Makeshift Workshop: From the Margins EOI
  • Makeshift Workshop: From the Margins - Creative Survival within Marginalised Economies

  • Led by Raju Rage and TextaQueen

    Thursday 13 August & Thursday 20 August 2026
    12pm – 4pm

    Call out opens: Wednesday 13 May 2026, 10am AEST
    Call out closes: Wednesday 10 June 2026, 5pm AEST
    Notification: Wednesday 01 July 2026

    How to apply
    This Makeshift Workshop can support up to 12 participants in person at Arts House. All participants are provided with a $200 honorarium.

    Lead Makeshift artists determine the application and selection process for participating artists. 

    You will be asked to respond to three questions in this form and may submit responses in a format that is easiest for you (written, video, audio, etc.).

    Who it is for 
    This workshop welcomes artists of all disciplines who are interested in exploring the theme of 'marginalised economies' and contributing to a shared creative resource.

    This workshop focuses on lived experience and no specific technical skills are necessary.

    Participant requirements
    You are invited to bring a small object that represents your creative survival, journey, or connection to the theme, and you’re happy to share with the group and use in the game. 

    Additional resources and prompts will be shared in advance of the workshop. 

    Image credit: TextaQueen (artist) ‘Daulet’ (Raju), Bollywouldn’t Series

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  • EOI Questions

    We want you to apply in the format that is easiest for you.  Responses can be submitted here 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, include URL link, or upload in your preferred format.

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  • COVID Safety

    To minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission, we advise all workshop participants and facilitators to:

    • Practise physical distancing where possible
    • Practise good hygiene by washing and or sanitising your hands often

    This workshop space will include:

    • hand sanitiser station and masks
    • windows that can be opened for ventilation
    • portable air purifiers
    • N95 masks with clear window can be provided.
  • To participate in this workshop, the facilitators ask you practice the following COVID safety measures. Please provide confirmation you will act with COVID-caution by committing to the following:
  • Thank you! We will be in touch on Wednesday 01 July 2026 with notification.

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