Current artists in residence

Cole Baxter

1 November 2024 - 8 January 2025

Future artists in residence

Noongar Artist Residencies

Goolugatup's Noongar Artist Residency is a funded three-month long residency program providing a fully subsidised studio space, artist fee, and inclusion in the annual exhibition program if desired. No fixed outcomes are required and it welcomes artists at all stages of their careers.

The program's central focus is to support professional growth and development for Noongar artists, by making resources available that support experimentation and development and foster space and time for meaningful connections to be made. Artists are selected by invitation, guided by a Noongar artist advisory – however, we are pleased to consider expressions of interest from the public (please contact us at heathcote@melville.wa.gov.au).

Previous participant artists include Ilona McGuire, Lea Taylor, Brett Nannup and Ron Bradfield Jr.

8 Hickey Residency

Goolugatup also supports select visiting artists through live-in residency accommodation in the City of Melville's 8 Hickey Street. The residencies are made available to artists, writers, and musicians from outside of the Perth area that are participating in Goolugatup and City of Melville arts programs.

Felix Burrows Music Residency

The Felix Burrows Music Residency program is a twice-yearly funded residency based at Goolugatup Heathcote and presented in collaboration with WAM. It provides a fully subsidised studio space for three months and a $5000 artist fee.
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The aim of this residency is to support WA musical artists at any stage of their career in developing new creative work and fostering experimentation and originality. Please note the residency is designed for individuals, not groups- though collaborative activity is welcome.  

No fixed outcome is required by the program -however, public presentation is encouraged, whether resulting in performing at the gallery’s Goolugatup Sounds concert programme (paid opportunity), or to share outcomes from their residency via other platforms facilitated by Goolugatup and/or WAM.

This residency is funded generously by the family of Felix Burrows, through the Fremantle Foundation. Felix was a beloved local musician, playing drums in bands such as The Feast of Snakes and Darling Rangers. Felix was also a prolific visual artist and passionate force in the local cinema community. Since his tragic and untimely passing in 2018, Felix’s life and artistic work have been continually celebrated by friends, family and peers. The Felix Burrows Music Residency forms a fitting tribute to the legacy and creativity of this generous, energetic and widely-loved local artist. 

Goolugatup Emerging Artist Residency (GEAR)

Goolugatup Emerging Artist Residency offers an emerging contemporary artist, artist duos or art collectives a fully subsidised three-month long residency on-site at Goolugatup Heathcote. Eligible artists will have begun or completed a recognised fine arts qualification at a local University or TAFE within the last two years. 

Successful applicants are offered a studio space on site at Goolugatup Heathcote. This includes 24hr access, wi-fi, AC, and use of a shared kitchenette.  There are no specific outcomes required from the artist during their residency, however artists are encouraged to make frequent use of their studio and are welcome to host open studios and public workshops. Artists will be given the opportunity to undertake casual mentorship, invite Goolugatup curators for studios visits and receive assistance with funding applications and exhibition proposals if requested. 

Participants:

Emma Buswell
Curtis Taylor
Erin Coates
Jo Darbyshire
Jack Wansbrough