About the Mary Lindsay Homestead
The heritage‑listed Mary Lindsay Homestead, located at 100 Capricorn Esplanade in Yanchep, is home to the Homestead Day Studio Artist Residency Program. This program provides artists with a dedicated, inspiring workspace where they can create, experiment and develop new work within a supportive setting.
Apply for the Homestead Day Studio Artist Residency and enjoy a dedicated creative space and supportive environment with four-month residencies offered three times a year.
Residencies run for four months and are offered three times per year:
- January to April.
- May to August.
- September to December.
Apply for the Homestead Day Studio Artist Residency at the heritage-listed Mary Lindsay Homestead in Yanchep. Enjoy a dedicated creative space and supportive environment with four-month residencies offered three times a year.
Studio features
The studio is approximately 5m² and features:
- Access from 6am to 10pm daily.
- Reverse-cycle air conditioning.
- Private toilet facilities.
- Easels (full and table), installation pole, hanging rail with wires/hooks, trestles, chair.
- Kitchen/cleaning facilities (bar fridge, kettle, microwave, cupboard, bin, dustpan, broom, washing machine).
Requirements
A clear outline of creative intent and concepts to be developed during the residency.
Examples of previous artwork (images under 1MB).
A resume.
Sign the Venue Hire Agreement, which includes:
Spending an average of 20 hours per week in the studio.
Paying a $400 studio hire fee ($100/month) in advance.
Holding personal liability insurance (eg. Artsource Max or NAVA) and insurance of artworks while in transit and on display.
Provide current imagery and information for marketing purposes.
Be available for contact by the Arts Development Officer (ADO).
Consider offering community workshops.
