From sculptors to ceramicists, industrial designers to architects, we all know at least one emerging ‘creative type’ whose pursuits would benefit from a financial jump-start. So, as prestige tequila brand Patrón calls for applications to its inaugural Pay It Forward grant program, it’s time to give them a gentle nudge in this direction.
To be in the running to receive the $25,000 grant from Patrón, grassroots creatives from around Australia are required to submit a short video explaining what craftsmanship means to them, and how the $25,000 from the luxury liquor house would help support their craft. But applicants need to get a wriggle on – the closing date has been extended to this Sunday October 23.
Submit an application to Patrón 60 Hands – Pay It Forward here.
“Patrón Tequila wants to give back to grassroots and community craftspeople by recognising creators and innovators in the design, fashion and hospitality industries with Patrón 60 Hands – Pay It Forward, a $25,000 grant to help them continue their craft,” says a statement from the brand.
“If anyone knows of the craftsmanship that goes into creating an authentic handmade item it is Patrón Tequila. Patrón 60 Hands speaks to the fact that the spirit is handmade, with 60 hands needed to craft it into what we know as Patrón Tequila.”
The national call-out seeks to attract creatives working in fields of handmade design. This includes sculptors, industrial designers, ceramicists, landscape designers, architects, interior designers, fashion and jewellery designers, bartenders and chefs.
With the word Patrón translating to ‘boss’, it’s appropriate that the line-up of judges helping to recognise these makers are considered bosses in their own fields: design and architecture enthusiast Tim Ross, Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman, founders of renowned Australian fashion label Camilla and Marc, Phil Wood, Pt. Leo Estate’s celebrated culinary director, architects Ingrid Richards and Adrian Spence of Brisbane firm Richards & Spence, founder and creative director of White Story, Fiona Myer, industrial designer and founder of international surfboard brand HaydenShapes, Hayden Cox, and ceramicist and Artichoke magazine editor Cassie Hansen.
“I’m delighted to be a judge of this wonderful and timely initiative,” says Tim Ross. “I’m looking forward to engaging with the work and ethos of those who enter.”
