Since 1967, The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships have
assisted many of our young, talented Australians to explore and
develop their artistic gifts abroad and interstate with many
returning to Australia helping to shape the richness of our
cultural landscape. John Chisholm Marten (1908 - 1966), who
established these scholarships through his estate, had a life
long interest in the Arts and Literature. For this reason he
initiated the Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships - one of
Australia's most rewarding scholarships - distributing $216,000
per annum to deserving young artists to assist them in achieving
their dreams
"This year I was lucky enough win the painting category of the
Marten Bequest. With this scholarship I will be able to study in
New York city for the first time and take advantage of the
private and public Gallery system. Not only will I be studying in
New York but I'll be working alongside some great living American
artists as well"
