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2026 Artist in Residence Program
Call for Applications
In 2026 ATW will celebrate 50 years producing exceptional quality, handwoven tapestries in collaboration with contemporary artists. Our tapestries are commissioned globally for public and private collections.
ATW’s annual Residency program offers mid-career artists working with textiles or employing textile techniques the chance to extend and innovate their practice. For over 20 years, Artists in Residence (AIRs) have immersed themselves in our vibrant studio, exchanging knowledge and skills with our tapestry weavers and dye technicians. AIRs are encouraged to engage with local communities through the exhibition of their works, artist talks and workshops.
The residency may be used as an experimental or research period, or for the creation of a body of work. Each artist can work at ATW for up to eight weeks and will exhibit their works in one of our two gallery spaces alongside their residency.
There are five residencies available in 2026:
International Artist Residency (Hancock Fellowship)
The International Residency is generously supported by the Tapestry Foundation of Australia through the Hancock Fellowship, and our accommodation partner, David Wallage. It includes:• Return flights to Melbourne
• Four weeks accommodation between 13 July and 9 August 2026*
• A solo exhibition in ATW main gallery
* The successful artist is welcome to extend their residency up to 8 weeks with their own funding
First People’s Artist Residency
• Travel and accommodation stipend supported through the Irene Davies Residency Scholarship• Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists
Regional Artist Residency
• Travel and accommodation stipend supported through the Irene Davies Residency Scholarship• Open to artists who live and work in regional Australia, outside of a capital city
Open Call Residency
• Two positions• Open to Australian and International artists
All Residencies Include:
• A dedicated working space in the weaving studio• Use of a range of looms and weaving equipment, including: a 4 shaft, 6 treadle Leclerc floor loom; a 50cm wide Ashford rigid heddle loom; a 60cm 2 shaft table loom for cloth and tapestry weaving; a Large Shannock tapestry looms and a Sewing machine.
• Tapestry weaving equipment
• Up to $100 worth of ATW yarn
• Up to 7 hours of training with a weaver or dyer (natural dyes) which can be used over several sessions
• Access to ATW’s online tapestry weaving course
• Opportunity to show and sell their work in one of our two galleries
For specific information and dates about the residency you are interested in applying for please download the relevant information pack:
First Peoples, Regional and Open Call Residencies
Access & Inclusion
We welcome and support applications from artists who identify as First Peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, individuals living in regional and remote areas, and/or people with a disability. The ATW is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive environment for artists. We value diversity in the artistic community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background. If you have specific access requirements to complete the application or Residency, please contact us so we can assist you.