Australian Tapestry Workshop First People’s Residency

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Who Can Apply: Mid-career Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists working in any media.
The Focus: A four-week residency at the Australian Tapestry Workshop (1–28 February 2027), working with ATW weavers and dye technicians, with an exhibition and public programming.
The Funding: $2,500 to assist with accommodation and travel (Irene Davies Residency Scholarship), plus studio space, up to $100 of yarn and up to 10 hours of specialist support.
Key Requirements: Online Fillout form: contact details; practice statement (max 1500 characters incl. spaces); how you will use the residency and ATW resources (max 1500 characters); past or proposed public programs (max 1500 characters; strong public-programming backgrounds prioritised); previous residencies (max 800 characters, not compulsory); 1-page artist CV (PDF only); up to 10 support images (JPEG, max 20MB).

DeadlineMonday, October 12, 2026

Stipend$2,500 to assist with accommodation and travel expenses (Irene Davies Residency Scholarship)

Program dates1 February – 28 February 2027

LocationSouth Melbourne, Victoria

ParticipationOn-site

Career stagesMid-Career

DisciplinesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art

Application notesApply via the shared First Peoples/Regional/Open Call Fillout form. Review the 2027 First Peoples, Open Call and Regional Residency Information Pack (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s4fu4oypfnrzfved1iyei/FINAL-2027-Open-Regional-FP-AIR-Info-Pack.pdf-4.pdf?rlkey=60d51ip9h5r7bymbtzhtxpbc1&st=9gqlgoo2&dl=0) before applying. Dates are fixed and not negotiable. Outcomes notified mid November 2026. Applicants unsuccessful for the First Peoples or Regional Residency can be considered for the Open Call Residency (self-funded). Alternative application methods, including video submission, may be considered; ATW can provide supporting documentation for external grant applications. Questions: publicprograms@austapestry.com.au. The First Peoples Residency is independently assessed by a First Peoples representative.

Contactpublicprograms@austapestry.com.au

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Australian Tapestry Workshop

Organization based in South Melbourne