ABOUT | Regional Artist Development Program
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery offers mentored opportunities for regional artists each year. These include residencies and exhibitions. This year we will partner with Megalo Print Workshop in Canberra to offer a sponsored studio residency opportunity for a local printmaker. This opportunity is open to artist printmakers from across Eastern Riverina and surrounding areas who are eager to extend and deepen their printmaking practice.
This opportunity provides:
- a stipend of $2,000,
- $500 towards materials
- up to 2 weeks accommodation
- Megalo studio use
- Up to 10 hours tuition with master Megalo printers
The residency will be an opportunity for the successful applicants to develop their printmaking skills through extended access to Megalo’s Print studio and ten hours of tuition with Megalo staff.
The RAD x Megalo Residency Program aims to:
- Support regional artist practice, development and exploration
- Facilitate a mentored experience for artists with Megalo staff
- Provide artists with critical attention to their work (as required and desired)
- Assist regional artists to profile their practice
- Expand community access and understanding of artist practice
- Facilitate equity of access
WHO CAN APPLY?
We are currently seeking applications from local arts practitioners for the RAD x Megalo Residency. This opportunity will suit artists and printmakers with a commitment to extend and develop their practice in a professional setting. Applications should demonstrate a cohesive project proposal with a considered concept that is relevant to our region.
Please Note – RAD x Megalo Residency:
- Local to Wagga Wagga and surrounds
- Up to 2 weeks extended studio access at Megalo Print Studios, Canberra
- Up to 2 weeks accommodation provided in shared housing near Megalo Print Studio
- Residency stipend of $2,000
- Materials stipend $500
- 10 hours tuition with Megalo master printers: $650.00 (= 10 hours @ $65.00 p/h) per artist, to be funded by Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.
WHEN?
Please nominate your preferred dates to travel to Canberra for RAD x Megalo Residency Program 2025. Successful applicants will be contacted to finalise accommodation dates.
- 4 August - 17 August 2025
- 18 August - 31 August 2025
- 1 September - 14 September 2025
Megalo Print Studio access is available between 7:30am and 10:30pm, 7-days a week – access outside of these hours will trigger an alarm and security call-out, the cost of which will be the responsibility of the Artist.
Please read the guidelines carefully to inform your application and ensure you understand the terms and conditions of participating in the Regional Artist Development Program.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection panel of Gallery and industry peers will review and assess all RAD x Megalo applications. Applications are assessed against the artistic merit of the proposal and the benefit of the residency for the applicant's professional development, or/ and the successful realisation of the proposed project.
The selection panel will prioritise applications that demonstrate at least 3 of the following criteria:
- Suitability: the project is suitable for the Megalo Studio. It is clear, well considered and addresses the application guidelines.
- Need: the artist demonstrates need or clear benefits from the residency. Examples may include studio space, mentored critical attention, preparation for a future exhibition, development of skills / technique.
- Committed Practice: the artist can demonstrate professional commitment to their arts practice and experience as a printmaker. Please note this opportunity is not available to beginners.
- Relevance: the project is relevant to regional themes or issues and/or connects with the program aims.
CONTACT
If you would like further information regarding the program or application process please contact the Art Gallery Team.
Email: wemyss.claire@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6926 9660
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
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