Primrose Park Artists' Studio Applications
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 creative practitioners 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.
Creative practitioners at all stages of their career can apply.
Ineligible applicants
Artists 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.
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, quality of work, originality of ideas
- 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
Fees and tenancy conditions
Successful artists are required to enter into a licence agreement that sets out the terms and conditions of the tenancy.
- Studios are offered for 6 month tenancy
- Studio hire is $45 per week payable in quarterly instalments
- Successful applicants require their own public liability insurance of $20 million for the period
- Successful applicants require a current NSW Working With Children Check
- Artists are responsible for insuring their property and contents
- Studios are non-residential. Overnight stays are not permitted
- Studios can be accessed from 7am to 9pm, 7 days
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Speak to our Arts & Culture team
For further information, please contact Council's Arts and Culture team.