Coal Loader Artist's Studio

Key dates

The next round of applications will open on 22 June 2025, with a 6 month tenancy commencing October 2025.

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Eligibility

Applications are open to individual creative practitioners and creative collectives/groups who:

• are aged 18 years and over

• reside in the Northern Sydney or Greater Sydney regions. Artists living in or with a strong connection to the North Sydney Local Government Area, or those working towards outcomes that are locally based, are especially encouraged to apply

• make work that reflects or aligns with the philosophy of The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability: "To operate a high quality facility that will educate and inspire the wider community to put sustainable living ideas into practice."

Creative practitioners at all stages of their career can apply.

Ineligible applicants

Applicants who have participated in North Sydney Council’s studio program in the last 12 months are ineligible to apply this round unless they have a confirmed project with an outcome in North Sydney Local Government Area (LGA).

Selection criteria

The selection panel is comprised of representatives from North Sydney Council's Arts and Culture staff and another industry expert. Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Applicant's creative vision, potential and quality of work, originality of ideas
• Relevance of applicant's practice to the philosophy of The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability:  “To operate a high quality facility that will educate and inspire the wider community to put sustainable living ideas into practise”.
• Impact of the studio residency on the applicant’s professional development
• Suitability of the applicant's practice and ability to work in a studio space in a collaborative manner
• Commitment to attend the studio regularly
• Applicant's capacity and interest in contributing to the cultural life of North Sydney by participating in open studies, facilitating workshops and / or community engaged projects.

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