Art Omi Artists Fellowship for Visual Artists in Australia

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026

The Art Omi Artists Fellowship for Australia supports visual artists legally living and working in Australia to participate in a four-week residency in New York. Selected artists receive a private bedroom, private studio, three meals per day, travel support, and a $500 stipend for material costs.

About the Art Omi Artists Fellowship

The Art Omi Artists Fellowship for Australia is designed to support visual artists in developing their creative practice while building meaningful professional and creative connections. The residency provides a vibrant and social environment where artists can experiment, exchange ideas, and engage in critical conversations with other participants. Selected Australian artists will take part in a four-week residency session in New York with accommodation, studio access, meals, travel support, and material funding. What Does the Fellowship Provide? Selected artists receive several forms of support during the residency.

The fellowship provides:

- A four-week residency session. - A private bedroom. - A private studio. - Three meals per day at no cost. - Travel expense support. - A $500 stipend for material costs. The programme is intended to give artists dedicated time and space to focus on their creative practice while connecting with an international artistic community. Creative and Professional Development The fellowship emphasizes both artistic experimentation and professional connection.

Participants are offered an environment that encourages

- Creative experimentation. - Critical engagement. - Exchange of ideas. - Professional networking. - Development of creative relationships. - Interaction with other participating artists. The social and collaborative nature of the residency allows artists to engage with different perspectives while concentrating on their own work. Who Can Apply? The fellowship is open to visual artists who are legally living and working in Australia.

Applicants must:

- Be visual artists. - Have at least 10 years of demonstrated art practice. - Be legally resident in Australia. - Be able to provide proof of legal residency in Australia. - Demonstrate their professional art experience through their resume or CV. The 10-year professional practice requirement must be demonstrated through the applicant’s submitted experience and career materials. Who Is Not Eligible? Certain artists are excluded from applying for the fellowship. The following applicants are not eligible: - Artists currently enrolled in a BFA programme. - Artists currently enrolled in an MFA programme.

- Alumni of the Art Omi: Artists programme seeking a return residency.

However, PhD students may apply if they meet the professional experience requirement. Artists enrolled in non-art master’s programmes may also apply if they satisfy the required professional art practice experience. Residency Experience in New York The fellowship provides selected artists with the opportunity to participate in a four-week residency session in New York. During the residency, artists receive their own private bedroom and private studio, allowing them to maintain dedicated personal and creative space. Three meals are also provided each day at no cost. The residency environment is designed to encourage interaction among artists while allowing participants to experiment and develop their individual practices. Travel and Material Support In addition to the residency experience, the fellowship provides travel support for selected artists. Artists also receive a $500 stipend for material costs. This funding can help participants cover eligible materials required for their creative work during the residency. Application Requirements Applicants must submit a complete application with the required supporting materials.

The application must include:

- Resume or CV. - Short biography. - Artist statement. - Portfolio of recent work. - Images or video excerpts of recent work. - Brief descriptions for each portfolio submission. All application materials must be submitted in English. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Portfolio Requirements The portfolio should demonstrate the applicant’s recent artistic practice through images or video excerpts. Applicants should include brief descriptions with their submitted works. The portfolio is an important part of the application because it allows reviewers to understand the artist’s creative practice, recent work, and artistic development. Proof of Legal Residency Applicants must provide proof that they are legally living and working in Australia. Legal residency is an eligibility requirement for the Australia-specific fellowship, so applicants should ensure that the required proof is included with their application. Professional Experience Requirement Applicants must have at least 10 years of demonstrated art practice. Artists should clearly demonstrate this experience through their resume or CV. The requirement is based on demonstrated professional artistic practice rather than simply current academic enrollment. Academic Enrollment and Eligibility Current BFA and MFA students are not eligible for the fellowship. However, academic enrollment does not automatically exclude all applicants. PhD students and individuals enrolled in non-art master’s programmes may apply, provided they meet the required 10 years of demonstrated art practice. How to Prepare a Strong Application Applicants should ensure that their materials clearly communicate their artistic background and professional experience.

A strong application should:

- Clearly demonstrate at least 10 years of art practice. - Provide an up-to-date resume or CV. - Present a concise biography. - Explain the artist’s creative practice through the artist statement. - Include a focused portfolio of recent work. - Provide clear descriptions for submitted works. - Include all required materials in English. - Provide proof of legal residency in Australia. - Ensure the application is compl