Alternate Channels is a new residency supporting experimental artists to develop an ambitious live work
In partnership with Soft Centre, Performance Space and Brand X, Alternate Channels offers experimental artists support through a multi-stage, multi-year pathway from early concept to audience-ready live artwork.
One solo artist or small group (up to 3) from the Greater Sydney region, with a minimum of 5 years of practice, will be selected for Stage 1 of the Alternate Channels Residency with Brand X, a 5-day creative development at the City of Sydney Creative Studios, offering space to test a radical idea and push into new directions.
From there, the project progresses to Stage 2: a guaranteed presentation with Soft Centre, before continuing to Stage 3 with Performance Space for further development & presentation, enabling the work to grow in scale, complexity & ambition over time.
The residency is structured so artists can take risks early, empowered by a guaranteed pathway of future development & presentation.
Key Information
- Call Out Opens: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
- Interview / Oral Application Cut-off: 8th May 2026
- Call Out Closes: 10am, Thursday 21st May 2026
- Outcome Notifications: Mid June 2026
- Residency Dates: 3rd – 7th August 2026 (5-days)
- Paid Opportunity: $1,300 + super per artist + $550 stipend
Eligibility
- Applicants must be from Greater Sydney-based
- Applicants must apply as a solo or as a group (up to 3)
- Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years creative practice
How Do I Apply?
We offer a flexible application process, options include:
- An online application form for written and video applications (also available in other formats)
- Interview / oral application for artists’ with Access requirements
- or get in touch and discuss to us about what works for you
An interview or oral application is open to any applicants with Access requirements who’d find an interview preferable or more accessible than a written or video application.
Click here to book an oral interview application.
We generally require application completion by the due date, but we allow short extensions to support access requirements and fluctuating capacity. Applicants must contact us before the advertised deadline to discuss this option.
If you would like to discuss access requirements, request documents in an alternative format, or talk through application options, please contact: Access Coordinator Dean Nash, [email protected]
Image: Red Rey, Multi-Arts Residency 2025 by Brand X. Photography by Jeriel Flores.
Alternate Channels is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW in partnership with Soft Centre, Performance Space and Brand X.
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