Objectives

The key objectives of the Artspace Studio Residency Program are to provide subsidised studio facilities for contemporary visual arts practitioners, curators, theorists and writers; to support the development of new work for exhibition at Artspace and elsewhere; to facilitate professional development opportunities for artists; and to foster dialogue and exchange between artists, writers, theorists and curators. As in all areas of Artspace activity the Studio Residency Program is guided by a commitment to cultural diversity and to a principle of support for artists ranging from early career to established practitioners. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are encouraged to apply. Practitioners working in related disciplines such as craft and design are encouraged to apply, as are museums, galleries, art colleges, contemporary art, craft and design organisations and cultural support agencies. Curators, critical writers and cultural theorists are also encouraged to apply for studio residencies.

Residencies by Application

Residencies offered under this program do not involve gallery-based outcomes at Artspace, however artists undertaking residencies under this program are invited to take part in other Artspace Public Program and Outreach activities. These residencies are generally offered for periods of one, three or six months. Successful applicants are charged a subsidised studio rental. The rates for 2009 are $350 per week for a residential studio (overseas artists and organising agencies); $250 per week for a residential studio (Australian artists and organising agencies); and $75 per week for non-residential studios. Please note that there is no stipend or living allowance attached to these residencies. Successful applicants will be responsible for all other costs associated with the residency including travel costs, insurance, materials and equipment and will be required to pay a refundable bond of $300 prior to occupancy to cover any costs associated with damage or extraordinary cleaning. Interstate and overseas artists in particular will need to consider other sources of income to fund their visit.

Applications

Formal applications for 2009 Artspace Studio Residencies are due on Friday June 6, 2008

Artists applying for a residential studio should address their capacity to meet the financial requirements of the residency within their application.
Applications are assessed by a selection panel comprising Artspace staff, an Artspace Board member, invited artist(s) and an Arts NSW nominee. The selection panel assesses applications in accordance with Artspace's core commitments to supporting the development of new practices in contemporary art; the activation of critical discussion about art and culture; the facilitation of professional development opportunities for practitioners; and the building of artist and audience networks. 
The committee will take into account the quality of the application and the relevant experience and calibre of the applicant.



Organisations applying for use of a studio should provide information about the organisation and its objectives, their capacity to meet the financial requirements of the residency and the mechanism to be used in the selection of artists for use of the studios. If artists have been selected by the applicant organisation at the time of application, full details about them must be supplied. In cases where artists will be selected after notification of the application outcome, Artspace reserves the right to approve or reject selected artists.



Download application form here.

Out-of-time applications for Studio Residencies may be accepted - contact Artspace directly.