We have now selected our first round of 8 artists for free residency and exhibitions. Please see below for new dates for future opportunities dates.
We will be announcing the successful artist shortly.
What’s on offer.
Offering free residency and exhibition opportunities to selected artists… meaning free accomodation, studio and exhibition.
Open to both Australian and International artists interested in staying, creating and exhibiting on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.
What’s on offer:
1 bedroom apartment see
25sq mt studio space with concrete floors, suitable for 2D or 3D work. (approx 25 sq mts)
An exhibition at & Gallery in Sorrento. (gallery three - 26 sq mt)
Marketing, opening event, online catalogue & networking opportunities
No charge for exhibition - 40% commission on sales.
Available as 2, 3 or 4 week residency followed by an exhibition at & Gallery in Sorrento.
See Below for available exhibition dates.
Non - Exhibiting Residencies
We understand that sometimes you may not be ready to exhibit so we have a few non exhibition residencies (accomodation & studio only) available for $600 per week including cleaning fee.
Email for a list of available dates.
Unsuccessful artists will also be given the dates of fee base residency/studio only.
Residency and exhibition dates
Available as 2, 3 or 4 week residencies, completing 2 days after the exhibition opening date… Please nominate how many weeks you wish to be in residence and your preferred exhibition date. It is up to you how you wish to use the time and approach the residency. Some artists are producing new works for the exhibition, while others are bringing a ready made exhibition and using the time in the residency to research/develop new ideas/works.
Exhibition opening: 5 Sep 2026
Exhibition opening: 31 Oct 2026
Exhibition opening: 26 Dec 2026
Exhibition opening: 23 Jan 2027
Exhibition opening: 20 Feb 2027
How to Apply
Nominate your dates and upload images, CV/BIO, artist statement, links to social media and website as per below.
It is free to apply and Artists will be selected on a curatorial and suitability bases for an exhibition at & Gallery.