Are you a creative looking for space to develop new work? This program aims to provide dedicated time, space and support for artists to develop their creative practice within the Hills Hub Art Space.
The residency program will be open to artists and creatives from all disciplines and at all stages of their career. The primary focus of the program is to support artistic development, experimentation and creative growth. A public outcome is welcome but not essential for this program.
Eligibility
Any individuals or collaborators living, working or with a strong connection to Cardinia Shire are eligible to apply for this opportunity. We encourage applications from:
- Young people
- Emerging artists
- Artists who identify as disabled, CALD and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Dates
Applications open: Monday, 13 July 2026
Applications close: Thursday, 1 October 2026
Application outcome: Applicants will be notified by Friday, 30 October 2026
What are we looking for:
- A strong project plan explaining how this opportunity will support your practice and what you hope to achieve.
- Visual storytelling that encourages learning, tolerance and insight into lived experience and cultural practices.
- Willingness to engage with the community and visitors to the site.
- Interesting, experimental and site-specific ideas are encouraged.
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Artistic merit and quality of practice.
- Demonstrated benefit of the residency to the applicant’s creative development.
- Capacity to utilise the residency opportunity effectively.
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How to apply
Fill in the Expression of Interest form, along with a brief artist CV and any relevant support material (this could include images of your work, project plans, sketches or links to online content).
Contact for any enquiries
Bronwyn Ward
Cultural Development and Grants Officer
[email protected]
+61 447 589 498
Artists who prefer to submit an application in a video format are welcome to do so by emailing Bronwyn Ward directly.
Image credit: Samantha Richards, Yearnjenong (install view), 2025 (detail)
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