Artist in Residence
The Artist in Residence (AIR) program commenced in 2020 as part of the Surf Coast Shire’s COVID recovery initiative. The residency program supports the development of the artist’s practice and creative engagement between artist, community, and place.
The program provides onsite studio with 24/7 access for periods of up to 6 months. Onsite facilities include free wi-fi, heating, shared kitchen, and bathrooms. Free parking available onsite. ATM, cafes, beach, community garden and park land are available nearby.
The residency does not include travel expenses, meals, or long-term accommodation. Limited short-term accommodation may be available and can be discussed at the time of application.
The residency is open to emerging and established artists in any field. We aim to support a diverse range of creative practitioners and their individual voices within our community and across Australia.
Eligibility and selection criteria
We invite applications from artists of all disciplines. Our aim is to support you to work on a new project, explore new idea or focus on developing your practice. Proposals will be assessed based on applicants’ responses to the selection criteria below. Artists are encouraged to include opportunities for community engagement in their proposals.
How to apply
Applicants should outline their discipline, project or intent for the residency, timeframe and expected outcome/s. and include
- A clearly articulated project or purpose for the residency demonstrating strong artistic practice.
- Demonstrated skills to successfully undertake the proposed project.
- Clear objectives and outcome for their residency.
All applicants must submit a completed application form along with
- CV/biography including any exhibitions, grants, awards reviews etc
- Referee letter and contact details
- Up to 10 images showcasing their work
Applicants will be notified of the results of their application within 4 weeks.
Artists offered a residency will be required to provide evidence of Public Liability insurance to the value of no less than $10 million.
We welcome expressions of interests via the AIR application form at any time. Please complete the application form.
Past Artists in Residence
Belinda Marshall
belindamarshall.com
“Love, Myrtle” 2024
Acrylic landscape painting
Anna Reynolds
“Mess made and other barriers”, 2024
digital print on cotton rag,
Natasha Narain
Kantha Ma”, Altered Book, 2020-2021
Collage, acrylic paint, ink, threads, text, found objects
Meaghan Shelton
welded steel, crochet copper wire
Acknowledgement of Country. In the spirit of a better future for all, Lorne Community Connect acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the region and their connections to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal people.