Programa de Residência Artística de 2027

The Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW) in South Melbourne invites mid‑career textile artists and designers to apply for its 2027 Artist in Residence Program. Five residencies are available: the Hancock Fellowship (16 August – 11 September) for international mid‑career practitioners, the First Peoples Residency (1 – 28 February) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, an Open Call Residency (13 September – 9 October) open to any Australian‑based artist, and a Regional Residency (8 November – 4 December) for artists living and working in regional Australia. Each residency provides a dedicated working space in ATW’s weaving studio, up to AUD 100 worth of yarn and materials, ten hours of specialist studio support, access to textile equipment and an online weaving course, as well as exhibition space in ATW’s galleries. The Hancock Fellowship additionally includes return flights to Melbourne, four weeks of accommodation, a $1,000 exhibition fee, and a $2,500 stipend; the First Peoples and Regional residencies each offer a $2,500 stipend. Applications close on Monday 12 October 2026 at 5 pm AEST. No application fee is required. ATW emphasizes accessibility and inclusion, welcoming artists from diverse backgrounds and offering support for those needing accommodations. Detailed information packs and application forms are available via the links provided.

Dedicated studio space, up to $100 AUD of yarn/materials, 10 hours specialist support, textile equipment, online weaving course, exhibition space, opportunity to sell work, return flights (Hancock Fellowship), four weeks accommodation (Hancock Fellowship).

Hancock Fellowship: mid‑career textile artists/designers living and working outside Australia. First Peoples Residency: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists only. Open Call Residency: artists based in any Australian State or Territory. Regional Residency: artists who live and work in regional Australia.