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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.​
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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
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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.
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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.
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This can be in the form of:
- Artist Talk
- Workshop/s
- Open studio
- Performance
- Exhibition
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We'd like to thank everyone who applied for our 2024/25 program.
2025 RESIDENCIES TO COME
2025
​Kylie Boltin (Perth) April
A writer, director, commissioning editor, and academic. The creator of many award-winning TV, online and interactive programs and is the recipient, amongst others of the 2021 Walkley Award for Innovation, the 2014 Walkley Award for multimedia storytelling, the 2020 Betty Roland Prize for Scriptwriting at the NSW Premier’s literary awards and the 2019 PXN International Prize at the New Images Festival, Paris. Programs Kylie has created have exhibited at festivals such as SXSW Austin, International Documentary Festival Amsterdam, and Sheffield Doc/Fest. All of Kylie’s work is culturally and linguistically diverse. Kylie is currently an Associate Professor of Screen and Media and Edith Cowan University. Previously she was the commissioning editor, of online documentaries at SBS where she commissioned and produced original interactive content for SBS OnDemand. Kylie also worked within the NITV commissioning team. Kylie will be writing her book whilst in Denmark.
Annick Akanni July
An experienced textile and materials designer and artist-educator with over a decade in design and five years in art education. With strong African origins, she weaves together the interconnectedness of her culture and the environment where she creates and shares. Her passion lies in the intersection of textile art and education, blending diverse cultural influences into deliberate, mindful design practices. Annick’s work is surface pattern, print and woven textile-focused. Expressing her art form through the use of colour, pattern and texture, Annick works with a range of mediums, enjoying the process of making with her hands, and using natural materials to make her art pieces. Techniques such as hand drawing, painting, collage art, watercolour, block/screen printing, natural dyeing, and hand weaving when exploring design ideas to make fabric. Annick describes her work as multifaceted and layered, a contrast between both minimalism and very detailed, highlighting the beauty of imperfections.
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annickakanni/?originalSubdomain=au​
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​Tiffany Foster (Mandurah) September
An avid pastellist, Tiffany is most recognised for her vibrant birds, landscapes and large floral paintings. She works both from her home studio and en Plein air out in nature, inspired by the light and colour that abounds in Western Australia. Her plein air pastels took out two of the major awards at the 2023 Plein Air Down Under festival and she is keen to keep furthering her knowledge and use of this fascinating medium.
PREVIOUS RESIDENCIES
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Alyssa Curtayne (Como) Writer, Storyteller, performer - https://www.alyssacurtayne.com/
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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
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John Eden (Kalamunda) Painter - https://www.johnedenartist.com/
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Penny Bovell (Fremantle) Painter - https://pennybovell.com.au​​
2023​
Elisa Markes-Young (Margaret River)
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Andy Quilty (Warnbro) Painter
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