The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Australia’s cultural life – and specifically on artists, many of whom are facing unexpected income loss.

In response to this, and the current environment, The City of Greater Dandenong is offering a remote artist in residency to artists affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Remote Artist in Residency (rAiR) program will offer a paid opportunity for artist/s to develop their artistic practice, from their home or designated studio space. Outcomes from the will contribute to a group exhibition within Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, alongside a digital exhibition.

Artists working in all mediums are invited to apply, including, but not limited to: visual artists, sculptors, painters, illustrators; writers, musicians or other performance artists, sound and or multimedia artists, video, installation or performance artists, craft or textile artists.

Three artists will be selected. Applications close on Sunday 19 April.

For more information, visit greaterdandenong.com/artsopportunities

Image: Artist Brooke Hyrons working in the Heritage Hill studio, 2019.