Residency Program 2026–27 – EOI

Cool Change is currently accepting applications for our 2026–27 residency program.

We invite proposals from artists, curators, producers, and collectives from across art forms to undertake one of four eight-week intensive residencies with us between May 2026 and March 2027. Successful applicants will receive a fee of $3,000 (inc. GST) to support their residency projects and the delivery of milestones and outcomes.

Residency participants will have access to a combined studio and presentation space at our King’s Complex office venue for the development of new work. While there are no requirements for the completion of works, an exhibition of works-in-progress will be presented to the public across two weekends at the conclusion of the residency.

CC will support each residency by providing a program manager, a series of studio visits with relevant arts professionals, and project mentorship with AGWA curator Robert Cook. We will also commission a text and produce a small print publication to accompany each residency.

Program participants will be expected to sign a contract. Further responsibilities will be outlined through a mutual agreement of terms and milestones. Other expectations and provisions may be arranged to suit specific project needs.

EOI can be submitted via our online form until 11:59 PM AWST on Sunday, 8 March 2026.

Please refer to the EOI Info Pack for more details.