City of Port Phillip

Summer Artist Incubator

Expression of Interest

City of Port Phillip is seeking applications from local creatives such as artists, writers, composers, filmmakers, and designers to apply for the Summer Artist Incubator 2026-27.

The program offers free studio space for a 12-week residency 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 artists to engage with Council and connect with a wider audience.

CSAS is a versatile gallery, offering a diverse range of exhibitions and activations across the annual program.

Carlisle St. Art Space Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Closed on weekends and public holidays.
Please note that artists will not have access to the gallery on weekends and public holidays.

Questions or enquiries

If you have any questions about this opportunity, access, or applications in other formats, please contact the the Art Activation Officer via email at publicart@portphillip.vic.gov.au, or phone 9209 6164.

You may contact us through the National Relay Service on 133 677 (ask for 03 9209 6777).
Alternatively, you could download Deaf-owned Relay Service Convo.

Eligibility and selection criteria

Artists will be selected for this program based on the following:

Demonstrate a commitment to an active, professional 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.
Indicate a commitment to utilise the studio space a minimum of 2 working days each week.
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
The artist is working with medium/s that are suitable for the space (there are no facilities for wet materials such as clay, aerosols, or power tools, painters must agree to the sustainable methods of cleaning brushes as described in the Guidelines).
A proposed public program

*A professional artist is a person who:

Has cumulative experience or a higher qualification in visual arts or related discipline.
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

Please read the Summer Artist Incubator Guidelines 2026.

Documents and files you may need to complete this form:

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

Applications in Other Formats

If this information is not accessible to you and you need this in an alternative format, such as large print, audio or Braille; or if you require accessible formats for submission, please email publicart@portphillip.vic.gov.au or call 03 9209 6164.

For general Council information about the National Relay Service, language translation and Auslan interpreter services, visit accessibility and disability inclusion.

Please allow 30 minutes to complete the form.

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Form closes at 11.59 pm (AEST) - Sunday, 16 August 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Your details

First name *

Last name *

Preferred name (if applicable)

Pronouns

Email *

Contact number *

ABN *

Address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

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

Website or social media link

Proposal

Tell us how you intend to utilise the Incubator, and about the 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

Access RequirementsIf you have any access requirements you would like to share with us, please note them here so that we can best support your residency.

Examples of your work

Please upload your artist CV *

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Two A4 pages maximum. 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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Please include title of work, medium, date, or any other relevant information. 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

Program Guidelines

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

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

Committment

You must agree to utilise the space for a minimum of two days per week to be eligible.
Note the gallery opening hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

I agree to utilise the space for 2 days (minimum) per week. *

(Other) Please specify *

Subscribe to the City of Port Phillip Visual Arts & Activation E-news? *

Yes, I would like to receive Visual Art & Activation email updates from the City of Port Phillip. No, I would not like to receive Visual Art & Activation email updates from the City of Port Phillip.

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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