Textile Residencies in Australia

Agency

Unit 102 / 35 Johnston St., Australia

Name of Residency: Agency AiRAgency AiR is a program of residencies dedicated to First Nations participants, developed by Agency in collaboration with different partners. The program includes: urban residencies, regional residencies, community-based residencies, hybrid residencies (with both IRL and digital components), and international residencies. Residencies are offered to First Nations artists, curators, writers, cultural leaders, Elders, experts and art practitioners—selected by invitation

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

Edenhope Artist Residency

Australia

Name of Residency: Edenhope Artist ResidencyThe goal of Edenhope Artist Residency is to provide a positive and productive location for artists from all over the world to come and stay and create new work and networks. The residency program is open to all types of artists, scientists, makers, designers, and educators looking for time and space to work on their own projects in an open-plan studio space. Applications will be accepted for residencies of 1 to 3 months duration and can be made at any

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

Greenhills Art Centre

Australia

Name of Residency: Greenhills Art CentreThe Centre 0perates a national and international residency programme and workshops from April to November each year the centre offers artists 1-to-4-week residencies with onsite accommodation in one of 8 period feature guest bedrooms.The residency provides time and space for self-led projects. Social interactions, creativity, and collaboration underscore life at Greenhills and residents are an integral part of the expanded community during their stay.There

House Conspiracy

Australia

Name of Residency: International Artist Residency (Meanjin/Brisbane, Australia)Our residency program offers creatives across fields an amazing opportunity to practice, play, and exhibit in an active art space. Located in the heart of thriving creative community of Kurilpa/West End, in Meanjin/Brisbane (Australia’s third biggest city), House Conspiracy is walking distance to many art spaces, including QAG & GOMA (two of Australia’s leading art galleries).Residencies typically culminate in an exhi

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.

The Corridor Project

Australia

Name of Residency: CORRIDOR AiRThe Corridor Project is a not-for-profit multidisciplinary arts and cultural organisation providing a platform for residence, education, cultural pursuits, and/or research, where alternative methodologies can be explored and developed. CORRIDOR AiR opportunities have been structured for professional creatives, students and community seeking a space to think, slow down and create work in a natural environment.The Corridor Project is located in the dramatic lan

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