Residency

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Dates

Applications open March 1st and close 5:00pm (AWST) Monday June 2, 2025 - with the six-to eight-week residency to be undertaken between February and October 2026. Timing of the residency is to be determined between the Funded Residency recipient and The Farm.

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About

A leading Arts Residency program in Western Australia, offering a unique opportunity for artists to develop work that engages thoughtfully with the land.

With a specific focus on site-responsive projects, the Residency provides an immersive space for creative inquiry, fostering connections between the artist(s), environment, and community. It supports artists who are committed to rigorous research, experimentation, and dialogue—encouraging new ways of thinking about land and our relationship to it .

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Who Can Apply

Open to Australian and international visual artists, individually or in groups.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
A good level of written and spoken English is required.
Applicants must be professional visual artists, recognised by their peers.
A valid driver’s licence is strongly recommended due to limited transport options in the region.

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Residency Grant

The residency includes:

A $7,500 residency fee
Self-contained studio accommodation
Opportunities for mentorship and connections with major arts organizations
Project support and initial travel expenses to the property
Access to a gallery space, workshop, working farm, and natural bushland, fostering a rich and inspiring creative environment

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Selection Criteria

Now in its eighth year, The Farm’s Residency program continues to cultivate a dynamic exchange between contemporary art and Country, supporting artists who seek to push conceptual and material boundaries in response to a unique Western Australian regional setting.

The Farm Margaret River Artist in Residence program welcomes applications from Australian and international artists whose work engages with place, environment, and materiality. Proposals should demonstrate originality, thoughtful site responsivity, and a commitment to creating meaningful discourse about land and our connection to it.

Applications should demonstrate:

A high level of artistic skill, originality, and innovation in the artist’s practice.
A strong track record of professional arts practice, including exhibitions, sector involvement, and relevant experience.
A clearly articulated contemporary artistic concept that aligns with the residency’s site-specific focus.
A clear and compelling proposal outlining the intended project and its relevance to the residency’s site-specific focus.

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During The Residency

The Farm Margaret River is located on Wardandi Noongar land, an ancient and ever-evolving landscape where artists in residence have the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the landscape. Surrounded by sacred Caves, Karri forests, and a rugged coastline, The Farm exists within a region rich in ecological and cultural significance.The Farm fosters rigourous creative inquiry, inviting Australian and international artists to develop work in response to this unique environment.

Any work created during the residency should reflect this experience. Artists will also have opportunities to engage with the local community.

Residency outcomes:

Written Reflection: Artists must contribute an article, essay, or written piece about their residency experience and work, which may be published online.
Community Engagement: Artists must deliver a public experience such as a workshop, talk, open studio, exhibition, or tour.
Site-Specific Work: Artists must create a work on the property, aligned with their proposal and previous practice.
Documentation: The Farm Margaret River will professionally document the residency through film, photography, and audio recording, with the artist’s cooperation.

Funded

2026 Funded Residency

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Selection Panel

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