A new annual award aiming to support mid-career Australian artists through a unique residency, research and exhibition opportunity.
Each year, one mid-career artist residing in New South Wales, Australia will be selected to participate in a fully funded six-week residency in the UK with Messums East at The Old Post Office in Lowestoft, a refurbished new arts complex on the most easterly point of the UK. The Award includes a solo exhibition at Orange Regional Gallery, Australia the following year.
The Award supports artists who engage with the landscape and/or environment to evolve their creative practice. Valued at AUD $33,000, this International Residency Award includes international flights, travel, accommodation, studio space, art materials and living expenses, and an exhibition, providing a rare opportunity for creative growth, research, connection and exploration.
THE SIX WEEK RESIDENCY
The Old Post Office, Messums East, Lowestoft, UK
Between 1 September—30 November 2026
THE EXHIBITION A solo exhibition at Orange Regional Gallery in Spring 2027.
The initiative, presented through a partnership between Orange Regional Gallery, Australia, and Messums | ORG in the UK, is made possible thanks to generous support from Rowena Danziger in memory of Ken Coles AM.
Applications open: 31 March 2026 Applications close: 30 April 2026
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