The
Artist in Residence Program was introduced by Territory Craft in the
early 1980’s and is the longest running Artist in Residence Program in
the NT. The aim of the residency is to assist artists/craftspeople by
providing them with the opportunity of taking advantage of workshop
space at no cost. Residents are able to experiment and develop their
craft whilst finding the best work methods and practices to adopt,
there is no salary attached to this position although Territory Craft
grants $500 to the artist towards their end of the year exhibition.
The studio is made available for a period of three to six months. The
aim of the residency is to
provide equipped studio space to enable a craftsperson to commit
themselves to working full-time at their craft, and to develop
professional marketing of their work. |
The
2011 program allowed glass artist Joanne Gerke to take up residency at
Territory Craft. Joanne is a competent bead maker who learnt
flameworking under one of our tutors - Michelle Burgoine.
While
at Territory Craft Joanne experimented with new materials and styles.
In
2010 we were fortunate to have local artist Marita Albers demonstrating
her particular style of painting and exploring soft sculpture and other
methods of displaying her artwork.
Other
past recipients of the Artist in Residence program have seen artists
working in ceramics, contemporary glass, painting, textiles and fibre.
All artists are willing to demonstrate their crfat and welcome visitors
to their studio and workshop space.
Anyone wanting more
information, please contact
Diana Thompson:
Exhibition Officer
Territory Craft
GPO
Box 1479 DARWIN NT 0801
Phone:
89816615
Fax:
8981 7175