Wyndham City Arts & Culture are excited to announce the Create [SPACE] artist-in-residence program at Wyndham Harbour, Werribee Masonic Hall and Wyndham Community and Education Centre.
The residencies provide an artist or artist collective with free access to a workspace during opening hours over a twelve-week period. It is designed to support artists to develop new work, experiment, and expand their practice.
The residency will begin in September and conclude the first week of December. A $3,000 fee is paid in two instalments; $2,500 at commencement and $500 at the end of the residency.
Assessment Criteria
Applicants will be assessed on:
- Demonstrated quality of artistic practice
- Intention of residency
- Connection to Wyndham (live or work)
- 18 years old +
Create [SPACE] program will provide
- Three months access to space at no cost to artist.
- Provide advice and support whilst in residency.
- A fee of $3000
Expectations for successful artists
- Commitment to use space regularly over a 12-week period.
- An artist talk or similar at the end of the residency.
Contact Chantal Wynter, Arts Program Officer chantal.wynter@wyndham.vic.gov.au for further information.
Photography by Jack Gruber. Artwork by Camila Paz_2024.
Eligibility
- Live or work in 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 acquired if successful.
Key dates
| DATE | ACTION |
| 21 August | Expression of Interest live |
| 2 September 10am – 11am | Information session [AM1] at Wyndham Harbour |
| 2 September 11:30am – 12:30pm | Information session at Werribee Masonic Hall |
| 2 September 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Information session at Wyndham Community and Education Centre |
| 13 September | Expression of interest closes |
| 15 September | Artist notified |
| 21 September | Induction and start of residencies |
| 6 December | Residency concludes |
Information sessions:
Information sessions will take place on Wednesday 2 September. This is a great opportunity to take a tour and speak with Wyndham Arts & Culture Officer about the expression of interest and residency. No RSVP required.
10am – 11am/ Wyndham Harbour
Address: Elements Café
11:30am – 12:30pm / Werribee Masonic Hall
Address: 223 Watton Street, Werribee
1:00pm – 2:00pm / Wyndham Community and Education Centre
Address: 20 Synott Street, Werribee
FAQs
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 three-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
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 do not 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.
The residencies
Wyndham Harbour
About
Wyndham Harbour manages the marina, 3030 Waterfront, Elements Café, mini golf and hosts public and private events.
Residency hours
Monday to Wednesday 9am-5pm – 3030 Waterfront
Thursday to Saturday 10am – 4pm – Elements Cafe
The working space
There are two spaces dependent on needs. Limited storage space available.
Artists practice
Open to a range of artistic mediums including visual arts, literary arts, public and site specific, screen and digital based work.
Werribee Masonic Hall
About
Built in 1866, Werribee Masonic Centre is a welcoming space that hosts activities, clubs and events to local Wyndham community.
Residency hours
Four hours per day for three days a week except Sundays.
The working space
The anteroom with no storage available.
Artist practice
Open to a range of artistic mediums including visual arts, literary arts, public and site specific, screen and digital based work. As the building is heritage-listed, practices such as sculpture, ceramics and oil painting may not be able to be accommodated. Ideally for an artist collective.
Wyndham Community and Education Centre
About
Wyndham Community & Education Centre Inc. (Wyndham CEC) offers quality community services, education and training opportunities and employment services to the local community.
Founded in 1974, Wyndham CEC is one of Victoria’s largest Adult & Community Education providers and a leader in helping people to improve their lives and strengthen communities through its programs and services.
Residency hours
Monday to Friday and most Saturdays 9am-5pm
The working space
Secure storage place for equipment. Note that the workspace is used for scheduled
functions.
Artists practice
Open to a range of artistic mediums including visual arts, literary arts, public and site-specific, screen and digital, community and socially engaged practice and participatory practice. Interest in engaging with local communities including newly arrived migrant and refugee communities, and young people at a small independent senior secondary school.