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The School of Art and Design ANU is offering a new Graduate in Residence program. We are looking for creative and curious former students who enjoy working in our community of learning. You may have a specific project in mind or looking for space to further explore your practice. We are open to all kinds of disciplines and practices including visual arts, design, curatorial, and writing. The School will provide you with a working space and opportunities to connect with other staff and students. Studio residencies can be 6 weeks or 6 months in length. No published outcomes are required.
The application is a simple online form. You do not need to include images or writing examples or a cv. We would like a clear and accurate description of the kinds of activities, machinery, materials you would like to access at the school. Please include a description of the materials you will bring. This information is to help us understand the WHS requirements of your workspace.
As part of the application form, you are asked to provide the names, email address and phone numbers, of 2 current or former SOAD staff, academic technical officer or administration staff, who you have worked with who can be a referee.
Submit your Expression of Interest here - ANU SOA&D Graduate in Residence Expression of Interest
Deadline for submissions: Midnight, Monday 15 June, 2026.
Notification of outcomes: Monday July 20, 2026.
Earliest residency start date: Monday 3 August, 2026.
If you have any queries, please email CASS Professional Services
Additional information FAQ
This program addresses the need for affordable short-term studios in Canberra. It is best suited to creatives who want a space to work develop their practice, need a short-term studio while on a waiting list for a permanent space, or have returned to Canberra and want to reconnect. It is not a mentoring program or a substitute for Higher Degree Research programs.
There is no stipend or additional funding associated with this program. In exchange for your free studio, we ask for some in-kind contribution to the community. Such as a participation in outreach events, delivering an artist’s talk, and/or participating in group crits.
This is the first round of applications in what is hoped to be a 6 monthly call out. Unsuccessful applicants may apply again.
Accommodation
No accommodation is offered.
Access
SOAD access hours are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 9:45pm. Weekends 9.00am to 4.00pm. Access outside these hours is on a case-by-case basis.
Equipment
Our preference is for graduates who will be undertaking low risk activities. However, access to workshop equipment may be granted and is in on a case-by-case basis. You will need to demonstrate that you have the skills, and do not need technical officer assistance. Priority is given to current students and some areas and equipment will not be available in peak periods of the teaching calendar.
Materials
All Grad in Residences are required to provide their own materials where possible. The use of some materials will need technical officer approval prior to commencement of use, depending on the risk.
Some workshops can provide materials to ensure materials are WHS and workshop process compliant. An Additional Materials Fee may be necessary if materials and/or consumables are acquired from the school.
How you application is assessed:
- Clarity of description of your intended activities.
- Demonstration of independence of practice.
- The availability of space in the school.
- Referee recommendation.