Artists in Residence

Maribyrnong Arts and Culture offers a range of Artist in Residence opportunities to local artists.

In September each year, Expressions of Interest open for the following year's residency programs. Applications are open for our 2026 programs including the Bluestone Church Arts Space Residency (Creative Development and Supported Season), Artsbox Residency, the Maribyrnong Community-Engaged Artist in Residence Program and the Maidstone Writer in Residence Program.

Learn more about each opportunity and express your interest before 15 October 2025.

Bluestone Church Arts Space Residency Program

Learn more about the Bluestone Church Arts Space and apply for creative development and presentation opportunities.

Artsbox Artist in Residence Program

Find out more about the Artsbox Artist in Residence Program and learn how to apply.

Maribyrnong Community-Engaged Residency

The Community-Engaged Artist in Residence program supports artist residencies to work with and celebrate the communities that use the Maribyrnong Community Centre.

Maidstone Community Centre Writer in Residence Program

Learn more about the pilot program for the Maidstone Community Centre Writer in Residence, and express your interest in the opportunity.

Melbourne Fringe at the Bluestone Church Arts Space

Find information about the Melbourne Fringe Festival at the Bluestone Church Arts Space.

Midsumma at the Bluestone Church Arts Space

Each year, as part of Midsumma Westside, Expressions of Interest are sought from LGBTIQA+ artists to perform in the Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray.