The Parliament House Artist-in-Residence program is expected to run once every 3 years, coinciding with each Parliamentary term.
The successful artist or group will receive a range of benefits including:
• recognition as Australian Parliament House Artist-in-Residence for the 48th Parliament
• an artist fee for the research phase of $10,000
• an additional commission fee for new work of up to $30,000
• up to 12 months’ access to Parliament House including the Parliamentary Library and Parliament House Art Collections
• travel and accommodation financial assistance.
This is a rare opportunity to spend time behind-the-scenes at Australian Parliament House developing your practice and creating artwork that presents a fresh perspective on the architecture, landscape, role and history of Parliament House.
Applications are open from Tuesday 5 May 2026 until Tuesday 16 June 2026 11am AEST.
For more information, including how to apply and the terms and conditions, please see the Statement of Requirements (Guidelines).
A virtual information session will be hosted at two different times on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Accessibility information webpages to assist with any queries you may have.
If after reading these resources your question isn’t answered, please email art@aph.gov.au with ‘Artist-in-Residence’ in the Subject heading. We will reply to you within 5 working days.