Parramatta Artists Studios

The Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program of Parramatta Artists’ Studios (PAS) offers a residential apartment and studio space to artists from outside of Sydney, Australia. The program supports artists from diverse practices and across career stages, and cultivates a supportive environment for artists to progress their careers by providing: a subsidised studio space in the Parramatta CBD up to AUD $500.00 materials budget professional development programs including curatorial visits a community and network of artists and arts workers opportunities to connect with artistic and local communities through public programs Applications are open to artists from all disciplines, including but not limited to: painting, digital media, photography, performance, sculpture and writing. The energetic home for creative production in the centre of Western Sydney, Parramatta Artists’ Studios (PAS) has supported hundreds of artists since opening in 2006. PAS provides a supportive studio environment for artists to develop their practices, whilst also connecting them with a community of peers and arts professionals. In 2019, PAS expanded to open an additional studio facility in Rydalmere containing six warehouse-style studios. This new space focuses on engaging artists beyond an emerging career stage and re-engages with former PAS studio artists to contribute to career sustainability.