Residencies at La Trobe Art Institute
Since 2006, we have delivered a robust residency program with international guests. Founded on exchange and research, we prioritise creative processes over predetermined outcomes. This model has proven deeply generative for artists, for our curatorial research, and for our wider program.
Our place-responsive residency program is driven by solid partnerships with First Nations led organisations in Victoria and key partners in the Asia Pacific region. Guided by the Djaara seasons, our residencies are grounded on Country and informed by the principles of self-determination, place and reciprocity. Rather than set outcomes, national and international artists are offered the opportunity to connect with place and community, to seed ideas and explore new directions. This program centres global First Nations artists and Indigenous ways of knowing.
Our residency program exists without expectations of output, and if often a way we get to know artists who may come to be included in future programming. Clicking the tiles below will take you to programs associated with this artist (where applicable).
See our events page for details of free upcoming public programs associated with our residency program.
Residency partners: DUMAWUL, Agency Projects, Ateneo University, PUNCTUM Inc, Artspace Aotearoa
This project has been assisted across our 2025, 2026 and 2027 program by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.