Artist in Residence

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