The Farm Margaret River (TFMR) is calling from applications from emerging or professional practising visual artists for their eight-week residency, to be undertaken between February and October 2025.
The residency is focused on site-specific projects, created through research and collaboration while living at The Farm. The Farm offers space and time for artists, as individuals or a group, to consider our place in the natural environment, surrounded by the ancient beauty of South West Western Australia. Any work that arises from the residency or from collaborations should reflect your time spent at The Farm. Artists will be supported to share their work with the local community. There are a number of specific outcomes for the residency, including:
- Artists must write an article, essay or other contribution
- Artists must deliver an experience at the property (such as a workshop, talk, open studio, exhibition or tour)
- Artists must create site-specific artwork on the property
- The artist is encouraged, but not obliged, to donate to TFMR part or all of any site-specific artwork that is not permanently or temporarily fixed to the property
It is strongly advised that applicants hold their own Australian or international drivers licence, as alternative transport options in the region are limited.
In addition to accommodation in self-contained artists studios, the successful artist or group will receive a grant of 7,500 AUD (ex. GST) to cover out-of-pocket expenses. The grant covers all fees, costs and expenses incurred by the artist in undertaking the residency including all materials and equipment required during the residency, all other travel and accommodation costs, insurance premiums, food, freight and other out of pocket expenses. TFMR will arrange, book and pay for travel expenses to the property from the artist’s place of residence if required.
