• Artspace Aotearoa
• 1/300 Karangahape Road
• Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
• Aotearoa New Zealand
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• Details on residency and
• how to apply here
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• Applications close 12 April

The Australia Council is supporting a program of reciprocal residencies between Australia and the Asia Pacific with the support of the Debra Porch Award. Each Award has a total value of $15,000 AUD.

Artist Debra Porch’s practice focused on memory, mortality and the relationship between presence and absence. Working and teaching during art residencies she undertook in our neighborhood regions became vital in her art, work and life. 

In honour of Debra Porch’s life’s work, this award will support two artists, an Australian artist and a New Zealand artist, to undertake a visual arts residency, stimulate strong connections and build long-term engagements.

For the second year, an Australian visual artist will be awarded a grant for a supported residency at Artspace Aotearoa in Auckland, New Zealand. A New Zealand visual artist will also be awarded a reciprocal grant for a supported residency at Artisan in Brisbane, Australia.

The residency host organisations will introduce the artist to the local sector and assist with research and network building with relevant communities. The artist will also have the option to share an artist talk or participate in a public program at the end of the residency period.

Support

We are accepting applications from artists in Australia and New Zealand. The Australia Council for the Arts will support one Australian artist and one New Zealand artist to undertake the residency. Successful applicants will receive a grant of $15,000 AUD with $12,000 AUD to cover artist fees and $3000 AUD as contribution toward travel costs and living expenses. Accommodation and studio access will be provided by host organisations. Host organisations will also provide curatorial care and support during the time of the residency.

Additional support needs including any accessibility support, interpreting and childcare will be provided on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to speak to us about any specific access needs or support you may require for ensuring you can equitably participate in this program.

Eligibility

This program designed for visual artists who work in an interdisciplinary and/or gallery context and who are:

-early or mid-career artists in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of either country, and can be based in any city.

-have a visual arts and/or interdisciplinary practice with an interest in material exploration.

-committed to a long-term engagement with Aotearoa New Zealand, and vice versa.

Equity & Access

The Australia Council for the Arts, Artisan and Artspace Aotearoa strongly encourage applicants who identify as First Nations, from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) backgrounds, people with disability, and people living in regional and remote areas to apply for this opportunity. Global First Nations exchange and diaspora-driven engagement is a priority of the International Engagement Strategy 2021-25 in amplifying our creative relationships in the Asia Pacific with rigour and integrity.

Our programs and processes are designed for accessibility and best use by a diverse demographic. Please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the closing date to discuss your access and support requirements

Outcomes

This residency is research-focused and provides artists with a platform to undertake fieldwork, develop new work and forge new connections or deepen existing ones between Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. Successful studio residents are encouraged to engage with the local and regional art scene through studio visits, talks, screenings, performances and other activities and there will be curatorial support to do the same. An artist talk/public program will be organised at the conclusion of the residency. While the residency does not necessitate an outcome, we hope for the award to facilitate future engagement or exhibition opportunities for both successful artists.

Read more about Assessment Criteria, Assessment Process, and more here