Wyndham Arts & Culture are excited to announce the Create [SPACE] artist-in-residence program at Wyndham Tech School.
The residency provides the artist with free access to a workspace during opening hours over a four-month period. It is designed to support artists to develop new work, experiment, and expand their practice. The residency is open to artists who work with, or explore, digital technologies, and encourages the creation of a new work or outcome informed by digital processes, tools, or concepts.
The residency will begin in June and conclude in September 2026. A $6,000 fee is paid in two instalments; $5,000 at commencement and $1,000 on submission of a concept report that informs the new work/outcome.
Assessment Criteria
Applicants will be assessed on:
- Demonstrated quality of artistic practice
- Use of digital technology in artistic practice
- Intentions of residency
- Overview of outcome
- Connection to Wyndham
- 18 years old +
Create [SPACE] program will provide
- Four months access to free space for an artist
- Provide advice and support whilst in residency
- A fee of $6000 inclusive of production costs of outcome
Expectations for successful artists
- Commitment to use space regularly over three-to-four-month period. (Negotiable)
- Submit a concept development report outlining intention of outcome in July 2026
- Develop a concept for a new artwork or outcome at the end of residency
Contact chantal.wynter@wyndham.vic.gov.au , Arts Program Officer for further information.
Eligibility
- Live, work or have a connection to the Wyndham area
- 18 years old +
- Practising artist or artist collective able to demonstrate body of work
- Hold an active ABN and bank account *
- Public Liability Insurance *
- Working with children check *
- Applicants must not be employees of Wyndham City Council
*Please note that these are not necessary at time of application but will need to be addressed if successful.
Key dates
| DATE | ACTION |
| 30 April | Expression of Interest live |
| 13 May | Information session 2:30 – 3:30pm |
| 19 May | Expression of interest closes |
| 22 May | Artist notified |
| 1 June | Wyndam Tech School induction and start of residency |
| 15 July | Artist to complete a concept outcome report |
| 30 September | Residency concludes |
Information sessions
An information session will take place on the 13th of May between 2:30 – 3:30pm at Wyndham Tech School. This is a great opportunity to take a tour and speak with Wyndham Arts & Culture and Wyndham Tech School staff about the expression of interest and residency. No RSVP required.
Address: Building 14 via Gate 2, 235 Hoppers Lane, Werribee
About Wyndham Tech School
Wyndham Tech School offers STEM based programs to secondary schools within Wyndham and Hobson Bay incorporating industry and advanced technologies. Wyndham Tech School offer programs, projects and spaces that integrate technology across all subjects, and drive the use of problem-solving, design-thinking and project management.
Address: Building 14 via Gate 2, 235 Hoppers Lane, Werribee.
The working space
Office space with access to 3D printers, laser cutter, audio visual and other technology within the Tech School. Access hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm.
FAQ
What do l need to apply for the Expression of Interest?
- A brief overview of your intention over the residency. This could include your planned activity, research and development over the four-month period. (Please note that the overview is an indication only)
- A biography along with a paragraph outlining your practice as an artist
- Samples of your practice that includes images/web links/ social handles (2MB)
- 50 words or less on your association to Wyndham
What is the concept development report?
The report outlines what the new work or outcome will be at the conclusion of the residency.
This report will need to be submitted in July when you have a better understanding of what you are working towards. There will be opportunities to talk through any aspects of your outcome prior to this report.
Do l need Public Liability Insurance (not less than $20 million per single event) when applying for the expression of interest?
No, you do not require this at time of application although if successful, you would need to obtain them at your own expense. We are unable to provide advice on insurance providers.
Why do l need a working with children check?
Create [SPACE] artist-in-residency programs are held in venues that other community members use. We ask all successful artists to undergo these requirements as the spaces are open to the community. If you don’t have a current working with children check, you will need to apply at your own cost.
What is the minimum amount of time per week expected of a residency?
The Create [SPACE] program is designed for artists to utilise the venue as much as possible. We understand that artists have other commitments. Previous artists have used the space 2-3 full days per week.
What is the expected outcome of the residency?
The purpose of Create [SPACE] is for artists to develop work or experiment with new work. We ask at the end of the residency; artists share their experience and practice with the public either as an artist talk or workshop.