2015 Siganto Foundation Artists’
Books Research Fellowship
Application form
State Library of Queensland is a leading collector of Queensland’s documentary heritage
and aims to make these resources more visible and accessible to Queenslanders and the
rest of the world.
The Australian Library of Art within State Library holds a significant collection of artists’
books. The collection includes works using a diversity of materials and methods of
printmaking, binding, papermaking and other bookmaking technologies and wide ranging
conceptual frameworks. They can be handcrafted or commercially printed; unique; or in
limited or unlimited editions. Forms range from the traditional codex to sculptural works, or
they may have audio, video, installation, online and performance components.
The Siganto Foundation Artists’ Books Research Fellowship, proudly supported by the
Siganto Foundation, is to be used by an individual to undertake original research on one
aspect of artists’ book practice, theory or history, making use of the resources contained
within the collections of the Australian Library of Art. Subject to this general consideration,
State Library allows the Fellow to determine expenditure of the funds and may require the
Fellow to account for the funds awarded.
Fellows are required to provide multiple outcomes, during and at the conclusion of the
Fellowship. See Terms and Conditions.
Application requirements
Please complete all details on the application form. Additionally please enter name of
applicant at the top of each page.
Your application should demonstrate your project’s originality and contribution to the
discourse on artists’ books and its intended use of the Australian Library of Art Artists’ Books
Collection.
The Panel will take these points into account when assessing applications. Please see terms
and conditions for detailed criteria information.
Please note: Fellowships are not intended to support research projects which are a
component of postgraduate studies.
Keep a copy of the application for your records.
The completed application must be submitted before 5pm Tuesday 24 November 2015
to:
The Siganto Foundation Artists’ Books Fellowship
Senior Project Officer
Content Development
State Library of Queensland
PO Box 3488
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Or by email to ALAfellowship@slq.qld.gov.au
Applicant [add your name]
Enquiries or requests for further information should be directed to the Senior Project Officer,
Content Development, State Library of Queensland on 07 3842 9353 or
ALAfellowship@slq.qld.gov.au
Contact details
1. Name in full:
2. Home address:
3. Postal address
(if different from above)
4. Telephone numbers
Home:
Work:
Mobile:
5. Email:
Please type your responses to the questions noting the word limit.
6.
Brief title of project (No more than 30 words)
7. Summary of project
Applicant [add your name]
8. Relevance of the collections of the Australian Library of Art to the project.
Please list resources already identified and outline how the Australian Library of Art
collection is a critical resource for the work you are undertaking.
9.
Outline your research methodology for the project.
10. Has the project commenced?
If yes, please outline when the project was started and the current state of progress on
the project.
Applicant [add your name]
11. Will this project be undertaken as part of the requirements for a postgraduate
qualification?
Please note: The Siganto Foundation Artists’ Books Research Fellowship is not
intended to support research projects which are a component of postgraduate
studies.
12. Have you applied to any other funding body for this project?
If yes, please give details of the funding body, the amount requested and the result of
the application, if known.
Applicant [add your name]
13. Current position or occupation
14. Education record
Please give details of degrees (including university, area of study or major, year of
graduation), special prizes or other distinctions.
15. Scholarships or awards previously or currently held
16. Writing and research
Please list a selection of articles, books and/or papers you have written. Attach a
separate list if necessary.
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17. Names and contact details of three referees familiar with your work
1.
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
2.
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
3.
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Applicant [add your name]
18. How did you become aware of the Siganto Foundation Artists’ Books Fellowship?
SLQ website
SLQ staff
SLQ enewsletter
Please specify:
Advertising
Where:
Word of mouth
Other.
Please specify:
Declaration
I have read the Terms and Conditions relating to the Siganto Foundation Artists’ Books
Research Fellowship. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all the information in this
application is correct. If my application is successful, I agree to abide by the conditions for
appointment as a Siganto Foundation Artists’ Books Research Fellow.
Signature:
Date:
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Applicant [add your name]
Terms and Conditions
The amount of the Fellowship to be awarded will be $9,000. This amount may be used to supplement
the Fellow’s income during work on his/her project or to meet any necessary travel and research cost,
within the parameters of the Fellowship.
The Siganto Foundation Artists’ Books Research Fellowship is not intended to support research
projects which are a component of postgraduate studies.
The project must be completed within 6 months of the appointment of the successful Fellow.
A final report is to be submitted to the project supervisor prior to completion of the project as well as
maintaining close contact with the designated project manager.
Outcomes:

The recipient of the Siganto Foundation Artists’ Books Research Fellowship will produce a
scholarly paper on an aspect of artists’ books practice, theory or history, based on
investigation into the Australian Library of Art Artists’ Books Collection. The paper will be
delivered as an illustrated presentation at an event to be confirmed by State Library at State
Library of Queensland.

A copy of the paper and an annotated bibliography compiled as a result of the research
undertaken will be presented to the State Library for its collection. A non-exclusive copyright
agreement regarding the scholarly paper and the annotated bibliography is required.

The recipient of the Fellowship will be expected to compose and contribute at least 3 articles
to the Australian Library of Art Blog related to his/her project.

All outcomes should give due acknowledgement of the award
Additionally, the Fellow is to be available for publicity purposes relating to the Fellowship.
A State Library committee will consider all applications for the Siganto Foundation Artists’ Books
Creative/Research Fellowship, and interview short-listed applicants.
The recipient will be notified before any public announcement. All applicants will be notified in writing
regarding the outcome of their application after the decision is announced.
The decision of the selection committee is final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered
into in regard to the committee’s decision. It should be noted that State Library of Queensland staff
are not eligible to apply.
In the event of no suitable applicant being found in a particular year, the Panel reserves the right to
withhold the Fellowship for that year.
Applicant [add your name]
Assessment of applications
The Panel will consider the following points when assessing applications:
1. Relevance to artists’ books discourse
Does the project enhance our knowledge or understanding of artists’ books, their practice,
theory or history?
Is the project original or does it duplicate existing studies?
2. Use of Australian Library of Art collections
Does the project make relevant use of the information sources within State Library?
Will the project raise awareness of the content and/or importance of the Australian Library of
Art collection?
3. Project Outcomes
Is the project achievable within the timeframes or taking into account accessible information
resources?
Are clear outcomes defined?
4. Obstacles
Copyright implications?
Moral rights obligations?
Any cultural sensitivity?