CROW - Creative Residencies Out West
Expressions of Interest
Calling for artist/s from the Outback to undertake a paid residency in the far west/central-west of NSW.
EOI open Tuesday 10 February
Close Monday 30 March 5pm
A partnership between Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs): Outback Arts, West Darling Arts and Arts Outwest.
This residency program has been designed in response to needs of artists and creatives in the central and far west/north-west of NSW. CROW will offer 1 residency opportunity by each RADO to a partner area (a total of 3 residencies). The aim of the residencies is to provide artists with time to develop their work, network and share skills with others across the regions.
Artists will be provided with a stipend of $4000. The intention of this funding is to support accommodation, travel, studio space and other logistical support required based on the arts practice. This is an opportunity for RADOs to support other businesses / organisations in their regions and provide support for the development of new work and networking opportunities for artists.
We expect each residency to run for a minimum of 2 weeks.
The residency must be out of your home RADO area. For example, if you live in Outback Arts area, you are required to go to Arts Outwest or West Darling Arts areas.
This residency is open to both individual artists and groups/collaborators.
Aboriginal artists are strongly encouraged to apply. *Please note: that in 2026 Arts OutWest will only be offering this residency to an Aboriginal artist to go into Outback Arts or West Darling Arts Regions. See more about this in the FAQ below.
It is envisaged that this residency program will run annually.
TO APPLY
Check the guidelines to see if you are eligible
Use the FAQ section below to get more details and answer your questions
Find a residency you’d like to do, within the participating regions
We encourage you to email or call your RADO to discuss how they may be able to assist you.
Please apply to your local RADO either using the online link below or EOI paper version
