Grace Mensforth Awarded Helpmann Academy Creative Investment Fellowship

Congratulations to Elder Conservatorium alumna Grace Mensforth, who was recently announced as one of four young artists to receive a Creative Investment Fellowship from the Helpmann Academy. Supported by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation and valued up to $7,500, the self-driven opportunity allows emerging creatives to carry out projects with long-term impacts and professional development.

Grace is a vocalist, songwriter, and storyteller based on Kaurna land. She is the co-founder of Independent Record Label and Creative Agency Home Body Records, and creates original music under the artist name Grace Vandals and her band Tell Mama. Grace will leverage the fellowship to collaborative with industry professionals to create and execute an impactful brand and release campaign for the Grace Vandals debut EP.

'The Helpmann Acadey's support of this project will significantly expand the realm of possibilities to build and invest in my music career, refine my practice, and achieve significant professional milestones.'

– Grace Mensforth