Sound / Music Residencies in Australia

The Bogong Centre for Sound Culture (BCSC) is a remote-regional cultural initiative in Bogong Village, foothills of Victoria’s Alpine National Park, Australia, established in by Philip Samartzis and Madelynne Cornish to interrogate wilderness ecologies through site-responsive sound and music practices, including artist residencies, festivals, workshops, and public programs. It offers supported residencies (historically 2 weeks with accommodation and project support, no travel) for professional artists in sound art, photography, video art, and spatial practice, as well as self-funded residencies open to broad practices, encouraging interaction with the local environment and community. Recent and upcoming residencies include projects in , sound maps, and AiR periods like AiR_14—30.05..

Broken Hill Art Exchange Inc

Australia

Name of Residency: Broken Hill Art Exchange @ The GrandThe Broken Hill Art Exchange residencies @ The Grand is centrally located heritage building in the city centre.  Applications are open year round for all disciplines of art and academia. BHAE describes itself as “an interdisciplinary organisation dedicated to building the creative industries of Broken Hill and the Far western region of New South Wales, Australia”. As such, BHAE has played host to artists and researchers from all over Austral

The Bruny Island Residency, run by the Bruny Island Foundation for the Arts in Tasmania, Australia, offered four-week supported residencies in and for artists across disciplines like visual arts, writing, music, and film, with projects focused on Bruny Island. Residencies took place at locations such as Honeycomb Cottage in Adventure Bay and Ventnor Homestead in Lunawanna, while the Cape Bruny Residency was held at a former lighthouse keeper's cottage in South Bruny Island National Park in partnership with the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. These programs evolved into the BRUNY20 Arts Fellowship from -, providing opportunities for Australian artists to explore environmental themes.

Bundanon

Illaroo, Australia

Bundanon's Artists in Residence program, set within the cultural and natural landscape of Australia, is one of the most extensive of its kind nationally. Established by Arthur and Yvonne Boyd, the program has been operational since 1997, supporting over 250 artists annually across all creative disciplines, including visual arts, writing, music, and performance. Located in a region renowned for its scenic beauty, this program not only offers a retreat for artists but also a vibrant community space for creative exploration and public engagement. The residency facilities at Bundanon include studios, rehearsal spaces, and accommodation in single and shared apartments, as well as self-contained cottages capable of hosting up to 10 people. The program is designed to encourage artistic development without the pressure of specified outcomes, allowing for experimental and exploratory approaches to art-making. This supportive environment is supplemented by various fellowships and awards, aimed at providing financial assistance and facilitating creative growth. Structured through collaborations with various arts organizations and cultural agencies, Bundanon’s residency program serves as an incubator for innovative practices and a forum for cultivating deep connections among artists from around the world. With its commitment to diversity and inclusion, the program particularly encourages applications from First Nations artists, artists with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse artists, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Eramboo Artist Environment

Australia

Eramboo is a contemporary creative place on the edge of a World Heritage National Park, where artists flourish and nurture connections between art, nature and the community.Eramboo Artist in Residence program provides artists with an inspirational bushland setting for developing a body of work or a site responsive project or to simply to grow creatively. Artists can immerse themselves in a peaceful natural environment where they can truly focus on their work.A live in residency is ideal for regi

Fremantle Arts Centre

Australia

Name of Residency: Fremantle Arts CentreFremantle Arts Centre hosts a residency program which provides opportunities for artists to work on short to mid-term projects, connect with the local, national and international art community and potentially feed into broader exhibition programs, events and learning opportunities. We endeavour to foster rich and diverse experiences for contributing artists.There are ten studios on the Fremantle Art Centre grounds varied in size and suitability for differe

Landslide

Wentworth Falls, Australia

The Landslide Artist Residency is an artist-run program located in the picturesque Blue Mountains of Wentworth Falls, Australia. Established in 2022, the residency offers a tranquil and inspiring environment for local and international artists. It provides private accommodation, studio space, and access to a vibrant art community through exhibitions, workshops, and regular critique sessions. The residency caters to a wide range of artistic disciplines, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and curatorial projects. With access to shared studio spaces, networking opportunities, and local gallery events, residents can focus on their creative practice while engaging with the local art scene. Landslide offers flexible one-month residency terms and encourages artists to explore the surrounding natural beauty. The program is entirely self-funded, with artists covering their own residency fees, travel, and supplies. It is a unique opportunity for artists seeking a peaceful, immersive, and collaborative environment.

Loaf Gallery Blue Mountains

Australia

Name of Residency: Mountains Residency Blue Mountains** on a break, no open calls at present. Artist Residency Program – Wentworth Falls, NSWWe are a female-led artist and business collective offering a unique artist residency program, art gallery, organic coffee shop, and ethically sourced gift store in the heart of Wentworth Falls.As mentioned recently in The Guardian, we are one of the top destination points in The Blue Mountains!Each month, our Landslide Studios host three distinct

Natimuk Exile

Australia

Name of Residency: Natimuk ExileThe residency invites artists of many genres to come and be inspired by the local environment. The area has inspired many artists over the years and includes many national parks including Wyperfeld, Big Desert, Little Desert, and the beautiful Grampians (Gariwerd), the Ramsar nominated salt-lake chain, and Mt Arapiles (Djurrite). It is a great space for visual artists, photographers, writers, musicians, but can also be used for dancers, and theatre makers (utilisi

Q Bank Gallery

Australia

Name of Residency: Q Bank GalleryCall for Applicants: Art Residency ProgramWe are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for our Art Residency Program. This unique opportunity allows artists to immerse themselves in a peaceful, secluded environment while continuing their creative work. Whether you’re a painter, writer, digital artist, sculptor, or working in any other medium, this residency is designed to offer you uninterrupted time and space to focus on your craft.Residency Overvie

Salamanca Arts Centre

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Salamanca Arts Centre, located in Hobart, Tasmania, offers a self-funded arts residency program at its historic Artists’ Cottage. This program welcomes artists of all disciplines, including visual arts, literature, performing arts, music, and more, for solo or collaborative residencies. The Artists’ Cottage, a fully equipped, self-contained Georgian sandstone home, provides a nurturing environment for creative work and exploration. Residents benefit from access to additional spaces and studios within the Centre, fostering engagement with the vibrant local arts community. The residency program aims to support artistic development through a mix of mentorship, workshops, and professional opportunities. Salamanca Arts Centre’s central location in Battery Point offers residents easy access to the cultural and natural attractions of Hobart. The Centre has a long history of hosting artists and providing a supportive environment for creative endeavors. With a commitment to enriching the community through contemporary arts practice, Salamanca Arts Centre continues to be a vital cultural hub in Tasmania.

Name of Residency: The Pickers Hut @ Glaziers BayThe Pickers Hut @ Glaziers Bay is a studio/living space at Glaziers Bay, 50 kilometres south of Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart, in the picturesque Huon Valley.The workspace is in a 4 metre x 18 metre by 10 metre studio with a concrete floor, lots of natural light, lifting points for large sculpture and access to power tools and equipment.A living space that includes a kitchen and sitting area is next door.One of the sleeping quarters is located a