TURNER GALLERIES... RESIDENCE PROGRAMME

The Residency Programme

Turner Galleries' Residency Programme began in 2001. Each residency can range from four to six weeks duration, in consultation with Turner Galleries and if possible, a collaborating university. Residencies will conclude with a solo exhibition in Turner Galleries. We are currently unable to accept applications from artists outside of Australia.

Turner Galleries will supply and fund >

A fully furnished apartment, conveniently located within walking distance of Turner Galleries. The apartment is free of rental, gas and electricity charges to the artist in residence. Telephone calls will be charged. The gallery and apartment are located in the popular suburb of Northbridge, a short walk to several restaurants, cafes, and a wide variety of shops. The city, Cultural Centre and train line can be reached by regular buses, or a 15 minute walk.
A studio, located at the rear of the gallery. The studio, measuring 5m x 4.5m x 3m high, is fully air conditioned and has its own entry from outside the gallery, as well as an internal door for the artist to utilise the gallery’s kitchen and toilet facilities. It is fully lockable, has access for large items, and is supplied with a workbench, storage shelves, desk and two small easels. Natural light penetrates the space from polycarbonate sheeting above the wall height.
A solo exhibition in Turner Galleries. Exhibition duration is four weeks, plus installation time. [An experienced in-house curator will assist with installation]. Turner Galleries will pay for the design and printing of 1000 colour invitations, postage to 900 [including clients, press, curators and the artist’s personal mailing list], weekly advertising in the Arts Directory of The West Australian newspaper, food and beverages at the opening, staff at the opening and staff for the duration of the exhibition. Any exhibition requirements outside of these can be discussed with the gallery, but will usually be funded by the artist or sponsor.

Turner Galleries takes 40% commission [+GST] on residency exhibitions and sales from the stockroom. If you are exclusively represented by another gallery we are willing to share commission.

Estimated value of Turner Galleries’ contribution towards a four month residency is $9,000.

What we require >

Turner Galleries is striving to exhibit the work of artists who fall outside of the mainstream of conservative art practise. We encourage artists to approach us if their work is contemporary, unique, experimental, challenging, visually and mentally stimulating. We are happy to consider sculpture, jewellery, new technologies [including computer, film, video and media generated imagery], and installation work.
The artist in residence must create a limited edition artwork for each membership in return for sponsorship provided by Turner Galleries Art Angels Inc. These prints are presented to the individual Art Angels and any surplus artworks will be sold to the public. The artist will receive 60% from each sale and the remaining 40% will go to the Artist in Residence trust accounts to assist future artists in residence. Turner Galleries takes no profit from these sales.

Turner Galleries Art Angels Incorporated

Turner Galleries initiated Turner Galleries Art Angels Inc in 2002 as a fund raising body for the Residency Programme. Financial support may vary from one residency to another, depending on Art Angels membership numbers [to a maximum of 100 members equalling $20,000 per artist] and the length of the residency.

With full Art Angels membership the following areas will be provided with funding >

Freight of art materials and artworks to and from the residency and exhibition.
Living allowance.
Professional quality digital images for the invitation, printed material and advertising.
Preparation of their artworks to a suitable standard for exhibition.
Catalogue [if sufficient time allows].
Personal transport during residency.
Preparation of 100 limited edition artworks.

Minimum funding for each residency will include return airfare and $3,300 [including gst] towards producing the 100 limited edition artworks. Each artist in residence is required to produce an edition of 100 limited edition prints or artworks [in any medium], in return for support from the Art Angels.

Collaborations with other institutions

Successful applicants are encouraged to interact with the local art schools and the Art Angels by providing lectures or slide talks about their art practice. [Institutions include Edith Cowan University, Curtin University, Central TAFE and the University of WA]. There is also an ongoing collaboration between Turner Galleries and the local universities, for artists to have joint residencies. This leads to greater opportunities for the artist to work with students on projects as well as increased financial support. The artist needs to be approved by both the University and Turner Galleries for joint residencies. In most cases accommodation, studio and exhibition are supplied by Turner Galleries and the University provides airfare and a stipend for the time spent working with students. Art Angels contribute towards other related costs.

Residency times

Each residency can range from a minimum of four weeks to a maximum of four months, within the following times:

March to June [solo exhibition in June]
July to October [solo exhibition in October]
November to February [solo exhibition in February]

How to apply >

Artists should forward the following to Turner Galleries for consideration:

A current curriculum vitae
Good quality images of artworks, both current and older
Copies of any press clippings or reviews of previous exhibitions
Price lists and/or catalogues from previous exhibitions
A general outline of the type of new artworks the artist would be undertaking
A self addressed, stamped envelope for the return of your material

Please indicate what year and months would be most suitable for the residency, keeping in mind the allocated exhibition dates.

Note: Successful applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for funding and/or alternative sponsorship to cover any shortfalls in available funds from the Art Angels, especially when applying for a long residency.

If you have any queries please contact the gallery for further information.