The Trustees of the Gloria Payten Foundation and Gloria Dawn Foundation have recently announced that applications are open for this year’s The Glorias Fellowship. These annual Fellowships aim to benefit the Australian performing arts industry by offering talented professional actors and directors in theatre, film and television the chance to explore and develop their artistic pursuits through international travel and study.
On their return to work in Australia, Fellowship recipients share their new found skills and knowledge with the broader arts community, providing an ongoing benefit. This year there will be more than one Fellowship available, with up to $15,000 available per award. At the request of the Trustees, the Fellowships are administered by NIDA. Previous recipient Libby Munro (pictured), a Matilda Award winning Australian actor now based in Los Angeles, acknowledged the part the award has played in her career. “Thank you (Glorias) for affording me the opportunities to explore my craft in the city that eats film culture for breakfast,” said Libby.
Both the Gloria Payten Foundation and the Gloria Dawn Foundation represent the entire estate of Gloria Payten, a leading theatrical agent, who established International Casting Service in 1960. It was Payten’s intention to honour the memory of Gloria Dawn, one of Australia’s foremost actresses, through these Foundations. The Glorias are an extraordinary gift for Australian artists and represent the remarkable contribution to the performing arts industry made by these women.
For further information about the Fellowships and how to apply, visit the NIDA website.
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