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We received 86 applications for four residencies.

From Friday 6 December 2024, you can use our online grants database to see the list of funded applications.

You can review the guidelines for the opportunity on our website.

Although there is no specific feedback on applications, the industry advisors provided some general feedback on applications to this round below which you may find helpful.

General feedback on applications to this round

Advice for future applicants:

• carefully consider context and cultural specificity. Describe why you want to undertake a residency at the Cité in Paris (i.e., what is your need to be in Paris? Why this specific residency?)
• demonstrate how your proposed project, practice, and residency align. Competitive applications gave compelling reasons in terms of project relevance, timeliness, and career impact
• tell the advisors about your career stage and what this residency means for the next steps of your artistic development and career
• detail your plans and confirm activities (where possible) to demonstrate realistic and achievable planning. Consider using the ‘Activity Details’ section of the application form to outline the key stages of your proposed residency program
• supply high quality artistic support material. Ensure your artistic documentation is carefully chosen and specific to your application in terms of what you want to do at the Cité
• industry advisors will not access any URLs that require them to log in or sign up to a platform. This also applies to social media platforms. If you are linking to media files that are private or password protected, please provide the password in the relevant field on the application form
• given the highly competitive nature of this residency program, you may wish to explore other Creative Australia opportunities, such as the Arts Projects program (for national and/or international self-directed residencies); and the Marten Bequest Scholarship (for interstate and/or overseas professional development activities for artists under the age of 35 years).

We received 67 applications for one residency.

You can use our online grants database to see the list of funded applications.

You can review the guidelines for the opportunity on our website.

Although there is no specific feedback on applications, the industry advisors provided some general feedback on applications to this round below which you may find helpful.

General feedback on applications to this round

Advice for future applicants:

• carefully consider context. It is especially important to explain your reasons for wanting to undertake a residency at Acme. For example, what is your need to be in London?
• demonstrate relevance. How does your proposed residency program and practice align?
• articulate the timeliness of this residency within your career. Why is it crucial that this residency happens now? Advisors were excited by proposals that articulated how this residency would build on career momentum and/or would be a tipping point
• describe the impact. Tell us about your career stage and what this residency means for the next steps of your professional development and career
• competitive applications demonstrated the applicant’s ability to hit the ground running at the commencement of the residency period. Detail your plans and confirm activities (where possible) as this demonstrates viability
• consider using the ‘Activity Details’ section in the application form to clearly outline the key stages of your proposed residency program
• given the highly competitive nature of this residency program, you may wish to explore other Creative Australia opportunities, such as the Arts Projects program (for national and/or international self-directed residencies); and the Marten Bequest Scholarship (for interstate and/or overseas professional development activities for artists under the age of 35 years).

We received 60 applications for two residencies.

You can use our online grants database to see the list of funded applications.

You can review the guidelines for the opportunity on our website.

Although there is no specific feedback on applications, the industry advisors provided some general feedback on applications to this round below which you may find helpful.

General feedback on applications to this round

Advice for future applicants:

• competitive applications responded to the residency location. When developing your proposal, carefully consider context and specificity and explain your reasons for wanting to undertake a residency at HIAP (i.e., why HIAP? Why this specific residency?)
• competitive applications demonstrated the potential for outcomes beyond the residency period. A residency framework where specific connections would be established or further developed can lead to future collaboration/s and allows residents to hit the ground running at the commencement of their residency period
• consider how HIAP can also function as a base/opportunity to explore and connect with the broader Nordic and Baltic regions
• tell the advisors about your career stage and what this residency means for the next steps of your development and career
• you need to detail your plans. Consider using the ‘Activity Details’ section of the application form to outline the key stages of your proposed residency program
• please do not assume industry advisors are familiar with your work. It is important that you utilise all forms of support material associated with this residency program (i.e., artistic support material; biographies and CVs; and letters of support)
• it is difficult for advisors to assess your application on artistic merit without high quality artistic support material. Ensure your artistic documentation is carefully chosen and specific to your application in terms of what you want to do at HIAP
• industry advisors will not access any URLs that require them to log in or sign up to a platform. This also applies to social media platforms. If you are linking to media files that are private or password protected, please provide the password in the relevant field on the application form
• given the highly competitive nature of this residency program, you may wish to explore other Creative Australia opportunities, such as the Arts Projects program (for national and/or international self-directed residencies); and the Marten Bequest Scholarship (for interstate and/or overseas professional development activities for artists under the age of 35 years).

We received 21 applications for this Affiliated Fellowship.

From Friday 6 December 2024 you can use our online grants database to see the list of funded applications.

You can review the guidelines for the opportunity on our website.

Although there is no specific feedback on applications, the industry advisors provided some general feedback on applications to this round below which you may find helpful.

General feedback on applications to this round

Advice for future applicants:

• it is important to demonstrate a significant record of exhibitions in public institutions and galleries. This opportunity is specifically tailored for established visual artists, so think about your career stage, and whether it is the right time to apply
• carefully consider the context and the cultural specificity of this opportunity. Your reasons for wanting to undertake this Affiliated Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome must be clearly explained: Why do you need to be in Rome? Competitive applications demonstrated a good use of the Academy’s program, and the location more broadly
• in terms of the Academy’s broader public programs, think about how your proposal will resonate with local audiences – is your concept/thematic relevant?
• the American Academy in Rome’s ethos centres around collaboration and community building. Your ability to collaborate with other Fellows and to contribute to the overall community environment of the Academy is important. Consider how you can demonstrate your collaborative way of working and how you would contribute to the Academy’s ethos
• articulate the timeliness of this opportunity. Why is it important that it happens now?
• articulate how this opportunity will contribute to a new trajectory. Tell us what it means for the next steps of your professional development and career
• supply high quality artistic support material. Ensure your artistic documentation is carefully chosen and specific to your application in terms of what you want to do at the American Academy in Rome
• industry advisors will not access any URLs that require them to log in or sign up to a platform. This also applies to social media platforms. If you are linking to media files that are private or password protected, please provide the password in the relevant field on the application form
• given the highly competitive nature of this residency program, you may wish to explore other Creative Australia opportunities, such as the Arts Projects program (for national and/or international self-directed residencies); and the Marten Bequest Scholarship (for interstate and/or overseas professional development activities for artists under the age of 35 years).

We received 47 applications for four residencies.

From Friday 6 December 2024, you can use our online grants database to see the list of funded applications.

You can review the guidelines for the opportunity on our website.

Although there is no specific feedback on applications, the industry advisors provided some general feedback on applications to this round below which you may find helpful.

General feedback on applications to this round

Advice for future applicants:

• provide a rationale for undertaking a residency at the BR Whiting Studio in Rome (i.e., ‘Why Rome?’ ‘Why me?’ and ‘Why now’). Competitive applications gave compelling reasons in terms of project relevance, timeliness, and career impact
• writing samples are vitally important. Do not assume industry advisors are familiar with your work. Ensure your writing samples are carefully chosen and are specific to your application in terms of what you want to do in genre or style
• ensure your application is focused on your proposed residency project. While background information is important for context, it should not outweigh your project proposal and outline
• consider using the ‘Activity Details’ section of the application form to show the key stages of your proposed residency program. Be realistic about what you can achieve in the given timeframe
• consider using the full word count when responding to the assessment criteria. Remember, this application is an opportunity to show how you write, and how you express yourself
• supply letters of support from a residency collaborator, colleague and/or peer. Based on their experience, other writers can speak convincingly to the value and benefits of a residency for you and your artistic practice
• all applications involving First Nations artists, communities or subject matter must adhere to the Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts and provide evidence of this in their application and support material
• given the highly competitive nature of this residency program, you may wish to explore other Creative Australia opportunities, such as the Arts Projects program (for national and/or international self-directed residencies); and the Marten Bequest Scholarship (for interstate and/or overseas professional development activities for artists under the age of 35 years).

We received 28 applications for three residencies.

From Friday 6 December 2024, you can use our online grants database to see the list of funded applications.

You can review the guidelines for the opportunity on our website.

Although there is no specific feedback on applications, the industry advisors provided some general feedback on applications to this round below which you may find helpful.

General feedback on applications to this round

Advice for future applicants:

• provide a rationale for undertaking a residency at the Keesing Studio in Paris (i.e., ‘Why Paris?’ ‘Why me?’ and ‘Why now’). Competitive applications gave compelling reasons in terms of project relevance, timeliness, and career impact
• writing samples are vitally important. Do not assume industry advisors are familiar with your work. Ensure your writing samples are carefully chosen and are specific to your application in terms of what you want to do in genre or style
• ensure your application is focused on your proposed residency project. While background information is important for context, it should not outweigh your project proposal and outline
• consider using the ‘Activity Details’ section of the application form to show the key stages of your proposed residency program. Be realistic about what you can achieve in the given timeframe
• consider using the full word count when responding to the assessment criteria. Remember, this application is an opportunity to show how you write, and how you express yourself
• supply letters of support from a residency collaborator, colleague and/or peer. Based on their experience, other writers can speak convincingly to the value and benefits of a residency for you and your artistic practice
• all applications involving First Nations artists, communities or subject matter must adhere to the Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts and provide evidence of this in their application and support material
• given the highly competitive nature of this residency program, you may wish to explore other Creative Australia opportunities, such as the Arts Projects program (for national and/or international self-directed residencies); and the Marten Bequest Scholarship (for interstate and/or overseas professional development activities for artists under the age of 35 years).