Artist in Residence Program 2026

Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery (SRAG) is offering the opportunity for artists to undertake our inaugural 4-week Artist in Residence (AiR) Program in Stanthorpe in October/November 2026.

This is a paid opportunity for artists to expand their creative horizons and connect with new audiences, communities, and the unique geography of the Granite Belt in Queensland.  

The AiR program is highly valuable for SRAG and our community. It will generate fresh, innovative art, foster artist development and connections, enhance the Gallery's dynamism and reputation, attract new audiences, and provide unique content for exhibitions and community engagement.

SRAG welcomes your application to this exciting program. Applications will be through expressions of interest (EOI) via the online application form accessible below.

Please read the guidelines accessible below prior to applying. If you have any further questions please email Mary Findlay, Gallery Director at SRAG at gallerydirector@srag.org.au.

Eligibility

We encourage all visual artists who meet the following criteria to apply for the AiR program:

  • Is an Australian resident

  • Does not derive their principal income from SRAG

  • Holds an established arts practice with a minimum of 12 months of exhibiting work

  • Hold public liability insurance ($10 million) – can be obtained prior to commencement for the successful applicant

 

Key Dates

  • Opening date for applications is 20 October 2025

  • Closing date for applications is 20 February 2026

  • Applications assessed by the SRAG Gallery Director and AiR Committee in March 2026

  • Interviews of a short list of applicants in April 2026

  • The successful applicant will be notified and announced in April 2026

  • Artist in Residency Program 2026 to be undertaken in October/November 2026.

Please read these guidelines prior to applying.

AiR EOI Guidelines

When you are ready click the button to below to go to our online application form

Apply to the AiR Program