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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.

 

Submissions not open

 
 

The Award Process: Time Line

27 August 2026

Selection panel announced

1 September 2026
Media announcement and requests for expressions of interest from artists announced

28 January 2027 4pm
Closing date for submissions 

3 February 2027
Selection panel meet to review and select the winner

9 February 2027
Winner of the Grace Butler Memorial Foundation Award at Ara is announced 

 

 

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