). He has collaborated with fellow Central Coast filmaker, Andrew Lee, on the short film 'Eric', which won the “Silver Australian Cinematography Association Award”. They are currently working together on “Melon Grab”, a project being shot on the Central Coast.
Dane is a cinematographer and photographer. In 2013 he was accepted into the prestigious Australian Film Television and Radio School as the youngest of only 8 students undertaking the cinematography course. Some of the short films Dane has shot have been selected and screened in various film festivals around the world such as the Heartland Film Festival (USA); Cannes Film Festival (France); St Tropez Film Festival (France); Palm Springs Film Festival (USA); and the Poitier Film Festival (France). He has collaborated with fellow Central Coast filmaker, Andrew Lee, on the short film 'Eric', which won the “Silver Australian Cinematography Association Award”. They are currently working together on “Melon Grab”, a project being shot on the Central Coast.
2014 Grants
John Freeman Musician Point Clare $1,500
John is a talented young guitar player, singer and a sensitive song-writer who, at a very young age, shows great promise in developing his talents.
He intends applying his grant to further tuition.
Leslie Gagau Musician Umina $2,000
Leslie is a multi-talented artist who, besides his musicianship, is also a writer and poet, interests which contribute to his song writing. He is also intensely interested in music production and in collaborating with other musicians in sound production. He intends to use his grant in purchasing sound equipment.
Natasha Marshall Singer Woy Woy $2,000
Natasha is a singer-songwriter who is already in high demand as a performer. Her expressiveness is particularly evident both in her singing and in her song writing. She will use her grant to assist in purchasing recording equipment.
Kirsty Pannu Dancer Lake Munmorah $1,000
Kirsty is a talented and highly driven dancer who has overcome a number of obstacles in pursuing her passion for dance. She will put her grant towards tuition fees.
Diane Chaloner Dancer Kariong $1,500
Diane is undertaking Careers in Dance studies at NAISDA Dance College at Kariong. This grant will go towards a Cultural Residency in the Aboriginal community of Elcho Island, an opportunity to absorb the traditional culture of the Yolgnu people. Diane was unable to attend the ceremony. Her award will be accepted on her behalf by Sheree Foley of NAISDA.
Jordan Richardson Painter Killcare $3,500
Jordan is currently in his final year of his Fine Arts degree at the National Arts School. He was one of seven finalists for the prestigious Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship and his work has been exhibited at the Brett Whiteley studio. He will put his grant towards overseas study costs.
SeoKyoung Inn Visual Artist Gosford $1,000
SeoKyoung Inn has a broad and versatile interest in the visual arts, particularly painting, sculpture and film production. She will apply her grant to fund further tuition in developing her skills in various art forms.
Elisse Villalard Photographer Niagara Park $1,000
Elisse is a committed and talented photographer whose work shows remarkable insight into the human condition. Her ambition is to use her work as a vehicle to inspire the viewer and provide influential social commentary. She will use her grant to upgrade her equipment.
Harrison Stranger Photographer Bucketty $1,500
Harrison has made remarkable progress as a largely self-taught photographer, displaying considerable initiative and resourcefulness. His ambition is to proceed to a career in photojournalism and fine-art photography. This grant will go toward purchasing professional equipment.
John is a talented young guitar player, singer and a sensitive song-writer who, at a very young age, shows great promise in developing his talents.
He intends applying his grant to further tuition.
Leslie Gagau Musician Umina $2,000
Leslie is a multi-talented artist who, besides his musicianship, is also a writer and poet, interests which contribute to his song writing. He is also intensely interested in music production and in collaborating with other musicians in sound production. He intends to use his grant in purchasing sound equipment.
Natasha Marshall Singer Woy Woy $2,000
Natasha is a singer-songwriter who is already in high demand as a performer. Her expressiveness is particularly evident both in her singing and in her song writing. She will use her grant to assist in purchasing recording equipment.
Kirsty Pannu Dancer Lake Munmorah $1,000
Kirsty is a talented and highly driven dancer who has overcome a number of obstacles in pursuing her passion for dance. She will put her grant towards tuition fees.
Diane Chaloner Dancer Kariong $1,500
Diane is undertaking Careers in Dance studies at NAISDA Dance College at Kariong. This grant will go towards a Cultural Residency in the Aboriginal community of Elcho Island, an opportunity to absorb the traditional culture of the Yolgnu people. Diane was unable to attend the ceremony. Her award will be accepted on her behalf by Sheree Foley of NAISDA.
Jordan Richardson Painter Killcare $3,500
Jordan is currently in his final year of his Fine Arts degree at the National Arts School. He was one of seven finalists for the prestigious Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship and his work has been exhibited at the Brett Whiteley studio. He will put his grant towards overseas study costs.
SeoKyoung Inn Visual Artist Gosford $1,000
SeoKyoung Inn has a broad and versatile interest in the visual arts, particularly painting, sculpture and film production. She will apply her grant to fund further tuition in developing her skills in various art forms.
Elisse Villalard Photographer Niagara Park $1,000
Elisse is a committed and talented photographer whose work shows remarkable insight into the human condition. Her ambition is to use her work as a vehicle to inspire the viewer and provide influential social commentary. She will use her grant to upgrade her equipment.
Harrison Stranger Photographer Bucketty $1,500
Harrison has made remarkable progress as a largely self-taught photographer, displaying considerable initiative and resourcefulness. His ambition is to proceed to a career in photojournalism and fine-art photography. This grant will go toward purchasing professional equipment.
2013 Grants
Miriam Jones Pretty Beach $3 000
Miriam is a classically trained violinist who has developed a passion for folk music and in particular bluegrass fiddle playing. She has completed an Honours degree in Music at the University of Sydney and received the University Medal. She is a frequent performer at folk festivals with her award-winning band. She has used her Foundation grant to pursue educational activities not available in Australia, specifically bluegrass fiddle workshops in the United States.
Christian Turner Kincumber $3 000
Christian has been identified as a gifted and talented musician. He has won scholarships to the Central Coast Conservatorium of music, where he has expanded his instrumental range, and has been much in demand as a guitarist at local music establishments. His selection in the Musicians Making a Difference Program has inspired him to apply his grant to developing his talents as a Musician and song writer and to acquire sound and media production skills.
Maddison Knox Kariong $3 000
After completing her Higher School Certificate in dance, Maddison pursued her training in classical ballet and choreography before transferring to the NAISDA Dance College at Kariong where she continues to develop her skills.
Arlen Bowling Springfield $3 000
Beginning his musical development as a child with singing and the violin, Arlen has developed into an accomplished woodwind player, particularly the saxophone. His improvisation skills have led him to show outstanding skills as a jazz alto saxophone player and he is using his grant to upgrade his instrument and equipment to professional standard.
Ethan Hughes Kincumber $2 000
Ethan is a young developing film-maker with already an impressive list of documentary and short film credits. He is applying his grant to purchasing equipment and undertaking filmmaking training at NIDA.
Phoebe Woodhead Point Clare $1 000
Phoebe is a versatile young dancer who is extending her repertoire into other areas of the performing arts. Her grant will enable her to undertake voice training, guitar lessons and further dance tuition.
Jessica Williams Narara $1 000
Jessica is a talented singer and musical performer who has participated in musical productions as well as solo performances where she accompanies her singing on guitar.
Miriam is a classically trained violinist who has developed a passion for folk music and in particular bluegrass fiddle playing. She has completed an Honours degree in Music at the University of Sydney and received the University Medal. She is a frequent performer at folk festivals with her award-winning band. She has used her Foundation grant to pursue educational activities not available in Australia, specifically bluegrass fiddle workshops in the United States.
Christian Turner Kincumber $3 000
Christian has been identified as a gifted and talented musician. He has won scholarships to the Central Coast Conservatorium of music, where he has expanded his instrumental range, and has been much in demand as a guitarist at local music establishments. His selection in the Musicians Making a Difference Program has inspired him to apply his grant to developing his talents as a Musician and song writer and to acquire sound and media production skills.
Maddison Knox Kariong $3 000
After completing her Higher School Certificate in dance, Maddison pursued her training in classical ballet and choreography before transferring to the NAISDA Dance College at Kariong where she continues to develop her skills.
Arlen Bowling Springfield $3 000
Beginning his musical development as a child with singing and the violin, Arlen has developed into an accomplished woodwind player, particularly the saxophone. His improvisation skills have led him to show outstanding skills as a jazz alto saxophone player and he is using his grant to upgrade his instrument and equipment to professional standard.
Ethan Hughes Kincumber $2 000
Ethan is a young developing film-maker with already an impressive list of documentary and short film credits. He is applying his grant to purchasing equipment and undertaking filmmaking training at NIDA.
Phoebe Woodhead Point Clare $1 000
Phoebe is a versatile young dancer who is extending her repertoire into other areas of the performing arts. Her grant will enable her to undertake voice training, guitar lessons and further dance tuition.
Jessica Williams Narara $1 000
Jessica is a talented singer and musical performer who has participated in musical productions as well as solo performances where she accompanies her singing on guitar.
2012 Grants
Alice Appel $1,000
Alice is a 22 year-old documentary film maker from Ettalong. The grant would go toward purchasing professional video equipment for use in the production of film for national and international film festivals.
Alyxanthe Hull $2,500
Alyxanthe is a 15 year-old singer/songwriter from Ettalong. The grant would help in the professional studio arrangement and production of her music.
Ashleigh Mounser $2,500
Ashleigh is an 18 year-old writer from Empire Bay and has received a number of significant writing awards including the 2012 Sydney Morning Herald Young Writer of the Year and the Henry Handel Richardson Centenary Writing Competition youth prize. She is currently seeking to publish her first novel. She is studying writing at the University of Wollongong and has received the Dean’s Prize which includes a year’s study at the University of Berkeley, California. The grant will enable her to travel to the US.
Jordan Richardson $2,500
Jordan is a 19 year-old artist from Killcare Heights undertaking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the National Art School. The grant would assist in his tuition fees and the purchase of art materials.
Jasper Wand $1,500
Jasper is a 17 year-old oboist from Forresters Beach. He has twice received the Bouddi Society’s Woodwind Scholarship to the Central Coast Conservatorium as well as the Conservatorium’s most prestigous scholarship. He has attended workshops with both the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestras. The grant would allow him to attend the Australian Youth Orchestra 2013 camp under conductor Richard Gill.
Alice is a 22 year-old documentary film maker from Ettalong. The grant would go toward purchasing professional video equipment for use in the production of film for national and international film festivals.
Alyxanthe Hull $2,500
Alyxanthe is a 15 year-old singer/songwriter from Ettalong. The grant would help in the professional studio arrangement and production of her music.
Ashleigh Mounser $2,500
Ashleigh is an 18 year-old writer from Empire Bay and has received a number of significant writing awards including the 2012 Sydney Morning Herald Young Writer of the Year and the Henry Handel Richardson Centenary Writing Competition youth prize. She is currently seeking to publish her first novel. She is studying writing at the University of Wollongong and has received the Dean’s Prize which includes a year’s study at the University of Berkeley, California. The grant will enable her to travel to the US.
Jordan Richardson $2,500
Jordan is a 19 year-old artist from Killcare Heights undertaking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the National Art School. The grant would assist in his tuition fees and the purchase of art materials.
Jasper Wand $1,500
Jasper is a 17 year-old oboist from Forresters Beach. He has twice received the Bouddi Society’s Woodwind Scholarship to the Central Coast Conservatorium as well as the Conservatorium’s most prestigous scholarship. He has attended workshops with both the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestras. The grant would allow him to attend the Australian Youth Orchestra 2013 camp under conductor Richard Gill.
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To become a member of The Bouddi Society contact;
Narelle Jones
narelle.jones47@gmail.com
