Artist Respite Program

A program for artists based in the Northern Rivers, working in any artform, who have been affected by a natural disaster.

Artists who have been affected by the ongoing impact of natural disaster events in the Northern Rivers are invited to apply for respite at the Grafton Regional Gallery. An artist stipend, accommodation and studio space is available for up to one week between January and June 2025. This is an opportunity to be immersed in the Clarence Valley landscape and community, to connect with the Grafton Regional Gallery and Arts Northern Rivers teams, and to be supported in creative practice. 
Arts Northern Rivers and Grafton Regional Gallery have developed this program to support artists residing in the Northern Rivers areas affected by natural disasters. Artists are welcome to provide a reflection on their time during the Respite Program in the form of written notes, photographs, and so on though there is no formal outcome required  from involvement in the program.

WHAT’S ON OFFER?
Two artists will be selected for the Artist Respite Program.  Each Program includes:
- $800 stipend (+ gst) 
- up to one week’s accommodation on site at the Gallery in the Artist Cottage 
- studio access 
- a 1:1 session with Grafton Regional Gallery Curator or Director
- a 1:1 session with Arts Northern Rivers Project Manager
- opportunities to connect with the Grafton and Clarence Valley community 

KEY DATES
Applications open: 23 September 2024
Applications close: 28 October 2024
Notification: 6 December 2024
Respite opportunities: January - June 2025

Artists are encouraged to apply online HERE

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