The George Proudman Fellowship 2023
The George Proudman Fellowship (GPF) is sponsored by the stone industry and the NSW Government. The successful Fellow is awarded up to $12,000 towards individual skills enhancement for the benefit of heritage stonemasonry in Australia. The GPF provides opportunities for a stonemason to travel overseas to gain experience that may not be readily available in Australia.
George Proudman
George Proudman was a Master Mason of the NSW Department of Public Works in the 1970’s and 1980’s. George was instrumental in promoting, advocating and revitalising the craft of traditional stonemasonry in NSW.
History of The George Proudman Fellowship
The George Proudman Fellowship was established to honour the legacy of the late George Proudman, who up until his death in 2000 was a passionate educator and advocate for the stonework conservation of our culturally significant public buildings. NSW has many sandstone buildings dating from the early 1800s onwards. Conserving these heritage buildings contributes to the cultural and social wellbeing of NSW residents as well as providing significant places and settings for tourism, boosting our economy. Having people in NSW experienced in the care and maintenance of these buildings is important.
The George Proudman Fellowship 2023
The George Proudman Fellowship (GPF) is sponsored by the stone industry and State Government, grants up to $12,000 to a talented stonemason, aims to provide individual skills enhancement for the benefit of heritage stonemasonry in Australia. The GPF provides opportunities for a stonemason to travel overseas to gain experience that may not be readily available in Australia.
Note: Due to COVID-19, travel plans (including dates, activities and destinations) may need to be modified, as needed.
A few words from the 2021 winner - Nicholas Diakovasilis
"In my practice, I seek to negotiate meaning in places through interpretation of historic, ecological and material layers and processes. Here I have identified a knowledge gap in stonemasonry, I seek to know how local material, ecological, and spiritual pathways are impacted by stone quarrying - specific to the heritage sector. For this I was awarded the George Proudman Fellowship (March 2021-Present)."
Eligibility
To be eligible for The GPF 2023, you must:
- be a trade qualified stonemason working in NSW,
- have two or more years’ experience in traditional masonry work or repairs,
- be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
Key Dates
- Applications Open: 14th October 2022
- Applications Close: 11th November 2022
- Applications are shortlisted by the selection panel: 14th -18th November 2022
- Shortlisted applicants are interviewed from: 21st November 2022
- Applicants are notified of outcome: 5th December 2022
To Apply
Interested in applying? Please read the GPF guidelines and complete the application form by the 11th November 2022.
More information
For more information, please contact: GPF@pwa.nsw.gov.au