Tandanya 2027 Artist in Residence — 12-Month Studio Residency for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Artists, Adelaide
Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute
Tandanya, founded in 1989, is Australia's first national Aboriginal cultural institute and is relaunching its programme in 2027.
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A dedicated private studio at Tandanya for 12 months (November 2026 – October 2027); a $1,500 materials fee for each artist; artist talks, Open Studio events and workshops; access to Tandanya's network of artists, curators, collectors and galleries; media, marketing and promotional support; professional photography and documentation; a major collaborative exhibition at Tandanya in August–September 2027.
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander independent artists with an active practice in any visual arts discipline (painting, sculpture, photography, installation, moving image, textiles, digital media, multidisciplinary or community-engaged practice), based in Adelaide, South Australia, and available for the whole residency. Three artists are selected.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- (EOI closes). Applications opened Monday 28 September 2026. The page gives no time of day.
- Programme dates
- 30 November 2026 – 29 October 2027; exhibition August–September 2027
- Results
- Shortlisting and interviews 9 November 2026; successful applicants notified 18 November 2026