2026 Arts Lab Winter Residency

Applications are now open for the 2026 Winter Arts Lab Residency. This residency opportunity prioritises low-pressure making, speculative research, experimentation, in-progress/unfinished ideas.

The residency takes place in our dedicated making space, the Arts Lab, between June 5 and July 3. It provides access to facilities and materials for creative experimentation and practice. Although the residency is self-directed, support is provided by the Arts Programs team.

Applications Due 28 May.

Please ensure you've read the residency conditions on our website before applying!

Name

First NameLast Name

Student Number

Email

example@example.com

UniMelb Department, year and area of study:

How much time do you anticipate you will be spending in the space? What forms, materials, methods, practices do you use? What do you hope to get out of the winter studio?

Note: this project isn’t focused on outcomes or completed works/projects. Your response to this question might be more focused on process.

Will you be working collaboratively? Detail any relevant info (i.e. who your collaborators are, how you work together, etc)

Do you currently have access to a studio (at VCA, or otherwise)? If yes, how does this residency offer you something different?

Do you have accessibility requirements you’d like us to know about? If you prefer, this conversation can take place in person / over Zoom.

Feel free to email chantelle.mitchell@union.unimelb.edu.au with any questions about this!

Do you have any examples of work you'd like to share?

Just so we can get a feel for your practice!

Do you have a website for your work?

I confirm I have read and accepted the conditions of the residency