Artist Application Form 2025

Banyule Open Studios

Application 2025
Thank you for applying to participate in the Banyule Open Studios Program. The Open Studios weekend is taking place on the weekend of the 11th - 12th and the opening event on the evening of the 10th of October 2025.

The Banyule Open Studios BOS program is a unique opportunity for Banyule artists and cultural groups to invite the wider public to visit their creative studio spaces.

Participation in the program means your studio will be open to the public for the weekend. Your studio will be advertised on our brochure and you will have access to all BOS promotional material, including signage. Your work will also be featured on BOS social media.

Ivanhoe Library and Culture Hub Artists without a studio are able to apply to show in a group studio at the Ivanhoe Library and Culture Hub. The group studio will be housed in the inviting community rooms.

We are currently waiting on the outcome of a grant application to be able to offer the public 20 art workshops and artist talks. This will be a paid opportunity for artists. The BOS committee are very pleased to be able to support artists in this way.

There will be friendly social events where you will be able to meet other artists and grow your arts network.

The BOS program is a collegiate and welcoming event run by artist volunteers for artists.

Please note that this online application must be completed in a single session and cannot be completed in stages, saved or edited at a later stage. It is advised to have all your information including images ready to go before you commence.

If you have any questions please email Banyule Open Studios:  info@banyuleopenstudios.com.au

Application to be involved is competative and does not guarantee participation.

The committee retains the right to cancel a studio/artist's participation at any time.
Studio Details
Name*

First NameLast Name
Studio Address:*
Street Address Line 1
Street Address Line 2 (optional)
City/Suburb
Address city or suburb
State:*
Postcode:*
Mobile Phone:*
E-mail to be displayed on the BOS webpage:*
Individual StudioCollective StudioIvanhoe Library and Culture Hub Studio
If applying to exhibit at the Ivanhoe Library and Culture Hub the artist's home address:
Studio or Collective Name:
If a Group Studio, the Names of Individual Artists:
Hot and cold drinks availableToiletDisabled access
All children must be supervised by an adult
Your Social Media
Website:
Facebook:
Instagram:
Shop Links:
Other Links:
Artwork Medium:*
E.g. Sculpture, Printmaking, Sound Art, Gold and Silversmith, Ceramics
Artwork Description (not to be published):*
This statement of no longer than 100 words will not be published but will give the selection committee an understanding of the kind of work you make. Please outline any special processes or equipment you may use.
Artist Statement (to be published):*
Please provide an Artist's Statement of no longer than 100 words. It will be used to promote your studio to visitors in the studio guide, the website and in social media. It should describe your art practice and studio environment. Please write it in the third person e.g. Kyle is a filmmaker, exploring... His studio is a converted garage...
Visitor's Studio Experience (not to be published):*
This statement will not be published but will allow the selection committee to better understand your studio space. Please describe how the authentic studio experience will be presented to visitors in no longer than 200 words. What is your studio like and what do you think makes it interesting? What do you think visitors will take away from visiting your creative space?
Curriculum Vitae

Please provide a one page CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
CV:*

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Images

Artists are required to provide images of their work and studio space.
Please provide images of your work below.

Individual artists can provide between 4 to 6 images of artwork.

Art Collectives are to provide up to 12 images of artwork.

File format for images

File Name: Surname_First name_ Title_Date_ Size _Medium

File Size: No more than 1MB at 720 pixels
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Please provide two images of your studio below. These images should be a clear representation of your working studio space.
Studio #1:*

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Studio #2:

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Please provide one image of yourself at work or a head shot. This is optional however, we recommend it as it makes it easier for studio visitors to know who you are.
Artist at work #1:*

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Image use

By submitting this application I give permission for the attached images to be included in BOS publicity. This may include but is not limited to digital reproduction on the BOS website, social media and to be transmitted by email.
Assistance with Program Delivery

The Banyule Open Studios weekend is an artist run initiative. It is expected that artists will be present at their studio during BOS open hours and provide a positive experience for visitors. One of the benefits of engaging with the community is not only promoting your art but becoming a member of a friendly, creative network of artists. Participating artists are encouraged to help organise and promote the program. Each of us has social and professional networks that could be employed to spread the word about the BOS weekend. Please think about the skills and experience you have that may be helpful in making our project a success.
Website developmentSocial Media support - Facebook, InstagramMusical performance / DJPhotographyGraphic DesignLocal MediaRadio InterviewsProof ReadingMentoring Emerging ArtistsExhibition Launch SupportCatering / RSAOther, please outline below
Other skills and experience
Demonstrations, Workshops or Events

There is a possibility of artists being funded to offer demonstrations, workshops or special events. Events could be such things as a workshop, film projection, performance, music recital, art technique demonstration etc. If this is something you would like to offer as part of your open studio, please outline your idea in no more than 100 words. Please include potential dates and times of events in the two weeks leading up to the BOS open studios weekend.
Demonstration, Workshop or Event:
Studio Insurance

Artists participating in the BOS Open Studios weekend are required to have their own Public and Products Liability Insurance including General Liability up to $20,000,000 and Products up to $20,000,000.
My Insurance Certificate of Currency is attached below.I will provide a Certificate of Currency from my insurer no later than 1st September 2025.
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Participation Cost

The fee for an individual artist's studio is $175.00 full, $125.00 concession and $300.00 for a group studio of two additional artists in a group studio are $50.00 each payable on acceptance into the program.
Individual artist $175.00Concession $125.00Collective or group studio $300.00 for two artists and $50.00 for additional artistsIvanhoe Library and Culture Hub $175.00Ivanhoe Library and Culture Hub Concession $125.00
Risk Assessment

Artists participating in the BOS Open Studios weekend are required to carry out an OHS and risk assessment.
Agreement

I agree to abide by the terms of this application.
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Banyule Open Studios

Studio Details

All children must be supervised by an adult

Your Social Media

Curriculum Vitae

Images

Image use

Assistance with Program Delivery

Demonstrations, Workshops or Events

Studio Insurance

Participation Cost

Risk Assessment

Agreement