"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.
Situated at the far end of the building, the self-contained apartment is surrounded by peppermint trees and salmon gums.
The apartment adjoins an artist studio that is available to hire at an additional cost if you desire a dedicated work space.
The space is perfect for any creative travelling to Denmark to attend arts workshops, professional development, creative opportunities or similar.
We especially invite anyone seeking to host a workshop, exhibition or performance onsite at the ArtsHouse.
WE DAIR YOU
The Denmark Artist in Residence (DAIR) program is a subsidised program offered for during the year to successful applicants.
Applications are Open (January) annually.
Outside of these times creatives are welcome to apply to reside in Denmark and use the studio. To subsidise the cost of the accommodation, the local community welcomes workshops/performances/exhibitions and Denmark Arts' team can advise on ticketed events.
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
Applications for 2025/26 DAIR supported residencies OPEN
The Denmark Arts Artist in Residence program supports visiting artists to undertake a residency at the Denmark ArtsHouse from 1-6 weeks.
Denmark has a vibrant creative community and cultural identity and also has a unique natural and cultural heritage with strong community interest in supporting and promoting environmental sustainability and conservation values.
The program aims to provide artists with an opportunity to immerse themselves in Denmark's community and natural environment and to undertake research and development for their own creative practice.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Engaging our community is an important part of this program. Please consider how you will participate with Denmark Shire. By providing something for our community you support sector capacity building, encourage the creation of new networks, spark collaboration, and support the mutual exchange of ideas.
This can be in the form of:
- Artist Talk
- Workshop/s
- Open studio
- Performance
- Exhibition
We'd like to thank everyone who applied for our 2024/25 program.
2026 RESIDENCIES
KALIN DEVONE
December 2025 – January 2026
Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, Kalin Devone is a multidisciplinary artist who focuses on the ideas of societal influence and social culture. Yes, she is traveling to Western Australia all the way from the United States of America! She is known for her use of realism to reflect popular themes from her culture and childhood in the 90’s and early 2000’s. She studied at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a BFA with a concentration in painting in 2015. Her work displays a technique using layered short brush strokes to add a sense of movement to her work. Kalin’s work mainly focuses on portraiture but she also creates abstract pieces that combine the themes of fluidity and flux of space. Her most recent exhibitions include ‘The Renaissance of Brooklyn’;The Brooklyn Collective (2023), ‘ Presence is Present’; The Harvey Gantt Center (2024) and ‘Role Play’ at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2025). Kalin is keen to engage with the Denmark community. She plans to hold a community engagement session not long after she arrives in mid December, aiming to paint several portraits of local community members while she is in residence over Christmas.
PREVIOUS RESIDENCIES
2025
Alyssa Curtayne (Como) Writer, Storyteller, performer - https://www.alyssacurtayne.com/
Leah Vlatko (Geraldton) Textile Artist - https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/leah-vlatko/portfolio
2024
Madoda Fani (South Africa) Ceramicist - https://www.madodafani.com/
"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 - https://www.johnedenartist.com/
Penny Bovell (Fremantle) Painter - https://pennybovell.com.au
2023
Elisa Markes-Young (Margaret River)
Andy Quilty (Warnbro) Painter