City of Port Phillip

Summer Artist Incubator

Expression of Interest

City of Port Phillip is seeking applications from creatives such as artists, writers, composers, filmmakers, and designers to apply for the Summer Artist Incubator.

The program offers free temporary studio space for a 12-week intensive in the Carlisle Street Arts Space (CSAS), with support from the City of Port Phillip arts team for the incubation and development of projects.

The time and space offered to artists is a dedicated intensive period for working on specific projects. It is also a platform for sharing the resident artists' work with a wider audience, with the opportunity to connect with community members, City of Port Phillip staff, and the other artist residents.

CSAS is a versatile gallery, offering a diverse range of programming across the annual program which features exhibitions featuring the Port Phillip City Collection alongside hosting events such as the St Kilda Film Festival hub.

Eligibility and assessment criteria

Artists will be selected for this program based on the following eligibility:
Can demonstrate a commitment to an active, non-commercial art practice (*see professional artist definition below)
Have a strong connection to the City of Port Phillip with preference given to artists who reside in the City of Port Phillip.
Can indicate a commitment to utilise the studio space a minimum of 2 working days each week.
Are able to indicate their capacity and experience working in a shared space in a collaborative manner.
Demonstrate a clear project goal for the duration of the program.
Demonstrate capacity and interest in contributing to the cultural life of the City of Port Phillip.
The artist is working in a medium/s that are suitable for the space (there are no facilities for wet materials such as clay, aerosols, or power tools).
A proposed public program

*A professional artist is a person who:

Has cumulative experience or a higher qualification in visual arts.
Has specialist training and/or experience within their field and are involved in the creation of art as their profession.
Has conceptualising and creative skills that result in the creation of artwork. 
Has demonstrated professional standing through exhibitions and commissions.

Before you start

Documents and files you may need to complete this form:

Your creative CV
A single document with up to 10 images of current or previous works
A URL showcasing your work (video/digital artists)

Please allow 30 minutes to complete the form.

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Form closes at 11.59 pm (AEST) - Sunday, 7 September 2025 . Late submissions will not be accepted.

Your details

First name *

Last name *

Preferred name (if applicable)

Email *

Contact number *

ABN *

Address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

Artist biography *Character limit: 1200 / approx. 200 words

Website or social media link

Program proposal

Tell us how you intend to utilise the Incubator program, and about any specific project/s you will be working on *Character limit: 1200 / approx. 200 words

Tell us about your space requirements *We will be allocating spaces based on medium and space/project requirements. Character limit: 1200 / approx. 200 words

Proposed Public Program *Please describe the type of public program you would deliver as part of the Summer Artist Incubator, and who this is intended for (i.e. children, adults, artists). Character limit: 1200 / approx. 200 words

Examples of your work

Please upload your creative CV *

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Should be no bigger than two A4 pages. Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf

Please upload a single document with up to 10 images of previous or current works in progress *

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Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, jpeg, jpg, png.

Video and digital artists may prefer to supply a URLPlease ensure the URL is not password protected, or include your password details.

Acknowledgement and privacy

Artist Brief

You must read and agree to the Summer Artist Incubator Brief to be eligible.

I have read and agree to the Summer Artist Incubator Brief. *

Committment

You must be present in the space for a minimum of two days per week to be eligible.

I agree to be present in the space for 2 days (minimum) per week. *

(Other) Please specify *

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Email updates will highlight local arts opportunities and EOI's, exhibitions, public programs, and events.

Data privacy and collection

The personal information requested on this form is being collected by the City of Port Phillip (CoPP) and will be handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. This information will be used solely by the council for that primary purpose or directly related purposes. It will be treated in compliance with the CoPP Information Privacy Policy and the Information Privacy Act.

Yes, I give permission for the City of Port Phillip to store and process my data. *

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