Opportunity Title : Creative Australia Acme London Residency Program 2026

The Acme London Residency Program provides an international residency opportunity for Australian visual artists to develop their artistic practice in one of the world's major cultural and creative centres.

The six-month residency takes place at Acme’s Fire Station residency space in East London, providing the successful artist with an opportunity to work within a dedicated professional environment while experiencing London's diverse visual arts landscape.

Through the residency, artists can focus on their creative projects, explore new ideas, develop their professional networks, and gain exposure to international artistic practices. The opportunity is particularly valuable for artists interested in broadening their professional experience beyond Australia.

The program is intended to support professional development and provide the selected artist with the time, space, and financial support needed to advance their visual arts practice.

View details at: Creative Australia - Acme London Residency Program

The selected artist will receive significant financial support to assist with participation in the residency.

Key benefit includes:

• Up to $30,000 in residency support.
• A six-month international residency in London.
• Access to Acme's Fire Station residency space in East London.
• An opportunity to develop and advance an established visual arts practice.
• Exposure to London's international arts and cultural environment.
• Opportunities to build professional connections with artists and arts organisations.

The combination of financial assistance, studio/residency space, and international professional exposure makes this opportunity valuable for Australian visual artists seeking to strengthen their practice and expand their international networks.

The Acme London Residency Program is open to eligible Australian arts professionals and practising visual artists.

Applicants must:

• Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
• Be actively working in the visual arts.
• Apply as an individual artist.
• Demonstrate an established or ongoing visual arts practice.
• Be able to undertake the six-month residency in London if selected.

Eligible applicants may include individual artists, arts workers, and practising visual artists whose work aligns with the objectives of the residency.

Applicants should carefully review the official program guidelines to confirm all eligibility conditions and application requirements before submitting an application.

Eligible applicants interested in the Creative Australia - Acme London Residency Program 2026 should begin by reviewing the official application guidelines and preparing the required supporting materials.

To apply:

1. Visit the official application website.
2. Review the program guidelines and eligibility requirements.
3. Prepare the required application information and supporting documents.
4. Complete the online application form.
5. Submit the application before the stated deadline.

Applicants are encouraged to provide clear information about their artistic practice, professional experience, proposed activities, and how participating in the residency would contribute to their creative and professional development.

Important: Applicants should confirm the current application deadline, required documents, residency conditions, and funding arrangements on the official application page before applying.