The 2022 Artist in Residence Program is open to artists based in lutruwita/Tasmania only. If applying as a collaboration, all artists must be based in lutruwita/Tasmania.

Artists practising any artform, and at any stage of their career, are eligible to apply.

Given the nature of the residency and our responsibility to the West Coast community, residency artists must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a medical exemption.

To apply, complete the online application form with general details along with answers to the following key questions:

• General applicant information
• Responses to the key questions:
  • Who are you? (250 words or 1.25 minute of video)
  • What do you do? (500 words or 2.5 minute of video)
  • Why is this residency meaningful to you? (250 words or 1.25 minute of video)
• A current CV
• Artistic support material
• Further information (250 words) – optional

Applicants must complete the entire online form and press the submit button. You are unable to stop and save your progress however you are able to move between questions using the arrows at the bottom of the form pages. To enable offline preparation, you can download a Word version of this form. Answers can then be copied and pasted into the form.

Video submissions

Applicants can respond to the three key questions in writing or via video. Video responses should be a single video of no more than five minutes, responding to all three questions, and cannot include any additional artistic support material. Video responses must be submitted as a URL, linking to either a file in the cloud (such as Dropbox, Google Drive or iCloud) or to a video hosted online (such as Vimeo or YouTube).

Video submissions do not need to be shot on professional equipment. A video recorded on a phone or similar is sufficient, so long as the audio and video are clear.

Collaborating artist submissions

We welcome applications from collaborating artists.

Please submit individual responses to the following questions:

• Who are you? (max. 250 words each)
• What do you do? (max. 500 words each)

Please submit a collaborative response to the following question:

• Why is this residency meaningful to you? (max. 250 words total)

If submitting a video response, please prepare one video as a collaboration of no more than five minutes, addressing the three questions above.

Collaborating artists are required to submit the same quantity of artistic support material as individual artists. Additionally, please note:

• Choose a single artist as the primary contact for this form
• Combine CVs into one PDF (for assistance, try the smallpdf website)
• Clearly label artistic support material to identify the work
• Submit artistic support material from all collaborating artists

Assessment

Applications will be assessed through a process involving a panel of industry peers. Their primary interests will be the quality of an artist’s work, the artist's commitment to their practice and an understanding of how the residency will be of benefit to both the community and the artist. 

Each applicant, whether individual or collaborating artists, can upload one CV, up to five single images and/or written work and up to two links to online or cloud-based audio/video as artistic support material. 

• Image files can be .jpeg, .png or .pdf
• Supply single images, not portfolio pages featuring multiple images
• CVs and written support material need to be .pdf
• .doc files are not supported
• The maximum file size is 10MB
• Provide cloud or online links to individual files, not folders
• Do not provide links to general webpages or social media accounts
• Image credits and passwords can be supplied within the online form
• Letters of support are not accepted as artistic support material

We recommend preparing and reviewing support material before completing the application form. Providing support material that falls outside of these guidelines will rule the submission ineligible. 

All artists based in lutruwita/Tasmania are encouraged to apply for the residency and we will work with successful applicants to ensure that the residency is accessible for them. 

We appreciate that the online form may not be suitable for everyone. If you would like support in submitting your application in a way that works best for you and your requirements, please contact Creative Producer Maddie Korn via email at maddie@theunconformity.com.au.

What type of artists are eligible?
Artists based in lutruwita/Tasmania at any stage of professional practice, and from any artform, can apply.

Can I apply with other people as a collaboration?
Yes. The online application form provides instructions for how to apply. Note that no additional fee or expenses will be provided for collaborative residencies.

How long will each residency go for?
We expect each residency to go for up to two-and-a-half weeks.

Can I split my residency time?
We prefer that the residency is completed all at once.

Where will I stay?
Artists will stay in fully-furnished and private residential accommodation in Queenstown that is close to the town centre and within walking distance to shops, services and The Unconformity hall.

Am I expected to deliver an artistic outcome?
The primary focus for the Artist in Residence Program is to provide developmental opportunities for artists. Therefore, there is no expectation for artists to deliver a resolved outcome.

Can I bring my family?
Children, partners and family members are welcome to stay with artists, subject to accommodation availability, however pets will have to stay at home.

Will I be provided with a studio?
Artists are encouraged to use The Unconformity’s headquarters, an old church in the centre of town that features an office, kitchen, fast internet connection and a large heated hall with a wooden floor that is suitable for movement.

What if I don’t drive?
There are public transport options to get to Queenstown for artists who do not drive. If this is not suitable, The Unconformity may be able to provide logistical support to get artists to and from Queenstown.

Is the residency appropriate for artists with accessibility requirements?
The Unconformity strives for inclusivity and to address accessibility barriers. The organisation will work with artists to ensure that all residency arrangements are suitable for them.

What do assessors focus on during assessment?
Applications will be assessed on the quality of the artistic practice, including clear articulation of ideas, themes and conceptual approaches and how the residency will impact the artist, their practice and the community.

I live outside of lutruwita/Tasmania, can I apply?
No. The 2022 Artist in Residence Program is only available to artists based in lutruwita/Tasmania.

Will my artwork be considered for The Unconformity 2023 festival?
There is no automatic inclusion of residency artists or their artwork within The Unconformity festival. Artists are encouraged to submit proposals for future programs at theunconformity.com.au/artistic-enquiries.

What support will be provided in Queenstown during the residency?
Whilst support will be provided to artists whilst in Queenstown, they will be expected to be independent, self-sufficient and prepared to readily engage with West Coast residents to achieve outcomes.

The Unconformity Artist in Residence Program has been running since 2018.

View previous participants in the Artist in Residence Program

The Unconformity Artist in Residence Program is supported through Arts Tasmania by the Minister for the Arts.

If you have a query about the 2022 Artist in Residence Program or the application process, please email Creative Producer Maddie Korn at maddie@theunconformity.com.au.