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Programme de résidence en studio du couvent d'Abbotsford

Programme de résidence en studio du couvent d'Abbotsford


Come join us as a Resident Artist!
2025 — 2026

The Abbotsford Convent Studio Residency Program offers artists a unique opportunity to undertake the development of a new work with time, spaces and support in a beautiful national-heritage listed setting.

Artists are invited to extend their practice through the development of a new work, and to share outcomes from their work-in-progress in Abbotsford Convent’s public programs.

 

Writer’s Residencies:


ACF Writers Studio Residencies – 4 residencies at 12 weeks each
Dates:  Apr-Jun 25;  Jul-Sept 25;  Oct-Dec 25;  Jan-Mar 25
Honorarium: $2000 each

For writers of any age and at any stage of their development.

Successful applicants will receive:

  • A dedicated studio space (12 weeks) with 24/7 access
  • An Honorarium of $2,000
  • Support and mentoring from ACF staff and Convent tenants
  • Discounted Venue Hire and car parking
  • Marketing that promotes the Residency and activities

This Residency is generously supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, and the Abbotsford Convent Foundation.

 

Application Guidelines

Find out more about the Studio Residencies and application process.

 

How to apply

All applicants must submit:

  • Completed online form responding to the selection criteria above
  • Up to date CV / biography – including any exhibitions, grants, awards, reviews, etc
  • Signed and dated letter of agreement from partners where relevant
  • Current high-resolution headshots
  • Minimum of 3 examples of writing (at 1.5 lines, totalling no more than 5 pages each)
  • Name and contact for a professional referee

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to be published?
A: Not at all! We are accepting applications from artists of all stages in their career.

Q: Which genres will be considered?
A: We are accepting all genres, including (but not limited to) children’s works, poetry, novel and short story, screenplay and script, creative non-fiction and graphic novel and comic.

Q: When do the Residencies start?
A: The first Residency will begin 1 April 2025.

Q: Can I apply for more than one date range?
A: To allow for timely processing of applications, we have asked you to select your most preferred slot. If your application is successful, we will reach out to find out when else you are available.

Q: How often do I need to be on-site?
A: We require you to use the studio for a minimum of 4 days a week (or 70% of your residency).

Q: Can I bring my dog to the studio?
A: Pets are more than welcome, as long as they are not disruptive to the studio neighbours, and they are cleaned up after.

 

Assessment

Applications are assessed by a panel from a range of backgrounds. We may, in some circumstances, require an interview with an applicant.

 

 Enquiries

If you have any questions about the Studio Residency Program, please contact the Abbotsford Convent Programming Team.

E: programming@abbotsfordconvent.com.au

 

[Extended:] Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 23 February 2025

Please read the Application Guidelines before applying.

Apply now

 

 

Upcoming Residencies:

 

Les Résidence de Maggie Maguire 6 months

Dates:  Jul-Dec 25  or  Jan-Jun 26
Honorarium: $7000
Applications open early March, close 1 April 2025

For early career artists who have practiced as a professional artist continually for less than 5 years. This Residency is generously supported by The Patagorang Foundation, founded by Roger Allen and Maggie Gray in honour of Abbotsford Convent’s first CEO, Maggie Maguire OAM.

Abbotsford Convent Foundation (ACF) Studio Residency – 6 months

Dates:  Jul-Dec 25  or  Jan-Jun 26
Honorarium: $7000
Applications open early March, close  1 April 2025

For visual and performance artists at any age and stage of development. This Residency is generously supported by the Victorian  Government through Creative Victoria, and the Abbotsford Convent Foundation (ACF).

 

Previous residents

Luke George (2018)
Minna Gilligan (2018)
Leisa Shelton (2019)
Acacia Christensen (2019)
Hayley Tanzer (2020)
Hellen Sky (2021)
Jacob Boehme (2021)
Jo Lloyd (2022-23)
Lisa Anderson (2024)
Louise Marson (2024)

 

Testimonials

“As an Artist in Residence with ACF, I have been offered the key elements of all artistic practice which have enabled and strengthened both my practice and my resilience as an artist. SPACE within which to house and hold my work, SUPPORT to continue to build the courage to continue to make work in these demanding times and CONFIDENCE in my current projects and my place as an artist here in Australia.”
–  Leisa Shelton

 

“My residency at the Convent gave me unprecedented freedom in my creative practice. The program was incredibly encouraging and flexible in terms of my creative outcomes, and providing spaces with which I could create.
While COVID-19 restrictions meant I couldn’t complete my intended activity, I was able to develop and film several video works within the space that ensured my creative practice could continue during an incredibly challenging time.
The staff’s continued support surrounding the eventual delivery of my main project goes above and beyond what I could ever have expected.I cherish my relationship with the Convent and it definitely made me feel a sense of support and community at a time I needed it most.”
– Tanzer

 

“Having the opportunity to be the artist-in-residence at the Abbotsford Convent has allowed me to widely expand what my arts practice looks like.
This unique chance to have a large and dedicated, hands-on support network within the Convent itself while being able to keep my time there self-directed is something that I haven’t had access to with other programs in the past.
Going forward, this residency has given me some new skill sets and a different approach to how I produce and curate large-scale work and continue to adapt my art to fit different spaces than the norm. I’m looking forward to continuing to make art with the Convent.”
– Acacia Christensen

 

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