2026 Held Together by a Half-Thought EOIs

Held Together by a Half-Thought returns in 2026. This conversation series, presented by George Paton Gallery and hosted by the VCA, invites applications from current VCA Honours students. This program pairs a current student with an established peer for a 45-minute conversation, not a formal interview or artist talk, but more like a generous cross-examination. The format prioritises shared inquiry, unfinished ideas, and unfolding dialogue and will take place in the Octagon.

In 2026, two successful applicants will be paired with an external practitioner. The successful applicants will recieve a $200 honorarium, and support from GPG staff to prepare for the conversation.

Please reach out to chantelle.mitchell@union.unimelb.edu.au with any questions.

Name

First NameLast Name

Pronouns

Email

example@example.com

Student Number

Are you a current BFA Honours student?

If not, keep an eye on the GPG website and Instagram for future opportunities.

Phone Number

Tell us a little bit about your practice

This is a way for you to introduce your work to us, perhaps the ideas, forms or modes in which you work.

Why are you motivated to apply / what would you hope to gain from a program like this?

This doesn't have to be long, we'd just like to know why this specific program might be something you'd like to take part in. Perhaps there are ideas/themes/concepts you'd like to explore, or specific threads of conversation you'd like to follow, or perhaps there is something you'd like to build professionally through this opportunity.

Who do you see as your established peers? I.e. if we were to pair you with someone for this series, who would you like them to be?

This can be speculative!

Share any images of your work, excerpts from your writing or anything else you think might be relevant to your application!

Do you have a website for your creative practice? If so, share it with us!

Do you have any access needs we should be aware of?

Feel free to reach out to Chantelle Mitchell, chantelle.mitchell@union.unimelb.edu.au if you'd prefer to discuss this directly.