The Warehouse Residency 2025-2026 EOI

Before you apply, please make sure that you read the full details about The Warehouse Residency on the Arts House website.

We want you to apply in the format that is easiest for you. Responses can be submitted here in SmartyGrants as:

• Written
• Video
• Audio
• Auslan (we can arrange interpretation or captioning of your video if needed)

For each question, there is space to write an answer or to upload a URL or file with your preferred format.

Please note that answers about your contact details and data must be written. You cannot use other formats in this section.

Please contact us prior to the closing date if you need:  

• an extension 
• to submit your EOI outside SmartyGrants for access reasons, for example, as a Zoom recording or other format

This program is for Australian-based artists only.

We will review EOIs using the following criteria:

Artistic concept

• The project idea is engaging, relevant and connected with its context.
  
  

Deaf and/or Disability led

• Artistic process and creative decisions are led by Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent and/or chronically ill artists.
  
  
• Access is considered as a creative part of how the work is made.

Embrace experimentation and growth

• Projects demonstrate new and experimental approaches within the artists' own practice, form, and/or it is a new approach to making work.
  
  
• Applicant demonstrates that they have a need for residency and their time will be used well.
  
  
• The proposal demonstrates that Arts House and Arts Centre Melbourne’s support can make a difference to the artists’ career.
  

Viability 

• Project plan and budget is realistic for money, resources and time available. 
  
  
• The support material demonstrates the applicant’s work and showcases the artist or group’s history of creative projects.
  
  
• The project reflects Arts House’s artistic vision.
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