CASE Incubator National Residency Program

12-month residency and professional development program for 8 mid-career, socially engaged Australian artists – one from each state and territory

The CASE Incubator National Program is a paid, 12-month residency and professional development program for Australian socially engaged artists seeking to develop their practice, engage with their peers, create networking opportunities with diverse partners, and contribute back to the sector. It will run from October 2026 to September 2027. 

Awarded to 8 mid-career, socially engaged artists, one from each state and territory in Australia, this program offers in-depth learning and mentorship from sector leaders, alongside peer-to-peer learning, network building and the support to deliver a small project or resource for the sector.

Each artist will receive:

  • $3000 (ex. GST) artist fee + super contribution
  • $4000 (inc. GST) to deliver a small project or resource for the sector.
  • Travel, accommodation and per diems covered for two in-person residencies (to be held in Sydney) 

Selected artists will need to commit to:

  • ​​Travel to Sydney for a 4 day residency from 27-30 Oct 2026
  • Travel to Sydney for a 4 day residency in August 2027 (dates TBC)
  • 8 x 2 hour online learning and discussion workshops
  • Delivering a small socially engaged art project or resource between November 2026 and September 2027, within the allocated budget 
Key Dates
Applications open 13/07/2026
Applications close 28/08/2026


Details

Source:

the CAD Factory

Closes: 28/08/2026

Open to: Victoria
Open from: 13/07/2026

Art Form:

Writing & Publishing

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