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2026 Accessible Arts & Bundanon Artists in Residence

Application Form

Eligibility
The 2026 Accessible Arts and Bundanon Artists in Residence is a week-long residency from Monday, 21 September to Sunday, 27 September.

The residency is open to emerging or mid-career visual artists, writers, or musicians.

Applicants must be living and/or working in NSW or the ACT and identify as being a person with a Disability or who is d/Deaf.

Selection Criteria
  • Artistic Potential – The strength of your work and the quality of your proposal.
  • Career Impact – In what ways will this residency shape your development as an artist and move your project forward.
Assistance
Please note that applications can be submitted in alternative formats that are accessible to you, including Auslan video. Please reach out to Accessible Arts before submitting the application in an alternative format to ensure your application is received.

Accessible Arts Contact Info
Email: info@aarts.net.au
Phone: +61 2 9251 6499
1.Applicant Details(Required.)
2.Contact Information(Required.)
3.Are you over 18 years of age?
4.How do you identify? (Please select as many as apply to you) (Required.)
5.What are your Pronouns?
6.Access - Outline in detail any support and/or access requirements you may have.
Providing as much detail as possible helps us accurately assess your needs and ensure your accommodation is accessible.
For example: Wheelchair accessible accommodation, extra accommodation for a support worker.

Please note that no additional funding is available for access costs. Successful applicants will be encouraged to use NDIS funding towards access costs if they are NDIS participants.

If you have any questions or want to discuss your access requirements, please contact Accessible Arts.
7.Brief summary of your project
(Up to 150 words)
8.What artistic outcomes are you hoping to achieve during your residency?
(Up to 300 words)
9.What professional development goals will you work towards during your residency?
(Up to 300 words)
10.How will you contribute to the formation of an artistic community at Bundanon?
For example, this could include sharing ideas with other artists, collaborating on projects, or participating in group activities.
(Up to 300 words)
11.Please outline any working requirements/tools you might need to support the development of your project.
For example, you might need a studio space, a standing desk, natural light, or other equipment or support.
12.Please attach your Artist CV
(Two-page maximum)

Things to include within your CV:
  • Details of your creative practice
  • Your qualifications
  • Relevant exhibitions, performances, publications
  • How long you have been a practicing/active artist
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13.Please share examples of your artwork. Choose work that best represents your practice or is relevant to the project you are developing.
  • Up to 5 images of your artwork
  • Up to 5 short writing samples (200 words each) or 1 longer piece (up to 2 pages)
  • Up to 5 minutes of audio, such as original music or spoken word
  • Up to 5 minutes of video, such as film, performance, or visual storytelling
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14.Supporting Material
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18.Please list any other additional information that you wish to share, such as websites or relevant links here:
19.How did you hear about this opportunity?
The submission deadline is 11:30pm Sunday 7 June 2026.

If you are successful in your application, there will be additional Terms and Conditions on acceptance in accordance with the existing policies of Accessible Arts.