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Megalo Artist Residency Application

First/chosen name

Family/surname

Pronouns

Artist name (if applicable)

Email address

Residential address

Do you currently reside...

Do you currently reside...
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Accommodation (for applicants outside ACT region only)

Megalo provides shared accommodation at Cargills Cottage to artists living outside the ACT region. If successful, would you like to stay at the cottage?
Accommodation (for applicants outside ACT region only)
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Nationality/s or Cultural group (optional)

This can be your nationality/s (eg. what's on your passport), your cultural background/identity, or your Country and/or language group (First Nations people). Your response is optional and confidential.

Do you identify as any of the following?

Tick any/all that apply - your response is optional and confidential
Do you identify as any of the following?
Proposal guidelines: - Keep it simple and clear — we don't require academic writing, plain language is welcome.
- If you use any specialist terms, provide a brief explanation.
- Be open and honest about what you hope to achieve — we welcome big or small projects.
- We know projects can change or evolve — we don't expect you to stick exactly to what's in your proposal.
- Feel free to add labelled images or links if they help to illustrate what you're planning. - Please get in touch if you have any questions before applying.

About you

Describe your artistic practice in your own words; who are you; what sort of work do you usually make; why/what is it about.

Project proposal

Please explain the key components of your project. This should include a description of how you want to spend your time in the studios, what you want to create, and how you will achieve this.

Why Megalo?

Why would you would like to come to Megalo? Are there specific tools or equipment you are interested in? Are there places you would like to visit in Kamberri/Canberra or the surrounding region? Include here any skills you wish to gain while at Megalo (if applicable).

What experience do you have?

Outline any making experience (print or otherwise) or whether you've spent time in other shared studio spaces. It is not a requirement to have previous printmaking experience. Please let us know if you are interested in learning new processes, or if you require any technical guidance and support.

Is there anything else you'd like us to know?

Do you have children/family/partner who you would like to attend the residency with (if travelling from outside Kamberri/Canberra region)? Would you like them to stay with you at the Megalo Cottage accommodation for all or part of your residency? Include any other special requirements/considerations here.

Preferred residency month/s

List any months between January 2026 and March 2027

Social media platform/s

Website

How did you hear about us?

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Upload images here

Please provide 4-7 images indicative of your practice in a single PDF. Image specifications: - Please use high-res, good quality images in good light to best showcase your practice. - PDF file max 10mb. - File should be named 'Surname_Firstname_artworks' eg. Frankenthaler_Helen_artworks - Images do not have to be prints/printmaking. Showcase work you are happy with, or that best illustrates your practice regardless of medium. - If you have trouble creating the PDF please contact [email protected]
*Megalo may request the use of images from successful applicants for promotion of the residency program, please bear this in mind when selecting images.

Upload artist CV here

File type should be PDF and named Surname_Firstname_CV

Additional material

Optional - you are welcome to upload any additional material here to illustrate you proposal eg. labelled images, url links, or videos.