CCAS provides 6 studio places each year for emerging ACT artists (no age limit). Although some residencies are awarded a strong preference is given to artists who make applications.

Residencies for ACT based artists include:

• rent free studio space for 6 months at Gorman House Arts Centre
• Residents are eligible for inclusion in Blaze the annual ACT emerging artists exhibition at CCAS Gorman House * solo exhibitions at the Manuka gallery *access to CCAS facilities and professional support over the year * great networking opportunities

Over the year it is desirable if residents are able assist staff by participating in some CCAS activities such as gallery minding, installation or working the bar during openings.

Applicants must submit the following:

• 5 jpegs of recent work
• CV (1 pages max)
• one A4 page project description (what you intend to do throughout the year)

Applicants should:

• address the selection criteria listed below 
• be based in ACT during residency period
• be available to exhibit solo at CCAS Manuka between March and June of the year following the residency

Selection Criteria

1. evidence of innovation and a high standard of technical and conceptual excellence in the applicant's practice
2. a record of pre-existing involvement with the ACT arts community e.g memberships, exhibitions, volunteering
3. a solid committment to residence in Canberra for the period of the residency
4. a willingness to assist with and participate in CCAS activities such as gallery minding, installtion, bar duties at openings from time to time

Goals of the Studio Residency Program

The pursuit of excellence in the arts through the provision of ongoing support to high achieving emerging artists

To provide ongoing career advice to artists as they develop their practices

To provide practical experience and at least two exhibitions, (one group and one solo) for emerging practitioners

To produce an environment in the ACT that facilitates sustainable careers in the visual arts

To encourage young people to stay, live and work in Canberra strengthening the ACT’s cutural development

To promote ACT artists In the other states and territories and assist in ceating opportunities outside of Canberra

Links to galleries in other states and territories

What the studio residency program aims to provide to participants

Six six month residencies in the studios and on going professional support for the year

Rent free studio space in the stimulating environment of the Gorman House Arts Centre

Participation in a major group exhibition providing practical experience in working with other artists and a professional curator in a group environment

Rent free gallery space at CCAS Manuka for a solo exhibition

The opportunity to sell work in a commission free environment for one year