Previous Creative Fellows 2003-2019

The diversity of Creative Fellowship projects undertaken in previous years reflects the Library's place as a hub of intellectual inquiry and discourse across a broad range of disciplines.

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2019 Creative Fellows

Our 2019 Creative Fellows are exploring a varied range of topics, including a magical adventure for children and a project researching Melbourne's theatre in the interwar years.

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2018 Creative Fellows

Our 2018 Creative Fellows explored a variety of topics, from Africa's and Vietnam's diasporas to the history of dissent, the Library's realia collection to the lives of Garryowen and Eric Thake.

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2017 Creative Fellows

Topics explored by our 2017 Creative Fellows included feminist history, Australian flora and fauna, the life of George Coppin and the mean streets of Old Melbourne.

2016 Creative Fellows

Our 2016 Creative Fellows researched a diverse range of themes, from mapping Paris to Indigenous songs, Melbourne's tramways to modernist design, reflecting the richness of the Library's collections.

2015 Creative Fellows

Our 2015 Creative Fellows carried out research in a range of formats including film, photography, book manuscripts, scholarly articles and maps.

2014 Creative Fellows

Our 2014 Creative Fellows used the Library's collections to research artist's books, drama, manuscripts, performance work and more.

2013 Creative Fellows

Manuscripts, installations, cartoons, musical performances and more utilised the Library's collections.

2012 Creative Fellows

From book sculptures to oral history, the Library's collections were mined for a selection of creative and unique projects.

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2011 Creative Fellows

Creative fellowships in 2011 were awarded to writers, artists and musicians to explore the Library's collections.

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2010 Creative Fellows

A way with the fairies was one of many creative fellowship projects.

2009 Creative Fellows

Library fellows in 2009 were from creative and diverse backgrounds.

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2008 Creative Fellows

Writer in a valley was one of many creative fellowship projects.

2007 Creative Fellows

Many creative fellows chose to pursue book manuscripts in 2007.

2006 Creative Fellows

From history to cartoons and book manuscripts, projects were rich and varied.

2005 Creative Fellows

Creative fellows made great use of library manuscripts, photographs and microfiche collections.

2004 Creative Fellows

The Library's collections were used to create manuscripts and visual and performance pieces in many genres.

2003 Creative Fellows

Collections from Victoria were used for creative means for many projects in various genres.