Fairfield City Museum & Gallery’s Artist in Residence (AiR) program supports artistic development for artists at any stage of their career.

Applications are open to artists working across a range of disciplines.

The AiR program includes:

• A rent-free studio available from 3 up to 12 months

• An artist fee $3,000 - $6,000 (based on length of residency)

• Materials fee up to $2,500

• Solo exhibition in the Stein Gallery or Museum

• Participation in FCMG workshop/public programs during the residency.

Check the Guidelines for more information on how to apply.

Key Dates

Applications open: 12 February 2026

Applications close: 26 March 2026

Residency period: 1 June 2026 – 1 June 2027

How to apply

• Submit a proposal addressing the 3 assessable criteria in a PDF form

• Submit your curriculum vitae

• Provide images and/or a website of past works.

Address your application to:

Carmel Aiello, Coordinator, Fairfield City Museum & Gallery, fcmg@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

We accept video proposals from artists who may not be able to express their practice in writing. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your application, contact FCMG via email fcmg@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9725 0190, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm.

Fairfield City Council supports this program.