Residencies, Workshops & Education

Jeanette James | Self-Determination

In this Classroom Guide, students explore the concept of ‘self-determination’ as it relates to the professional practice and work of contemporary Palawa artist Jeanette James and the evolving practice of Tasmanian Aboriginal shell necklace stringers.

Sue Jo Wright | Accessibility for d/Deaf and Disabled People

In this Classroom Guide, students are introduced to Deaf art and culture through the work and practice of Deaf artist and Auslan user Sue Jo Wright. Students examine works of art created with photography, video and textiles and explore the Code of Practice section, Access Rights for d/Deaf and Disabled People.

How to stage a student exhibition | Teacher Toolkit

This guide assists educators in providing their students with experiences of professional visual art practice through staging an exhibition of their work.

How to protect student artists' rights | Teacher Toolkit

This guide gives educators information on the rights of their students as artists as set out in the Code of Practice for Visual Arts, Craft and Design.

How to use the Code of Practice in the classroom | Teacher Toolkit

This guide explains why it is essential for educators and students to learn about and use the Code of Practice for Visual Arts, Craft and Design in teaching and learning.

How to work with First Nations artists in the classroom | Teacher Toolkit

Written by Thomas Readett and Alise Hardy. Topics in this ‘How to’ Educator Guide include cultural safety, finding a First Nations artist, types of engagement and agreements.

Workshops Contract Checklist

This checklists details contractual considerations when running workshops.

Storing digital artworks and maintaining data

This guide by Dara Gill takes you through the best methods for storing and preserving your digital artworks and maintaining digital assets. 

Overseas Callouts

What to consider when you have been invited to submit to an overseas award/prize/competition/exhibition.

Artist Residency Checklist

This checklist provides an outline of all the considerations artists should be thinking about when undertaking a residency.

Artist Studios factsheet

This factsheet provides some general guidelines for finding and maintaining a studio and studio practice.

Storage Solutions

This factsheet takes you through storage solutions to assist in maximising your studio space and productivity.

Setting up an Art Trail

What do you need to consider when setting up an art trail? Written by Jill Gientzotis

List of Studios & Residencies

A full list of Studios & Residencies across Australia and links to international opportunities.

Artist in Residence Agreement Template

Sample agreement provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

How do I reach an international audience?

How you can use different platforms to reach the world from here.

What do I need to consider before travelling?

An artist's travelling essentials.

Residency Contracts

Got a residency coming up and looking at the paperwork? This checklist takes you through the possible inclusions for a residency contract or agreement.

What is an Artist Residency?

This factsheet provides information on artist residencies including applying for a residency.

Working Internationally

This factsheet provides information on things you need to consider when working and travelling internationally.

Overseas Itinerary

This template and checklist covers all the practical considerations for travel as well as some special points just for artists!

Inventory Template

This template will assist you in organising your studio and your artwork, tools and stock inventories.

Renting Studio Spaces

This factsheet takes you through the process of leasing a studio space and being a tenant.