Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
The Cad Factory offers a paid 12-month residency for eight mid-career Australian socially engaged artists, running October 2026–September 2027. Applicants must have an active ABN, public liability insurance, five completed projects, and capacity to deliver a $4,000 project. Deadline: August 28, 2026.
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Deadline. August 28, 2026
“Applications open 13 July 2026; close midnight 28 August 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Paid residency
“$3000 artist fee + superannuation contribution; $4000 budget to deliver a small project or resource; travel, accommodation, and per diems covered for two in-person residencies in Sydney”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 12 months (October 2026 – September 2027)
Who can apply. Mid-career socially engaged artists who: are Australian (solo applicants only); have active ABN and public liability insurance; have delivered 5+ socially engaged projects; can attend in-person residencies in Sydney (27–30 Oct 2026 and Augu
“are Australian (solo applicants only)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Eight artists selected (one per state/territory). Selection considers diversity of artforms. Judges not named.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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