PROGRAM OFFERS

• A fully subsidised studio space: 3.8 x 3.5m with desk and chair, including air-conditioning split-system.

• Creative, practical and professional support from our Coordinator.

• The opportunity to work in a creative environment amongst five other studio artists as well as local and interstate exhibiting artists.

• Use of WTS tools and equipment (prior arrangement ideal).

• Communal kitchen with fridge, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities.

• Central location: only a 10 minute walk from the town centre, shops and supermarket. We also have a bike for Travelling Artists if necessary.

• Possibility of an Open Studio event at the end of the residency (if WTS Creative Program permits).

RESIDENCY PERIOD

One month

COST

FREE studio hire!

$150 bond (refundable on return of studio to its original state)

Please note: accommodation is not included, however, we can provide a list of places to stay nearby to suit a range of budgets. Artists are encouraged to apply for funding to assist with expenses. We are happy to provide a Letter of Support to assist with funding applications.

TO APPLY

You will need to fill out our online submission form which is only available during Call Outs.

The submission will need to include details about your proposed residency, good quality support material (5-10 images or 3 links to video/multimedia works), an Artist CV, your preferred months and a few other details. The submission form will detail all the necessary requirements.

SELECTION PROCESS

All programming decisions are made by the WTS Curatorial Committee. The committee is made up of three to four Alice Springs/Mparntwe based artists and arts workers. The committee will assess applications based on the relevance of the artist’s practice to Watch This Space’s aims as a contemporary experimental art space:

• To create opportunities for local artists’ work to be discovered and made visible through hosting contemporary art exhibitions.

• To provide opportunities for local, interstate and international artists to enrich the artistic and cultural life of Alice Springs through the delivery of high quality contemporary art activities.

• To foster an inclusive creative community of artists who share skills and experiences with each other by accessing the onsite gallery and studio space.

• To offer professional development opportunities for artists including artistic/cultural collaborations and skills development.

• To nurture the full breadth of contemporary art activities including multi-disciplinary art forms, new media and installation work.

Decisions will be finalised and applicants notified of outcome within 6 weeks of application closing date.