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Thanks to Creative Projects funding from Creative Victoria, we're creating space for four diverse artists to spend time, grow, create, and exhibit in a supportive community designed for everyone.

2025-2026 Artists in Residence

Call for Applications

Jump Left helps diverse artists by providing opportunities to make art, exhibit and grow. Our Artist in Residence program provides time, space, and materials for artists to create new work, culminating in a group exhibition to showcase the work that residents and their peers have created during their residency.

ARTIST RESIDENCY

We welcome diverse artists, including people with disabilities, people from different cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and people from regional areas. If you need support to participate, we'll work together to help you succeed.

Who Can Apply

We have four Artist Residencies available:

Invitational Artist Residency
We are excited to announce the Inaugural 2025 Invitational Artist in Residence has been awarded to Rosie O’Brien! Rosie is an emerging artist based in Naarm, Melbourne, who recently completed an artist residency at Australian Tapestry Workshop. She is represented by Arts Project Australia.
2 x Open Call - Diverse Artist Residencies
Open to artists from all backgrounds who identify as part of diverse communities, including people with disabilities, neurodivergent artists, First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse artists, and LGBTQIA+ artists. This residency celebrates the richness that different perspectives bring to contemporary art practice.
Open Call - Regional Artist Residency
Designed for artists based outside metropolitan Melbourne, this residency provides regional artists with access to urban studio facilities, professional development opportunities, and connections to Melbourne's vibrant arts community. Jump Left is located a few minutes from Southern Cross train station, providing easy access from the regions. *NB: Travel and accommodation support may be available, talk to us before applying.

Available Residencies

About the Space

Work independently in a dedicated space at Jump Left located at Donkey Wheel House in Naarm, Melbourne. You'll have access to a welcoming, quiet and supportive environment designed to foster creativity and connection. Other artists may be working in the space, or there may be days you are the only artist working in the space.

What We Provide

Space: Your own workspace in our project space during open hours
Supplies: Up to $150 worth of art supplies including paint, paper, brushes, and other materials
Training: Up to 3 hours of training with an art specialist
Mentoring: Help and advice from our experienced Director
Networking: Meet other peers and people from the Jump Left community of supporters
Promotion: Jump left will promote you and your work
Exhibition Opportunity: Show and sell your work at Jump Left
Exhibition Payment:" $573.90 payment when you complete the residency and exhibit your work

Group Exhibition

When: May/June 2026
Where: Jump Left Gallery Space
Your Rights: You own all artwork created during the residency, including copyright
Sales: Sell your work with 50% commission to Jump Left (split with representative galleries if applicable)
Promotion: We may photograph your work to promote the program, always with full artist credit

Your artwork will be featured in our artist residency group exhibition in May/June 2026, alongside fellow residency artists. This is your opportunity to share your creative journey with the community.

Requirements

Copy of your CV, biography and images of you and your work for promotion
Complete OH&S and orientation session before commencing residency
Create artwork at Jump Left during our open hours (minimum 1 day/week)
Engage in self-directed artistic exploration during the residency
Access specialised art or professional development opportunity (up to 3 hours)
Create artwork that will be included in our artist residency group exhibition
Participate in the group exhibition for its full duration
Maintain respectful and professional conduct in the shared workspace
Follow residency and safety guidelines

Access & Inclusion

We work closely with each artist to understand their individual needs and provide flexible support that makes genuine participation possible. Our program welcomes artists with diverse perspectives and lived experiences, including those who navigate the world through unique cognitive, sensory and physical experiences. We provide an accessible venue, mentoring support and whatever arrangements are needed so artists can focus on their creative practice. As specialists in inclusive arts practice, we know that diverse voices make contemporary art stronger—and our residencies are designed as supportive spaces where every artist can experiment, grow and connect with peers and audiences.