Applications close 5pm – Friday 15 May 2026
Arts OutWest, in partnership with Health Infrastructure, is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from visual artists to undertake a 7-week workshop residency (2 hours per week) within Blayney Multi-Purpose Service (MPS).
Artists must be living and working in the local government area of Blayney Shire or living in the Central West with a strong connection to Blayney.
This is a unique opportunity for a regional artist to develop a body of work in collaboration with residents, that is both socially engaged and responsive to the residents’ stories, histories, and creative voices.
Working within this environment offers a meaningful opportunity to:
- Foster connection and wellbeing through creative expression.
- Honour personal histories and lived experience.
- Create a collaborative and inclusive art-making space.
Tell us a little about yourself, what you do and why you would like to take up this residency.
VISUAL ARTS RESIDENCY
- Visual Arts Residency will run for a duration of 7 weeks.
- 1 x 2-hour workshop per week starting in June 2026. Dates TBC in consultation with artist.
- Selected artist will receive a residency payment of $500 per week + superannuation.
- Experience delivering workshops with aged care or dementia patients is desirable but not essential.
- Materials will be supplied by Arts OutWest.
OUTCOMES
- A collection of 10 x A2 framed artworks created by the artist and residents collaboratively
- Artworks on permanent exhibition within the MPS.
- A visual and/or written record of the project led by Arts OutWest.
- Enhanced engagement and wellbeing among participants.
TO APPLY
- Send a one-page artist CV and a 150-word artist bio relevant for work in aged care.
- Submit 3 – 5 examples of your artwork or provide a link to a relevant website or Instagram.
- Words and images to stcavanagh@csu.edu.au by 5pm – Friday 15 May 2026.
Successful artist will be notified by COB, Tuesday 19 May 2026
For more information:
Please contact Steven Cavanagh at Arts OutWest on (02) 6338 4657 or simply apply!
IMAGE: Oberon MPS Art Snacks / Cazeil Creative