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Hyper Local Residencies

Hyper Local Residencies

Two six-month studio residencies are available to Perth-based artists to dedicate time to developing and consolidating a long-term project. Our Hyper Local residencies are for artists with a committed studio practice and the motivation to work independently over the course of their residency. While at PICA, residency artists join a creative cohort that share in studio visits, artist talks and Open Studio events. 

Through PICA’s Studio Program, artists are provided with:  

  • Exclusive use of a private, accessible studio at PICA with daily access from 7am–10pm (upon receipt of a refundable key deposit). 
  • Use of PICA’s shared areas and equipment (as available).  
  • Curatorial, production and logistical support from PICA staff. 
  • Facilitated connections with local artists, organisations and communities for research and community engagement. 
  • Critical and supportive feedback from audiences through the presentation of works-in-progress at an Open Studio event (for residencies longer than four weeks).   
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About the Studios 

The space available for this callout is Studio 3, which is: 

  • Between 38–48 square metres 
  • Large windows with natural light (can be covered if required) 
  • Rendered and painted brick walls, 4.2m high 
  • Polished jarrah wood floors 
  • Overhead LED lights 

Application Dates 

Applications close at 5pm on 14 October 2024, with successful applicants notified by mid-November. 

Eligibility 

The opportunity is open to artists of all disciplines based in WA over the age of 18.  Selected artists will be asked to provide proof of public liability and personal accident insurance before their residency commences. 

Selection Criteria 

The applications will be assessed by a selection panel, including PICA’s Producer and Public Program & Studio Manager. Applications are assessed on the below criteria: 

Artistic merit 
Demonstrated quality of your existing work and public and peer response to your practice. 

Impact on your career

How the proposed residency will strengthen your practice and capacity as an arts professional.

Suitability 
The suitability of your practice and your proposal to PICA’s studio spaces. 

Residency Dates 

Our two Hyper Local 6-month residencies are available from 20 January – 20 July 2025 and 21 July 2025 – 11 January 2026.  

Get in touch

For any questions or if you need to submit your application in a format different to the below form, email PICA’s Public Program & Studio Manager, Miranda Johnson, miranda.johnson@pica.org.au 

If you are unexpectedly unwell or experience some other kind of last-minute interruption that means you will not be able to meet this deadline and require a few additional days, please get in touch with us prior to the closing time to discuss.