Amongst our gallery and six studio spaces, Watch This Space reserves one studio for artists living interstate, overseas or outside the NT’s Central Desert region.

THE TAiR PROGRAM OFFERS:

• Free studio hire for 4, 6 or 8 weeks (fully subsidised)
• $750 artist fee
• 3.8 x 3.5m studio with desk and chair, including air-conditioning split-system
• Creative, practical and professional support from our Director & Creative Producer (Exhibitions & Projects)
• The opportunity to work in a creative environment amongst five other studio artists as well as local and visiting exhibiting artists
• Use of WTS tools and equipment (with prior arrangement)
• Access to communal kitchen with fridge, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities
• Central location: only a 15 minute walk from the town centre, shops and supermarket
• Opportunity to contribute to WTS Creative Program with an open studio, screening or exhibition (external to WTS Gallery)

Commitment: Demonstrated incubation of the proposal and commitment to its realisation.

Relevancy: Thoughtful consideration of context – why Watch This Space? Why Mparntwe/Alice Springs, the Central Desert region, or the Northern Territory?

Amplification: Is the applicants’ voice, perspective and/or practice critical for us to amplify?

Development: Evidence of strong evolving and experimental practice.

SUCCESSFUL ARTISTS ARE REQUIRED TO:

• Cover travel and accommodation costs.
• Pay a $150 bond (refundable on return of studio to its original state)
• Become a member of WTS ($52 for a whole year)

Applications for the 2027 Creative Program are currently open.

To apply, download this TAiR application doc to use as a guide and email us a PDF of your application.

Contact wts@wts.org.au for any further questions you might have.