The Stirling Street Arts Centre Artist in Residence Program is a key initiative that supports our Centre’s vision:
“To be recognised and celebrated as the leading Centre for Excellence in the Arts across the South West region, where connectivity thrives, community connects, and artistic expression flourishes.”
The program is designed to foster artistic excellence while strengthening meaningful connections between artists, the Centre, and the wider community. It provides a platform where creativity can flourish in an environment grounded in the values of welcoming, honesty, respect, integrity, and inclusiveness.
By offering dedicated time, space, and support, the residency enables artists to expand their practice while contributing to a vibrant, connected, and engaged arts community.
An artist residency offers a valuable opportunity for creative growth by placing artists within a new environment, away from the distractions and routines of your everyday practice. This change in context encourages fresh perspectives and innovation.
Through the Stirling Street Arts Centre residency program, artists are supported to:
- Focus on Creative Development
Dedicate time to a specific project or body of work in a supportive and inspiring environment. - Access Space and Resources
Utilise facilities that enable experimentation and the expansion of artistic practice.Engage with Community
Connect with local artists, community groups, and audiences, fostering meaningful relationships and creative exchange. - Develop Professionally
Build networks, gain exposure, and explore new pathways for career progression through collaboration and visibility. - Expand Skills and Practice
Experiment with new ideas, techniques, and approaches in a safe and encouraging setting. - Gain Recognition
Strengthen their professional profile through association with Stirling Street Arts Centre, enhancing their CV and supporting future opportunities such as grants, exhibitions, and partnerships. - A residency undertaken at the right stage in an artist’s career can be transformative—broadening artistic scope, deepening practice, and facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
Open to emerging & established artists, application rounds will be ongoing.
Please see our Expression of Interest Form below for applications and Terms and Conditions. Should you have any further enquiries, please contact the office during office hours on 9791 1256.
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