The Artist in Residence Program offers applicants non-residential, studio spaces to use for a three-month period. There are four opportunities offered each year at The Granville Centre Artist in Residence space, and additional opportunities at The Peacock Gallery and Auburn Art Studio.

In return for rent-free use of the studio space the artists are required to engage with the community in the following ways:

• Participate in one open studio event.
• Participate in a public program. e.g. a workshop, a demonstration or an artist talk.

Cumberland Artist in Residence program aims to:

• Provide artists with free short-term access to spaces and facilities to produce, present or develop their artform. Residency period is three months subject to scope and need.
• Provide Cumberland communities with opportunities to engage with arts and culture.

To enable them to carry out their activities, Council pays each artist a $1,000 fee.

About Auburn Arts Studio

Peacock Gallery and Auburn Arts Studio

Auburn Botanic Gardens, corner Chisholm and Chiswick Roads, Auburn Botanic Gardens.

Studio 1 (43m2) and Studio 2 (65m2).

Auburn Arts Studio Artist in Residence Program is focused on providing artists and curators, groups or organisations with working space away from their usual living and working environment to focus on visual arts practice or projects. This program aims to provide opportunities for mutual exchange between artists and local community through public program and/or exhibition/showing outcomes. Successful applicants will be allocated one studio space for the agreed duration, generally three months subject to project scope and need.

About The Granville Centre

The Granville Centre – Artist in Residence

1 Memorial Drive, Granville

The Granville Centre Artist in Residence space is a 36m2 modern purpose-built space with tables, chairs, natural light, paint wash up sink, kitchenette, and storage cupboards.

The Granville Centre is Council’s key arts and cultural facility, including Granville Centre Art Gallery and a dedicated Artist in Residence space. It is a community hub facility centrally located a short walk from Granville Town Centre, close to the vibrant food destination location of South Street, and heritage item Granville Town Hall. The Granville Centre includes a range of community activated spaces including Granville Library, workshop spaces, a purpose-built music recording and rehearsal space, community halls for hire, and outdoor recreation spaces and gallery. Granville Centre Art Gallery opened in late 2020 and has presented a range of exhibitions, events, and programs.

The Granville Centre Artist in Residence Program offers the opportunity for artists in any artform to work in a space well connected to vibrant community activity. This program aims to provide opportunities for mutual exchange between artists and local community through public program and/or showing and presentation outcomes.

Artist in Residence Programs – General Information

• Artists in Residence are granted use of studios free of charge.
• Consumables of day-to-day studio practice are to be provided and paid for by the artist.
• In return for rent-free use of the studio space the Artist in Residence will facilitate opportunities for the community to engage with their practice by way an open studio, and a public program e.g. workshops, presentation/performance/showing, or other project outcome.
• Successful applicants will negotiate a program of activity/Agreement with Cumberland City Council.

Once you have read this Artist in Residency program information, complete the online application form.

Applications close Friday, 10 October 2025 at 5pm.

If you need more information or support before commencing, please contact the Arts Team on 8757 9029 or email granvillecentreartgallery@cumberland.nsw.gov.au