Who can apply
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.
- Artists working collaboratively as part of a collective (one person will need to submit the application on behalf of the collective)
While all art forms and disciplines will be considered the type of work produced must be conducive to the open plan nature of spaces and not disturb other tenants in the studios or the adjoining commercial tenants. The following are not permitted in Council operated spaces:
- use of toxic or hazardous materials
- materials or processes that require extraction fans
- materials or processes that result in hazardous waste
- processes, tools, equipment that emit excessive noise
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.
- Applicants operating a commercial business.