Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
The Debra Porch Award funds a six-week residency in either Thailand or Australia for mid-career visual artists from Australia or Thailand. The program is free and covers reciprocal exchanges between UNSW Galleries Sydney and SAC Residency Chiang Mai. Deadline is September 15, 2026; you must be a citizen or permanent resident with no previous award from this program.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 15, 2026
“Tuesday 15 September 2026, 3pm AEST or 12pm Southeast Asia Standard Time. Registration in application system required minimum 2 business days prior.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Reciprocal residency for Australian and Thai visual artists
“Australian artist: AUD $10,000 stipend plus accommodation and studio access at SAC Residency, Chiang Mai. Thai artist: AUD $13,000 stipend plus accommodation and studio access at UNSW Galleries, Sydney. In-kind curatorial support, local networking, optional artist talk/public program.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 6 weeks (2027, dates negotiated with hosts)
Who can apply. Individual visual artists or interdisciplinary practitioners with interest in material exploration; must be Australian or Thai citizens or permanent residents; mid-career level; must be eligible to travel internationally; cannot have receiv
How they choose.
“Industry advisors with relevant experience assess applications in consultation with host organisations against quality, viability, and impact criteria; internal moderation by Creative Australia staff; final decisions by Creative Australia.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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