Situated approximately 30 minutes down stream from Perth, Fremantle looms large in Western Australia as a vibrant cultural hub bustling with unique charm and character.
The port city is home to a diverse range of cultural organisations and institutions including galleries, museums, live music and performance venues, as well as an iconic café strip.
Fremantle’s population of about 25,000 is composed of an eclectic mix of hippies, yuppies, artists, corporate magnates, musicians, designers and politicians. With its strong southern European flavour, Fremantle has a fantastic array of restaurants, entertainment, festivals, and maritime activities. Although now largely gentrified it retains a strong sense of community and heritage with a ready network of artists and arts activity for visiting artists.
Fremantle residencies are available to international, interstate, and, local artists and arts administrators from all mediums at a cost of $220 per week for WA artists and $350 for others.
Both residency opportunities are located in heritage listed buildings evocative of Fremantle’s rich maritime past. Residency periods begin at a minimum of two weeks with a maximum stay of three months (negotiable).
International and interstate artists are welcome to extend their stay in Western Australia and embark on an additional country WA residency. Country residencies offer free accommodation and studio space. Some communities have an exhibition space available and will offer you the option of holding an exhibition either during or after the residency.
Travel and living expenses are to be met by the artist.
For more details see the West Australian residencies page.
The Henderson Street Cottage sits alongside the Fremantle Markets in the heart of the city. In close proximity to pubs and restaurants, artists are able to immerse themselves in the ‘Freo’ lifestyle. The cottage is two storey, fully furnished, and contains a kitchen, three bedrooms, two small living areas, a bathroom and laundry, with a 20sqm studio. Linen, towels, and basic kitchen essentials provided.
Old Customs House is located in the city’s maritime precinct directly across from the working Fremantle Ports and a short walk from the Fremantle train station.
The first floor residential studio consists of a bedroom, small living area, kitchen, bathroom, essential furniture & fittings, and a large central workspace of approximately 120 square meters. Linen, towels and basic kitchen essentials are provided.
The building also houses the artsource headquarters and an additional 20 non-residential studios as well as accommodating other arts organisations such as NOVA Ensemble, Bizircus and Cirque Bizirque.
Hosts
Artsource in partnership with The City of Fremantle and the Western Australian Department of Housing and Works.
Expectations of the artist during the residency
There are no set outcomes or prescribed projects. Artists are able to work freely and do their own thing.
Grants or living allowance paid to artist
None available at this stage.
Costs paid by artist
WA artists- $220 per week
Others- $350 per week
Duration of residency
Residencies are available all year round and can range from a minimum two week stay to three months (longer by negotiation). Applicants can nominate dates to suit and artsource will try to accommodate them.
Can artist bring a partner / children / animals?
The residence can accommodate individuals, groups and collectives of up to six, as well as children.
The residency is not suitable for animals
Download the application form here (as pdf) or here (as Word) |
