fab is a brand-new artist-led studio complex located in Kent Town.
The Helpmann Academy / fab Studio Residency provides a 12-month rent-free shared studio space to two eligible emerging South Australian artists. This unique residency program provides artists with the crucial time, space, support, and freedom to both create new work and develop their careers.
Representing the evolution of the George Street Studios Residency program, the Helpmann Academy / fab Studio Residency is a renewed incarnation of the program. This opportunity is open to eligible emerging creatives including visual artists, craftspeople, furniture makers, designer makers and more.
The Helpmann Academy / fab Studio Residency offers:
- 12-month rent-free studio space, from March 2024—March 2025
- A shared studio space for two artists of approximately 37m² and features 24/7 access, plus shared kitchen
- Access and training to use on-site machinery, tools and equipment including: drill press, metal band saw, metal cold saw, timber drop saw, MIG welders, oxy-acetylene brazing, handheld angle grinders, handheld pipe polishers, metal linisher and burnisher, painting spray booth
- Utilities (electricity, internet, water) included
- City fringe location, on King William Street, Kent Town
- Technical assistance
- Exposure to a community of active creative practitioners
- Shared connections to a network of suppliers and services (materials and industrial fabrication)
“Since coming through the Helpmann Studio Residency at George Street Studios in 2018, I have transformed my practice as an artist and maker, and a large part of that is owing to the generous community and mentors at the studio. Continuing this residency at our new studio and workshop space ‘fab’ in Kent Town, I’m keen to share that experience and to create an inclusive space for emerging artists in an active workshop environment.“
Nat Penney, co-director of fab
The Helpmann Academy / fab Studio Residency does NOT include insurance for theft of belongings to individuals. Each resident is required to have Public Liability insurance before induction. We recommend Public Liability insurance be organised through Guildhouse, or the National Association of Visual Arts (NAVA) – you can speak with these organisations to organise additional coverage to insure activities including the use of an open flame and business insurance to cover belongings.
This opportunity is for graduates (up to five years from final year of study) from our partner institutions. Check your eligibility here.
KEY DATES
Applications open Monday 29 January 2024
Applications close Sunday 3 March 2024 at 11:59pm ACST
Interviews 3:00pm – 5:00pm Tuesday 12 March 2024
For activity occurring between 24 March 2024 and 24 March 2025
BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION
Please ensure that you have read the Information for Applicants document before you start your application. You may also want to read our Grant Writing Tip Sheet here, as it’s filled with valuable advice you can consider when writing this application!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Helpmann Academy (08) 7089 0720 / info@helpmannacademy.com.au
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Image: fab by Brianna Speight