Summary
The Farm Residency Program is inviting international visual artists to apply for its fully funded residency in Australia. This initiative aims to support artists in creating impactful and reflective art inspired by the environment and contemporary issues such as ecology and culture.
- 🎨 Program Overview: The Farm Residency Program 2027 in Australia supports international and domestic visual artists to create environmentally and culturally inspired art.
- 🌏 Location & Duration: Takes place in Margaret River, Western Australia, for 8 weeks between February and November 2027.
- 💰 Fully Funded: Covers airfare, lodging, a 15,000 AUD artist fee, and project-related expenses.
- 🖌️ Eligibility: Open to solo visual artists over 18 with a strong professional practice and ability to work independently in a site-responsive residency.
- 🗓️ Application Deadline: June 1, 2026.
- ✍️ Application Process: Apply via the official residency page with a proposed creative project idea.
- 🌿 Art Focus: Works should engage with the natural world, local culture, farming, and environmental themes.
- 🏆 Additional Benefits: Access to studio facilities, transportation support, and professional development opportunities.
- 👨💼 Organizer: Program shared by Qamar Usman, founder of Bright Scholarship, offering guidance on scholarships, internships, and fellowships.
- 📌 Extras: Program is part of broader career and scholarship opportunities, including Cambridge Youth Leadership Certification 2026 and other fully funded international scholarships.
Designation
Artist Residency
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 Weeks |
| Scholarship Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible Nationality | All Nationalities |
| Award Country | Australia |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 June 2026 |
Research Area
- Visual Arts
- Ecology
- Contemporary Culture
- Environmental Issues
Location
Western Australia
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be solo visual artists; groups or organizations are not eligible.
- Applicants must be over eighteen years old.
- Proficiency in autonomous work within a self-directed residency context.
- A demonstrated robust and consistent professional practice.
- Willingness to engage with the site, environment, and land during the residency.
Job Description
The selected artists will have the opportunity to focus on their creative work during an 8-week residency, with funding covering housing expenses, project-related expenditures, and an artist fee of 15,000 AUD. The program aims to encourage the production of significant art with connections to nature and local culture.
How to Apply
- Visit the official residency page.
- Review eligibility criteria and program requirements.
- Submit your application, including an original concept for your project.
Last Date for Apply
1st June 2026
This residency program presents an exceptional opportunity for artists to develop their work in an inspiring environment while receiving comprehensive support.
