Artist in Residence Application Form
The Grace Butler Memorial Foundation Award at Ara
EXPRESSIONS of interest are due to open 1st SEPTEMBER 2026
Before You Start
Applications must be submitted online using this form.
The form works best in Google Chrome. Please read the Conditions of Entry before applying.
Have the following ready
Page 1 – About you
- Personal and contact details.
Page 2 – Your practice and supporting material
Please have the following information and support material ready before you begin.
SUPPORT MATERIAL:
1. Your practice — up to 200 words
Describe your arts practice, themes, materials and processes.
2. Work goals — up to 500 words
Summarise your current objectives, relevant exhibitions/projects/publications/reviews or peer support, and how the Grace Butler Memorial Foundation Award at Ara will assist your development.
3. CV — PDF
Include your education, exhibitions, awards/residencies, collections, gallery representation, publications and reviews.
5. Referee — PDF
Letter of support from someone familiar with your practice, including their contact details.
4. Image details — PDF
Provide a separate list. Number each image and provide its title, year, materials and dimensions.
6. Artwork images — JPG
Select up to 10 works of art that best represents your practice, particularly work from the past 18 months.
APLLICATION FEE:
A non-refundable $25 application fee must be paid by Direct Credit. The fee covers administration of the Award and does not contribute to the prize money. All fees include GST.
Make your payment to:
Account: 02-0800-0440848-02
Particulars: Your name
Code: Entry No.
Reference: Butler Memorial 765845.1
Your application will be processed once the application fee has been received.
Saving an incomplete application:
You do not need to complete the entire form in one session.
Once you have completed Page 1 click Save and Continue, you can leave the form and return later, using your password.
When you have collected the remaining information and supporting material, you can return to your application.
Important
Do not click Save & Send until your application is complete. Once submitted, you cannot make changes.
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