Studio application

There are currently 21 studios spread across the property at Strathnairn. These studios house a community of artists working in a diverse range of mediums. They are available for rent by both emerging and established artists.

  • Artists are invited to add their name and application to our waiting list using the form below.

  • Please note, studios are allocated on each applicants' suitability for the studio that becomes vacant not the applicant’s position on the wait list.

  • Studio fees start at $180 (GST inclusive) per month.

Eligibility

All visual artists can apply. This includes:

  • Individual artists (professional, emerging, or recreational)

  • Pairs or groups of artists proposing share-studio arrangements

Note: Arts businesses and students enrolled in Visual Art degrees/courses are not eligible to apply for studio space at Strathnairn Arts.

Length of tenancy

Strathnairn Arts has always supported long-term tenancies and aims to continue doing so. Successful applicants will be offered a licence agreement for up to five years with ongoing review points to assess that the use of the studio is consistent with the selection criteria above.

Note: studios may not be used for purposes other than arts practice. They may not be used as residential accommodation, and are not to be used for storage purposes only.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

  1. Commitment to an ongoing arts practice, including participation in exhibitions either individually or in a group

  2. Quality of work and/or perceived potential

  3. Suitability of applicant’s practice to a Strathnairn Arts studio, noting that not all studios are suitable for all art practices

  4. Commitment to frequent and active use of a studio, noting that preference will be given to arrangements that maximise the use of the studio

  5. Demonstrated need for a studio

  6. Willingness to contribute to advancing the Strathnairn Arts vision and participate in the Strathnairn Arts community, including annual Open Studio Day and participation in studio holders exhibitions.

Selection process

  • Applications will be assessed initially by the Strathnairn Arts Director.

  • Applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome.

  • Recommendations will be forwarded to the Strathnairn Arts Board for approval.

Note: Decisions are final and cannot be negotiated.

How to apply

  • Complete and submit the online form

  • Include your artist statement/bio and CV including details of exhibitions, prizes, teaching posts, commissions, publications.

  • Include six images of your work from the last 24 months.

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