
This opportunity is open to SAM alumni from all creative disciplines. For up to four weeks, you will have to access to the resources and expertise of the Creative Practice Lab (CPL) and the UNSW Multimedia and Immersive Technology Team including technical, production and design advice as well as access to industry networks. You can also connect with relevant academic teaching and research staff (where appropriate).
Overall facilities could include:
Applications for 2022 to be announced.
Read about our previous recipients along with other visiting artists.
Applications for the 2022 SAM Alumni Creative Residency & Grant will open in late 2021 (TBC). Key dates will be announced later in the year.
1. Check your eligibility, as explained below.
2. Download the application form from the above link. The form will ask:
3. Double-check your links to supporting material then send your completed form via email.
4. We will send you a confirmation of receipt. Please check with us if you don’t receive a confirmation email.
5. We will contact you early December 2021.
Applications for the 2022 SAM Alumni Creative Residency & Grant will open in late 2021 (TBC). Key dates will be announced later in the year.
Major, Program, Degree, Honours, PhD
The SAM Alumni Residency Program is open to creative practitioners who have graduated from UNSW Sydney and completed with a major or equivalent pathway and/or postgraduate studies in the School of the Arts & Media (SAM).
All disciplines
Studies can have been in any discipline within SAM. The disciplines are: Creative Writing, Dance, English, Film Studies, Media, Music, and Theatre and Performance.
Years
Graduates who completed their studies between 2010–2020 inclusive are eligible to apply.
Professional practice
You need to have completed at least one professional creative output, for example, a paid production/performance; publication; public film screening; exhibition; commissioned music composition; music recording. If unsure, please contact us by email.
Your creative practice
Demonstrate your record as a creative practitioner in your chosen field(s).
Project ambition
Describe what you want out of this residency and how it might fit into a project and/or your artistic ambition.
Project feasibility
Can you do what you are planning to do within the timeframe and resources available?
It is expected that you will share some part of your process and/or results of the residency. We ask that you engage with students and/or staff in some way. This may be in the form of a masterclass, public showing, seminar presentation.
We will discuss engagement opportunities with the recipient(s). You can see our areas of research and practice on the SAM website.
The successful applicant will be required to write a brief report at the conclusion of the residency. This helps us to support future residencies.
We can offer:
Read more about our venues here.
We will do our best to match your preferred times to your requested resources.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email.
Assessment of applications
Applications will be assessed by UNSW academic and professional staff, a UNSW alumni representative, and an invited industry guest.
Announcement
All applicants will be notified early December 2021. Timing is dependent on the number of applications and the complexity of selection process.
What are the disciplines in SAM?
Creative Writing
Dance
English and Literary Studies
Film Studies
Media
Music
Theatre and Performance
Can groups apply?
Yes.
What if I’m part of a group and the only SAM Alumni?
This is fine if the SAM Alumni is a key member of the group.
What if I work across disciplines?
Artists who work within a focused discipline or across a range of disciplines are welcome.