SUPPORTED
ARTIST
RESIDENCEY
Applications open 1 May - 30 June
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Undertake a residency 1-6 weeks
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Discounted stay $175/week
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Must deliver a form of Community Engagement (ticketed for public attendance 80/20% split) Artist Talk/ Workshop/ Open studio/ Performance/ Exhibition
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Application process
ARTIST
RESIDENCY
Apply anytime
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Undertake a residency 1-6 weeks
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$310 weekly fee
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Optional: Community Engagement. This residency is for artists wanting to focus on their work only, but if you change your mind we can assist
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Apply anytime for availability
"My time at the Denmark Arts artist residency was incredibly rewarding. It offered a quiet, non-intrusive environment that allowed me to focus deeply and develop my work without distraction. Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Denmark, I found space for reflection and creative exploration. The support from the Denmark Arts community was warm and encouraging, with many opportunities to engage in local art events and connect with fellow creatives. I left feeling inspired, refreshed, and truly grateful for the experience.” - Jessica Holliday
DAIR : Denmark Artist in Residence Program
Denmark Arts is equipped to host artists and creatives year-round in the Artshouse - The Artshouse is a multi-purpose community arts facility.
The self-contained apartment is surrounded by peppermint trees and salmon gums and adjoins an artist studio that is a dedicated work space.
Perfect for any creative break away or development focussed residency.
WE DAIR YOU! The DAIR program has two offerings:
1. A Subsidised Artist Residency program offered during the year to successful applicants, with an applicant intake. Applications are Open (1 May - 30 June) annually.
This subsidised program is a partnership and in return a community engagement element must be offered to our eager community in the form of; workshop, artist talk, open studio or performance/exhibition.
2. The Artist Residency is available to creatives who apply to reside in Denmark and use the studio, to be left alone to do their thing and it is optional to offer the community something.
ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATION
- Fully self contained apartment
- Private kitchenette and bathroom
- All linen is provided.
- Retro inspired décor
- Queen bed
- Large work/dining table
- Balcony over looking the natural reserve and creek bed flowing into the Kwoorabup (Denmark) river
- Quiet and private
- Building is nestled within Denmark's CBD - location is walkable, 2mins to supermarkets, markets, eateries and the local shopping district.
Enquire about the availability of the accommodation.
Full 7 nights weekly fee $310 per week, or $80 per night. DAIR applicants are provided subsidised rates
Minimum stay 2 nights
PREVIOUS RESIDENCIES
2026
Fleassy Malay (Melbourne) Poet & Spoken word performer
2025
Kalin Devon (USA) Mural & portrait artist - Website
Jessica Holiday ( Perth) Pastel artist - Website
Alyssa Curtayne (Como) Writer, storyteller, performer - Website
Leah Vlatko (Geraldton) Textile Artist - Website
2024
Madoda Fani (South Africa) Ceramicist - Website
"I really appreciated how well I was taken care of. I had everything I needed and more, anything I wanted they would organise without hesitation. I enjoyed the fact that they were so keen on taking me out to explore what the cities had to offer. I would recommend this residency to anyone, with the confidence that they'll have a beautiful experience as have I. Thank you all." Madoda Fani
John Eden (Kalamunda) Painter - Website
Penny Bovell (Fremantle) Painter - Website
2023
Elisa Markes-Young (Margaret River)
Andy Quilty (Warnbro) Painter