Today Bundanon opens applications for its renowned Artists in Residence 2027 program.
Established in 1997, the Artists in Residence program is the largest of its kind in Australia and spans Bundanon’s 30 year history. The program continues to grow, hosting over 250 artists annually, and is structured through a series of partnerships with leading arts organisations, companies, cultural agencies, and patrons.
The residency program provides important career opportunities for artists and researchers to develop their professional practice, engage with fellow creatives, and create new work. All art forms are supported through the program including visual and performing arts, literature, dance and music, moving image, jewellery and silversmithing, as well as ecological and scientific research.
Artists and researchers are hosted in purpose-built studios and rehearsal spaces on the organisation’s secluded Homestead site, the expansive and tranquil natural environment devoid of urban distractions, noise and light pollution encourages critical thinking and creative production.
There are no direct costs to artists for the Bundanon Artists in Residence 2027 Program. This important initiative highlights the organisation’s commitment to support the development of new work in Australia, consistent with the National Cultural Policy – Revive, that promotes the centrality of the artist.
Bundanon CEO Rachel Kent comments: “Bundanon’s residency program upholds our core commitment to support cultural production across all disciplines and career stages; and importantly, to give practitioners the space for uninterrupted reflection and testing of new ideas – an essential part of the creative process. It is unique as the only multi-disciplinary residency program in Australia, welcoming artists from around the world.”
Bundanon’s commitment to accessibility extends to this program with recent upgrades increasing access through dedicated parking, access ramps and an accessible communal quadrangle and BBQ area.
At the heart of the program is Arthur and Yvonne Boyd’s shared vision for Bundanon as a creative space for contemporary artists of all kinds.
“A place for the community to enjoy the bush and the river, and a place to be used as a forum where those from every facet from the arts and sciences could get together” – Arthur Boyd
Artists, groups, and organisations from around the globe and across all creative disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Applications Open: Monday 20 April 2026
Online Information Session: Tuesday 5 May 2026, 12-1pm – Register Here
Applications Close: Monday 1 June 2026 at 5pm
Fellowships & Awards
- Dobell Foundation Artist in Residence Award
- McCahon House Fellowship
- Meroogal Women’s Art Prize – Museums of History NSW
- William Fletcher FoundationAward
- Bundanon First Nations Fellowship
- Bundanon Fellowship for an Artist with Disability
Sector Collaborators
- Accessible Arts
- Australian Plays Transform
- Australian Theatre for Young People
- Critical Path
- Guildhouse
- Jamfactory
- Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia
- Music in Exile
- Omega Ensemble
- Performance Space
APPLICATION INFORMATION: https://www.bundanon.com.au/residencies/apply/
IMAGES AVAILABLE: HERE
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