Artist in Residence -
Expression of Interest
SLA is pleased to offer, for the first time, an Artist in Residence in the unique location of the SLA Display Village in Whitlam. Bringing art to the community by locating our local artists in the heart of Whitlam. If you are an emerging or long-time artist seeking a new location to inspire your work and connect with the community, we invite you to apply.
The Suburban Land Agency (SLA) is essential in shaping Canberra’s communities. Our mission is to create vibrant, sustainable neighbourhoods where residents thrive.
Here’s how we achieve this:
- Placemaking and Sustainable Design: We carefully plan future communities, focusing on sustainable design and creating great places.
- Land Sales: Buyers, builders, and developers purchase land from us, contributing to the city’s growth.
- Community Engagement: We work closely with communities to build connected neighbourhoods that foster a sense of belonging.
The SLA Display Village
Located in the suburb of Whitlam, SLA's Display Village showcases our commitment to creativity, entrepreneurship, wellbeing, collaboration, and sustainability. It features thirteen display homes, including four owned by the SLA. These homes serve as an innovation precinct and are open to the public from Thursday to Sunday each week. Visitors can explore the houses independently, with daily visits ranging from 2 to 20 people.
Public events at the village attract visitors from across Canberra, creating a dynamic space for creativity and community engagement. The SLA Sales and Information team is available on-site from Thursday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Invitation to Artists
We invite local artists to participate in our Artist in Residence program. This unique opportunity allows artists to immerse themselves in the SLA Display Village environment, drawing inspiration from Whitlam and the SLA themes.
- Residency Details: Artists can join a self-directed 3-5 day per week residency program for three months, starting in September 2024.
- Eligibility: Artists of all ages (18+) and career stages can apply. Individual applicants or groups are welcome, but only one studio is available.
- Application Process: Interested artists should submit an expression of interest, including a one-page proposal, an artist statement, and a portfolio showcasing recent work.
- Selection Process: The selection panel will review submissions and shortlist artists for interviews.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work in the purpose-built Artist’s studio within the SLA Display Village.
Key details
The purpose of this residency is to:
- Support artists in the Canberra region.
- Activate the Display Village through enlivening the spaces available.
- Contribute to building and showcasing creativity within the Display Village.
- Contribute to making the SLA Display Village a great place.
As the Artist in Residence, you will:
- Work on an agreed project to an agreed timeframe, within the residency.
- Gain free use of an open workspace for 3 months.
- Be present in the studio for a minimum of 3 days per week during SLA Display Village operating hours (10am to 4pm), throughout the term of the Residency, including at least one weekend per month.
- Receive an allowance/stipend of $5,400 for mid-career to established artists (5 years + since graduation and/or 8 years since started practicing) and $2,400 for emerging or recent graduates.
- Have the opportunity to deliver Artist talks, workshops or community engagement.
- Have increased exposure to the Canberra community.
- Have your residency promoted through the SLA communications.
Eligibility: To be eligible, artists must:
- Be willing to be visible to and engage with the public.
- Have a current ABN.
- Have public liability insurance for the duration of the Residency.
- Be an Australian citizen and over 18 years old.
Key Dates:
Applications close Friday 2 August 2024
Site tours: Please email [email protected] to book
- Wednesday 24 July - 4.30-5pm
- Wednesday 31 July 4.30-5pm
What to do next?
If you think this is something you'd love to get involved with, please download a copy of the full requirements from the link below.
Read all the details and once you have all the information you need, you can upload your submission through the form.
For any enquiries regarding this program, please contact us at [email protected]