Residency · Sydney, NSW, Australia
Caroline Simpson Library Creative Residency 2027
Museums of History NSW
You should apply if you’re a creative practitioner living in NSW, aged 18 or over, drawn to domestic history and interiors.
About
Museums of History NSW offers one ten-month, non-residential creative residency starting February 2027, with fully subsidised studio space at The Mint on Macquarie Street, Sydney, open weekdays 7:30am to 5pm. The resident works with the Caroline Simpson Library collection on houses, interiors, gardens and domestic life (wallpapers, fabrics, trade catalogues, pattern books, sheet music, oral histories, letters and photographs) and takes paid part in a public outcome, format negotiated. Applications include a cover letter of up to two pages or a two-minute video, up to six pages of work samples, a CV with two letters of support, and proof of public liability insurance.
Eligibility
NSW residents aged 18 or over at any career stage: artists, writers, designers and other creative or cultural practitioners, and organisations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners are encouraged to apply. Public liability insurance required.
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Applications happen on Museums of History NSW's website. Seeke reviews and indexes the listing but does not accept applications.