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Nexus Arts Studio Residencies 2027

Applications for our 2027 studio residencies are now open.

The Nexus Arts Studio Residency Program delivers professional development outcomes for emerging and early career South Australian artists from culturally diverse or First Nations backgrounds. This program supports artists to develop and present new work with access to a mentor of their choice, a free onsite studio space, and either a solo exhibition or public program at the end of the residency.

Image: Chin Ton (Naomi) Tang, studio resident artist for SALA 2026. Photography by Rosina Possingham.

NEXUS ARTS STUDIO RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Residency 1
Studio Residency: Dec 2026 until Feb 2027
Solo exhibition to be presented in March 2027 as part of Adelaide Fringe.

Residency 2
Studio Residency: May – July 2027
Solo exhibition to be presented in August 2027 as part of SALA Festival.

Residency 3
Studio Residency: September – November 2027
Public program or gallery activation to be presented in November or Decemeber of 2027.

Each residency provides:

  • access to a free CBD-located studio space for 3 months
  • a supported mentorship with a leading South Australian creative practitioner or relevant industry professional
  • an exhibition of new work created during the residency in the Nexus Arts Gallery, or (for Residency 3) a public program or activation within the gallery

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applications close midnight, Friday August 28 2026, with applicants notified mid September.

To view a Gallery floorplan please click here.

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