AIMS

· To acknowledge the contribution of Geoffrey Walker to Australian ceramics, with the presentation of a grant of up to $500 to a member of Suncoast Clayworkers of more than 12 months standing, to  undertake further skill development.

· To increase the skills development and resources of Suncoast Clayworkers members.

CONCEPT
The skills development program to be undertaken must be one that is relevant and acceptable to Suncoast Clayworkers management committee. The program may be of a local, state, national or international origin.

The grant cannot be used for

· The self promotion of the applicant, their work or their studio.

· The purchase of ceramic materials or equipment (except if included in program fees).

· Any subscriptions or membership of other organizations.

The recipient of the grant must undertake in writing, to conduct a skills transfer workshop, demonstration or lecture (including the production of printed notes) within 3 months of the completion of the skills development program. This will be done at no cost to Suncoast Clayworkers in regard to tutorial fees.

All applications must be made in writing on the application form. The application must outline the nature of the selected skills, the duration of the program, its location, its facilitator and the costs involved.

The grant applications will be assessed by both David Walker, our patron and a committee of Suncoast Clayworkers financial members appointed by the management committee. Their recommendation(s) will be passed on to the management committee for ratification. Their decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The grant application forms will close on March 30th each year.

The grant must be used within 12 months of the awarding of the grant.

The successful grant winner will be notified by the last Friday in April.

If the cost of the successful application is less than $500, the committee may award a second grant at their discretion.