Tasmanian Residencies
This program supports Tasmanian artists to undertake residencies at wilderness, historical and cultural locations across Tasmania.
It is offered in partnership with the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service and historic sites.
All applications must include a letter or e-mail of confirmation from the residency site manager or administrator.
You can find contact details for each site on the locations page.
Applications are currently closed.
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Key dates
Round 1
Opens: 13 February 2018
Closes: 26 March 2018
Round 2
Opens: 3 September 2018
Closes: 15 October 2018
Notification for each round will occur within ten weeks of the closing date.
Residency locations
- historic and cultural locations
- parks and wildlife locations
Who can apply?
Applicants must meet Arts Tasmania’s general eligibility requirements.
What can I apply for?
This program provides funding towards residency costs such as:
- accommodation
- travel
- living expenses
- materials
You may submit one application to this program per calendar year.
How much can I apply for?
| Individual artist | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|
Four weeks | $2 500 | $5 000 |
Five weeks | $3 125 | $6 250 |
Six weeks | $3 750 | $7 500 |
Seven weeks | $4 375 | $8 750 |
Eight weeks | $5 000 | $10 000 |
In some locations applicants may have the option to divide their residencies across two stages.
The site manager's confirmation letter should include the approximate dates of your proposed residency.
How will applications be assessed?
Applications will be assessed by a multi-artform peer panel against the criteria of:
- quality
- benefit
For more information, please visit criteria.
Parks and Wildlife Service management is consulted regarding applications to the parks and wildlife locations.
How do I submit my application?
Your application must be completed online before 11:59 pm on the closing date.
Please contact Arts Tasmania before the closing date if you are unable to submit electronically.
Material received after the closing date will not be considered.
Help with your application
You can discuss your application with a member of Arts Tasmania’s grants team before the closing date.
Contact the grants team on 03 6165 6666 or grants@arts.tas.gov.au
Other information
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