SUMMER STUDIO RESIDENCY
INFORMATION PACK
Emerging Artist and Mid-Career Artist
1 December 2015 – 10 January 2016
Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest is set on the western bank of the Nepean River at the foot
of the Blue Mountains at Emu Plains. The Gallery was established in 1981 at the former home of modernist
artists, Margo and Gerald Lewers.
The Gallery is committed to supporting the professional development of artists within and beyond our
region. The Summer Studio Residency initiative offers artists the opportunity to undertake a six week studio
residency (gratis) in the Sonia Farley Studios at our Emu Plains site. The positions are:
Emerging
< 5 years of professional practice
Mid Career
>5 years of professional practice
The Summer Studio Residency is open to individuals and collectives and will take place over six weeks in
summer and begins on the Tuesday, 1 December 2015. The resident will have seven day access to the
site, during business hours. Public holidays are excluded.
The residency offers:
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Generous modern studio space;
A $1000 stipend (incl. GST) upon receipt of invoice;
A Heritage setting;
Professional development and networking opportunities;
Access to the Gallery’s community of curators, artists and technicians;
Access to the Gallery’s library and permanent collection of Australian modern and contemporary art;
Amenities including a private, air-conditioned studio (52 square metres) with wet area, large tables
and lounge and access to the Gallery’s office, WIFI and kitchen facilities.
Artist-in-Resident Outcomes
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At the conclusion of the residency, the artist-in-resident will have the opportunity to develop an
artwork proposal for the Gallery’s Artist Board program - a space dedicated to showcasing work by
local and emerging artists.
Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest 86 River Road Emu Plains NSW 2750
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The successful applicant will be required to give a presentation on their work at the conclusion of
the residency as part of the Gallery’s programming. This is currently scheduled for Janurary 26 2016
(Australia Day).
Criteria
Applicants will be assessed on:
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The quality of their proposal;
The artistic merit of their support material, and
How their practice will benefit from access to studio space and Gallery resources and locale.
The successful applicant must permit the use of their submitted images for media purposes.
Please note: this residency is independent of the Gallery’s exhibition program and does not include
accommodation or allowances for travel. The Gallery gives no guarantee of an exhibition outcome for
residents. Access to the studio is strictly between 9am-5pm, Monday to Sunday.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a completed application form, including a brief proposal, CV and support
material. All applications should be submitted via email to Micheal Do - michael.do@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au.
Applications close Friday 16 October 2015, 5pm
If shortlisted, applicants must make themselves available for interview.
Successful applicants will be notified by early November 2015.
Further questions and queries
Please direct all enquiries and completed applications to:
Micheal Do
Exhibitions Manager
michael.do@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
(02) 4735 1100
Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest 86 River Road Emu Plains NSW 2750
w penrithregionalgallery.org p 02 4735 1100 f 02 4735 8334 e gallery@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au