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Studios: OLD CUSTOMS HOUSE, FREMANTLE

Old Customs House is home for 20 artist studios; plus our Artsource Fremantle office and several other arts organisations such as NOVA Ensemble, Bizircus and Circus WA. Old Customs House is located at 8 Phillimore Street, Fremantle in a heritage building (high ceilings, old plumbing and windows that open) just along from the train station and across from the working Fremantle Ports.

Given that studios are rented for 5 year terms, only 3 or 4 studios become vacant each year. Applications for studios close in February or March each year and are assessed by a panel of artists and art industry professionals.

Eligibility and selection criteria are as follows:

  • Selection is based on artistic excellence and potential based on support material presented
  • Applications are open to professional practicing visual artists who are WA residents
  • Applicants must be members of artsource and membership must be maintained for the duration of studio tenancy
  • Studios must be used for a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Studios are not available for full-time students, although studio based masters students are eligible
  • Studios are not suitable for industrial or semi-industrial processes (eg. kilns, furnaces, welding)

Note: Artists from all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Application forms can be found here

For more information contact Loretta Martella on 9335 8366 or loretta@artsource.net.au

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These studios are managed by Artsource and are subsidised by the State Government. Studios can be held for up to 5 years; they have 24 hour access, however these studios are NOT residential. Studio sizes range from 12 sqm - 42 sqm and rent ranges from $26 - $45 per week. Rents are reviewed annually, but increases are kept to a minimum.