Wyndham Arts & Culture are excited to announce the next round of the Create [SPACE] Artist-in-Residence program. Three artists or collectives will be partnered in unique and temporary spaces in Wyndham. The expression of interest process is now open.
About the residencies
Artists will be provided a free space that can be accessed during opening hours over a three-month period. The residencies are for artists to develop work, experiment, and expand on their practice. The residency is open to all mediums of practice from illustration, writing to sound and digital based work. Artists are encouraged to work on creative projects that connect to the venue and the community that uses the venue. The residency will include a public sharing of practice such as an artist talk or workshop to be negotiated.
Program objectives:
- To provide a creative space for artists to develop and make artwork
- To deepen practice through site responsive work
- To provide network opportunities with creative peers
- To utilise a space that is unique to Wyndham
Create [SPACE] program will provide
- Three months access to free space for an artist or collective in the Wyndham area (where specified)
- Provide advice and support whilst in residency.
- A fee of $3000
- In-kind support of a public outcome as agreed
Contact chantal.Wynter@wyndham.vic.gov.au (Arts Program Officer) for further information.
Contact Steven.Rhall@wyndham.vic.gov.au (First Nations Creative Arts Officer) for First Nations Art Residency at Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Centre.
Image courtesy of Karlia May Cook_ Recipient of Create [SPACE] 2024 at Little River Mechanics Institute.
Spaces
Werribee Open Range Zoo
The former egg-blowing room
Open to most practices although sound-based or use of tools not possible due to the proximity to animals.
Space offers:
- Ample bench space with seating
- Power
- Sink
- Dedicated space is secure but open to the elements.
- No venue Wi-Fi although hot-spot available.
Access Hours/Days: Weekdays 9am – 5pm
Wyndham Harbour
Open to most practices
Space offers:
- Tables
- chairs
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
Access Hours/Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am – 3pm
Open to most practices.
Point Cook Library
1 – 21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook
Space offers:
- Dedicated room within Point Cook Library
- access to a projector and internet
- Table and chairs
- Wi-Fi
Access: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10am – 3pm
Open to most practices. Paint, wet materials and sculpture not possible.
Key information
Expression of Interest criteria
- Live, work or play in the Wyndham area
- 18 years old +
- Practising artist or artist collective able to demonstrate body of work
- Practice that aligns with venue
- Hold an active ABN and bank account *
- Public Liability Insurance *
- Police 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.
Expectations for successful artists:
- Be able to demonstrate onsite practice in space
- Sharing practice or learnings with the Wyndham creative community with agreed upon public outcome. (e.g. artist talk, workshop, zine etc)
- Commitment to use space regularly over three-month period.
Key dates
| 1 September | Expression of Interest opens to artists |
| 10 September 10am – 11am | Information session for artists at Werribee Open Range Zoo |
| 10 September 11:30am – 12:30pm | Information session for artists at Wyndham Harbour |
| 10 September 1pm - 2:00pm | Information session for artists at Point Cook Library |
| 21 September | Expression of interest closes |
| 26 September | All artists notified |
| 29 September | Induction to venue and residency begins |
| 15 December | Evaluation |
| 15 December | Artist outcome |
| 19 December | Residency complete |
Information sessions
Learn more and speak with Wyndham Arts & Culture staff about the Create [SPACE] Artist-in-Residence program over the following dates.
| Wednesday 10 September 10:00 – 11:00am | Werribee Open Range Zoo |
| Wednesday 10 September 11:30am – 12:30pm | Wyndham Harbour |
| Wednesday 10 September 1:00 - 2:00pm | Point Cook Library |
FAQ
What do l need to apply for the Expression of Interest?
- 1-page brief overview of planned activity, research, development over 3-month residency. (Please note that this is an indication only)
- Short biography outlining your practice
- Samples of your practice that includes images/web links/ social handles (2MB)
- 50 words or less on your association to Wyndham
Do l need Public Liability Insurance (not less than $20 million per single event) and police check 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 police 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 and public.
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.