Eligibility and Assessment Criteria
The selection selection panel will review all applications and assess each based on the following criteria.
- Artistic vision and professional commitment - the applicant demonstrates a clear, sustained commitment to an artistic practice and is actively pursuing an artistic career
- Artistic merit - strength, quality and originality of work and ideas, as demonstrated in the overall quality of the application and supplied support material
- Value of residency - applicant articulates the value of residency and how it will support professional development
- Suitability of practice - the applicant’s practice is compatible with shared studio use
- Use - applicant demonstrates commitment to attend the studio regularly
- Contribution to the North Sydney community and cultural life - the applicant’s potential to enage with the community through Council's programs
The selection panel comprises staff from North Sydney Council's Arts, Events & Library Service Unit
Eligibility
Applications are open to creative practitioners who:
- are aged 18 years and over
- reside in the Northern Sydney or Greater Sydney regions. Artists living in or with a strong connection to the North Sydney local government area, or those working towards outcomes that are locally based, are especially encouraged to apply.
- Creative practitioners at all stages of their career can apply.
Ineligible applicants
Artists who have participated in North Sydney Council’s studio program in the last 12 months are ineligible to apply this round unless they have a confirmed project with an outcome in North Sydney local government area.