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2027 Funded Residency

Applications for the 2027 Residency Program are now open and close 5PM AWST June 1, 2026.
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Dates

Applications open March 2nd and close 5:00pm (AWST) Monday June 1, 2026 - with the eight-to ten-week residency to be undertaken between February and November 2027. Timing of the residency is to be determined between the Funded Residency recipient and The Farm.

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About

The Artist in Residence program at The Farm Margaret River provides a unique opportunity for visual artists to undertake focused, site-responsive artworks.

Located on a rural property in the south west of Western Australia, known as Wadandi Country. The residency will be awarded to an artist who demonstrates a strong creative practice, whose work will both enhance our engagement and awareness of the area and benefit their own professional career.

The program supports the artist to develop ambitious work in direct response to environmental, ecological, agricultural and/or the cultural context.

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Who Can Apply

Open to Australian and international visual artists, individually or in groups. Eligable applicants must:

Be an individual visual artist (not a collective or organisation)
Be over 18 years of age
Be able to work independently within a self-directed residency framework
Demonstrate a strong and sustained professional practice
Be open to working responsively with land, environment and site

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Residency Grant

The Artist in Residence program includes:

An 8-10 week residency for an artist to work in a site-responsive context
An Artist fee of $15000 will support living and project-related costs during the residency
Accommodation and studio facilities provided on site at The Farm Margaret River
Coverage of travel costs to and from Margaret River
Professional documentation of the residency and work developed on site
Research and practical support, mentoring, introductions to local networks and arts organisations
Opportunity to present the project to a panel for additional funding and resources
A community engagement event where the work is shared with the community

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Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form, respond to the application questions, and upload a current CV along with a single PDF of supporting visual documentation.

Application Questions

Describe your art practice.
How might your work translate land, ecology and/or place ?
How would the residency benefit your artistic practice?
Have you been to a residency before ?

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Applicants are required to submit one PDF document containing supporting material. This PDF is the primary way the panel will assess the calibre, consistency and relevance of your practice, so please prepare it carefully.

Your support material should clearly demonstrate:

A sustained and professional practice
A clear conceptual direction
The ability to develop work through research, experimentation and context

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Your PDF should focus on relevant past work, a succinct overview of your existing practice.

You may include a combination of:

Images of finished or in-progress works
Exhibition documentation
Video or audio documentation (as links within the PDF)
Links to previous projects, publications or websites
Collaborations or commissions

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Where possible, select works created within the last ten years. Older work may be included only if you briefly explain its relevance to your current practice or this application.

Format requirements:

All visual support material must be submitted in one PDF file.
Applications may be deemed ineligible if files are not submitted in the required format or if supporting material is missing.

Maximum file size: 20–25MB

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Selection Panel

Announced Soon.

FAQs

What is the Funded Residency Program?

The Funded Residency Program at The Farm Margaret River provides artists with a residency fee, studio accommodation to develop site-responsive work within a eight-to ten-week period. The program is open to artists working across land art, sculpture, installation, mixed media, environmental and ecological practices, and other disciplines, the program fosters creative exploration of the relationship between art and nature.

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What does the residency provide?

The residency includes:

Support for materials and project development
Accommodation and workspace
Access to local resources and mentorship
Opportunities for public engagement (exhibitions, talks, or workshops)
A professional photoshoot of the artist and final body of work
Media exposure

What does the $15000 residency funding cover?

The $15000 is provided to support your time at The Farm and can be used at your discretion across the residency (for example, living costs, materials, or other project-related expenses). The Farm separately covers initial travel costs to and from the residency, ensuring the grant can be focused on supporting your practice while on site.

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Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must be artists with a demonstrated professional arts practice and a strong interest in site-specific work. Artists must be 18 years or older.

How do I apply?

Applications are to be submitted through our website.

How important are support materials in the selection process?

Work samples are essential to how the judges evaluate your application. They provide a clear insight into your artistic calibre, consistency and capacity.

The judging panel will be looking for evidence of:

A coherent and sustained arts practice
Conceptual thinking and ability to translate to artworks
Your ability to adapt your practice to a new environment
Work that will enrich the community

Your upload should focus on realised work, as this is the only way the panel can meaningfully assess your suitability for the residency.

How long is the residency?

Residency durations vary each year. The 2027 Residency will last between 8 to 10 weeks, depending on the project scope.

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary each year. Please check the website for the latest dates.

Is there an application fee?

No, there is no application fee for this residency.

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Do artists have to create site-specific work?

Yes, the residency focuses on site-specific art.

Who owns the rights to the artwork created during the residency?

The intellectual property of the artwork(s) will remain with the artist.

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What is site-specific work?

Site-specific work is artwork or practice that is created/ developed in response to a particular place. It considers the physical, environmental and cultural conditions of a site, exploring how an artwork relates to the land, its topography and its broader context. At The Farm, site-specific practice often involves responding to land, ecology, agriculture, history and community, with works that may be temporal or evolve over time.

What does community engagement mean?

There is an expectation that the artist’s project will be shared with the community. This can manifest in many forms such as exhibition, artist talk , artist walk , open day etc.

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What does project review mean ?

After an initial period of research and site engagement (in week two or three), the artist may present their evolving project concept to the selection panel/board. If additional resources or funding are required to realise the work, this review allows the panel to consider an expanded scope of the project.

Will I be notified of the outcome of my application?

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to notify or provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. The selected artist will be contacted directly via email. A public announcement of the successful applicant will follow.

Will my final work be professionally documented?

Yes, a professional photographer will capture the artist and their completed body of work at the conclusion of the residency.

What months can I take the residency within the selected year?

The residency period will be determined in discussion with The Farm and the artist. However it will need to sit within the months 1st February - 30th November 2027. It is preferred that the residency occurs in one block only.

Will there be media coverage of my residency?

Yes, The Farm will distribute media releases announcing the residency, including the scope of the artist’s project and practice.

Is a driver’s license required?

A driver’s license is highly recommended, as the property is 10 km from the nearest town, and public transportation is limited.

Can international artists apply?

Yes, international artists are encouraged to apply. Initial travel costs to and from a country of residency to The Farm Margaret River are covered. Visa arrangements will be the responsibility of the artist.

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What accommodation is provided?

The selected artist will stay in a comfortable live-in studio, which includes:

Bathroom and kitchen facilities
Potbelly fire and fan for climate control
Internet access

Artists are responsible for their own catering during the residency.

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What facilities and equipment are available?

The Farm Margaret River provides access to basic equipment, including:

Trestle tables and wooden easels
Radial arm saw, bandsaw, mitre saw, sanding machine, and drill press
Small test kiln (fires at low-temperature/earthenware levels, internal dimensions approx. 30 x 30 x 30 cm)
Several studios, workshop and gallery

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Do I need to bring any equipment?

Yes, artists must bring their own personal equipment such as a computer, camera etc.

Do I need insurance for the residency?

Yes. Artists must take out and maintain public liability insurance of at least one million dollars (unless otherwise agreed).

Can my project be collaborative?

Yes, collaborative projects are welcome. However, applicants must apply as individuals (not as an organisation or collective). If you are proposing a collaborative project, each artist must submit a separate application so we can assess each individual’s practice, experience and contribution to the residency. While the project description may be the same across applications, each artist should clearly demonstrate their own role and what they will bring to the collaboration. Collaborative projects should be genuinely collaborative in concept and process, rather than simply shared logistics or resources.Please list your collaborator’s full name(s) in your application form.

Can artists bring family members?

This depends on the residency’s accommodations. Some program calendars allow collaborators or family members, while others do not.

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What if my equipment or personal belongings are lost or damaged?

The Farm does not accept liability for any loss or damage to equipment or personal effects belonging to the artist, or the artist’s employees, agents, or contractors. We strongly recommend that artists obtain adequate insurance for all personal property used during the residency.

Where can I find affordable insurance for artists?

We suggest looking into arts organizations such as Artsource and the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA), as they offer affordable insurance policies tailored to artists.

Who can I contact for more information?

For any inquiries, please visit our website or email hello@thefarmmargaretriver.com.au

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The Farm Margaret River acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which it stands, the Wardandi Noongar peoples of the region, and we recognise their continuous connections to the lands, waters and skies. We pay respects to their continuing cultures and to Elders past and present.

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