Arthur & Yvonne Boyd Education Centre, Riversdale

Residents are located at one of our two sites

Bundanon - Artist In Residence Complex

Riversdale - The Arthur and Yvonne Boyd Education Centre

RIVERSDALE

The Arthur & Yvonne Boyd Education Centre At Riversdale the celebrated Boyd Education Centre designed by Glenn Murcutt, in association with Reg Lark and Wendy Lewin, can also be utilised for group residencies. The Centre comprises 16 twin rooms (or 8 rooms of 4) to accommodate a maximum of 32 people in shared facilities. A fully self-contained kitchen adjoins the main hall in the centre. The main hall dimensions are 18m x 9m. The surface of the main hall is pavers. Optional flooring can be discussed for performance based residencies.

For more information on group residencies utilising Riversdale contact the Program Officer (02) 4422 2108 before applying.

EQUIPMENT

Riversdale, Boyd Education Centre

The main hall contains tables & chairs for artists to use. The Mordant Family Library is available for groups in residence to use as a break out space. It has a small exhibition of Arthur Boyd’s work on display, as well as reference books for the artists to use, while in residence. A television and DVD/VCR player are also housed in the library. Other equipment available for use: Data projector Projector screen PA system

IT & COMPUTERS

Both the Bundanon & Riversdale properties have wireless satellite broadband. A computer is provided for communal use in Sherman Apartment to enable artists to send & receive emails. Please bring your own laptop for intensive use. We recommend artists bring laptops with wireless capabilities to connect to satellite broadband. We do not have a staff member trained in IT on site. Please arrange your own IT support beofre you arrive at Bundanon. Following is the information you will require: Outgoing mail server address is: mail.activ8.net.au. Mac users particularly need to add this address to their accounts. Without this you can receive emails via wireless but cannot send. Due to our isolated location, our connection can be interrupted at times. Accounts for large media downloads need to be approved. If you experience IT issues please advise a staff member or contact the Program Officer.

TELEPHONE & MOBILE PHONES

There is very limited mobile phone coverage on site at Bundanon & it is not to be relied upon. Access to a telephone is in the apartment/cottage, with free local calls. STD & IDD calls require phone cards. Please purchase your phone card before you arrive. The Riversdale site has mobile reception.