Waverley Artist Studio Application: 2026 - 2027



Waverley Artist Studios are for emerging, mid-career and professional artists interested in working within Bondi and the greater Eastern Suburbs area.


Studios are offered in year-long residencies.


Artists in the studios will benefit from:


  • Fully subsidised studio space for twelve months in Bondi to develop new work
  • Paid professional development opportunities including exhibitions, workshops, artist's talks, public art projects and live art opportunities


The studios are located at the Bondi School of Arts, 138 Bondi Road, Bondi.


Applications for the next round of studios close on 21 September 2025 for the studio residency period of 1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027.


Applicants should read the terms and guidelines for the program carefully before submitting. In addition to providing examples of artworks, applicants will be asked to provide a biography, list their expected outcomes for the residency, and to explain why the Waverley Artist studios would be beneficial at this point in their career.









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Applicant details

 
 
 
 
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Commitment to residency

 

Please indicate how many hours you are likely to spend in the studios.

 

Please indicate when you are likely to use the studio.

 

Do you expect to spend any extended periods away from the studio, for example other residencies or travel? If none, state no.

 

 

Residency proposal

 

How do you classify your stage of artist career?

 

Please provide your artistic biography and art practice rationale (up to 250 words). Ensure it is written in the third person and includes any relevant career information.

 

Please describe your expected outcomes and goals for the twelve-month studio period, please include any projects which have been funded by arts funding or philanthropic funding bodies (up to 300 words).

 

Please explain why the Waverley Studios would be of value to you at this stage of your career (up to 250 words).

 

Professional development opportunities within Waverley Council’s existing infrastructure are an integral focus of the Waverley Artist Studios. All of the professional development opportunities are remunerated at the standard NAVA rate of pay for artists.

 

 

Supporting documents

 

Your CV should be no more than 2 pages and include a selection of highlights from your artistic career. Please ensure that image files are labelled with any important details. These may include medium, size or host gallery. Individual images should be no more than 2 megabytes each.

Drop your files here
 

 

I confirm that I have read, understood and accept the guidelines and terms and conditions for the Waverley Artist Studios.