Apply for artist in residency (AiR)

The residency program offers a unique creative space within Black Flat Community Centre where artists can gather, experiment and create.

The program is designed to support artists who are looking to:

• Nurture cultural practices and lineages of making.
• Explore intergenerational learning and knowledge exchange.
• Bring people together through collective or community-engaged work.
• Seek time, mentorship, and supportive networks to grow their practice.

The program has designated positions for artists who identify as belonging to Monash’ priority population groups including First Nations peoples, migrant and diaspora communities, people with disability, carers, older people, gender diverse and LGBTIQA+ communities and those who are financially vulnerable.

Residency program offering

• Artists will receive $1500 stipend to invest in their practice.
• 4-week shared access to studio space in Glen Waverley.
• 3-week exclusive access to studio space.
• Industry mentorship and guidance from an industry professional who is creatively aligned. 
• A paid offering in the form of a gathering, workshop, artist talk, community activation, or work-in-progress showing.

Why apply?

• Grow your practice within a supportive, community-centred environment
• Build relationships across generations and local communities
• Be supported financially and professionally
• Develop work in a space made for sharing, learning and connection

Key dates

• Applications close: 28 January 2026
• Artists announced: 12 February 2026
• Program starts - shared studio space: March 16 - 12 April 2026
• Individual studio use: 13 April 2026 - 23 June 2026 
• Open studio: 3 July 2026

The program has designated positions for artists who identify as belonging to Monash’s priority population groups including First Nations peoples, migrant and diaspora communities, people with disability, carers, older people, LGBTIQA+ communities and those who are financially vulnerable.

It is not expected applicants meet all criteria, and we welcome applications to apply if you and your project relate only to one aspect mentioned above.

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